The SPHINX | Spring 1988 | Volume 74 | Number 1 198807401 by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Volume 74

Number 1

Sprina 1988

First of Att, Servants of Aft

EDITOR'S

REVIEW

Greetings Brothers . . . EASY AS 1, 2, 3: The arrival of The Sphinx should trigger your response to send in a donation, in any amount, to the National Headquarters Fund Drive. . . . THOSE CHAPTER ADDRESSES: Since the last issue, we've received a couple of irate calls about mistakes in the Directory of Chapter Officers published in the back of the magazine. Most of the calls turned out to be simple typographical errors and I hope that they are corrected in this issue. There are some 700 entries in our directory; each entry contains about 50 characters; and that gives us some 35,000 characters which must be generated, first by our staff and then by the typesetting firm. Try as we might, errors do occur. We can only assure the doubtful that we have nothing to gain from deliberately making a mistake. I would also note that fewer than 7 errors were brought to our attention during the recent protest flurry. If no more are found, the last directory was 99% correct; if ten times that amount are undetected, the directory is 90% correct. Yes, Brothers, we do strive for perfection - but, alas, it sometimes eludes our best efforts. More seriously, we would remind you that Chapters are required to send in Chapter Addresses within ten days of the election of the officers. Thus, by May 15, 1987 (allowing time for the mails) we should have had all chapter addresses on file. The fact is that we had less than 5% of our directories by that time, less than 50% by September 1987 and only in the waning days of the year do we collect the majority of these addresses. I submit that our error rate would be even lower were we not forced to hastily try to insert last-minute entries. Finally, please note that each Directory of Chapter Officers is dated - giving the cut-off date used for the addresses contained therein. At some point we have to go to press and it is impossible to continually update the directory after that time. This problem, too, could be alleviated if addresses were submitted not later than the mandated date. . . . FOCUS: I would like to express my thanks to Mayor Thomas Barnes of Gary, Indiana for graciously meeting with your Editor in preparation for our story. Ditto his press officer, Mr. Ernie Hernandez. . . . HERE'S TO THE WINNERS: This issue features profiles of the 1987 College and Alumni Brothers of the Year (Brothers Noel Hurley and Leo Ross, respectively), as well as a look at the most recent recipient of Alpha Phi Alpha's highest accolade for a member - The Alpha Award of Merit (Dr. Walter Washington). Brother Terry Arrington, Chairman of the Awards Committee, provided background information on the former; Mrs. Erma J. Hawkins, Dr. Washington's fabulously efficient secretary, was most helpful with the latter. . . . ALPHA ATHLETES: Alphas in sports are typically gentlemen in sports. No better witness to that adage can be found than Brother Lenny Wilkens, Head Coach of the NBAs Cleveland Cavaliers. Meet him in this issue. . . . ALPHA IS SOARING!: So much material is gathering on the accomplishments of Alpha Men that we added two new features for this issue (just to get it all in). The Military Beat profiles Rear Admiral Benjamin Hacker, Commander of the San Diego Naval Base and Training Facility. Look for future stories on outstanding leadership among Alpha Men in the military. Newsmakers debuts with a look at Kappa Lambda Chapter's tradition of launching college presidencies. . . . LEGACY: Brother Mai Goode, pioneering television newsman and stalwart Brother, provided the background material on the NEA's posthumous award to the late Brother Archie Lacey. We are pleased to bring this inspirational story to you. . . . THE EDUCATION REPORT: Brother Huel Perkins provides an update of the activities of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. He has received much deserved praise for his work to date and we urge you to support the Foundation's efforts by making tax-deductible contributions to its programs. As you plan your Chapter's program for the next year, seek to include a donation to our Foundation among the many charities you support. . . . NEWSBRIEFS: The edition's NewsBriefs feature is full of information which confirms that Alpha Phi Alpha is "alive ami well." From King Day and Founders Day celebrations, to Black History Month and community service programs, the Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha have been on the move. Add to that the continued achievements of individual Brothers and you'll understand why A-Phi-A is Number One!!!. . . . Until next issue. . . . MJP.

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MICHAEL J. PRICE Contributing Editors:

James B. Klanlnn. I l l ; lluel Perkins: Wallace Jackson: Charles ('. Teamer. Sr.. I A lll'liim. 9—FIRST OF ALL, SERVANTS OF ALL - Outstanding service to the Fraternity and the community netted Brothers Leo Ross and Noel Hurley accolades as Brothers of the Year for 1987.

18—NEWSMAKERS

- Kappa Lambda Chapter in Greensboro, North Carolina is home to a host of college presidents.

19—FOCUS

- Meet Brother Thomas V. Barnes, serving his first term as Mayor of Gary, Indiana.

21—ALPHA AWARD OF MERIT - Only a select number of Brothers have been honored with this highest accolade for a member. Dr. Walter Washington, 24th General President, is the latest member of an exclusive club.

23—THE MILITARY BEAT -

Brother Benjamin Hacker commands the massive San Diego Naval Facility. This new feature brings you his story.

25—ALPHA ATHLETES -

Coach Lenny Wilkens of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers is as smooth as silk - adding a touch of class wherever he labors.

27—LEGACY

- The late Brother Archie Lacey was posthumously honored by the National Education Association for a lifetime of work promoting racial equality.

ABOIT THE COVER : Brother Leo Ross, right, was named Alumni Brother of the Year at the San Francisco General Convention. He is a member of Xi Delta Lambda Chapter in Henrico County, Virginia. Brother Noel Hurley, left, makes it two in a row for Zeta Pi Chapter at the University of Georgia, Athens, as he carries the title College Brother of the Year. FEATURES 3—The General President Speaks 5—The Executive Secretary's Desk 6—There Goes An Alpha Man X—The Education Report 13—NewsBriefs 29—Alphas On The Move U—Chapter News 53—Directory of Officers 54—Chapter Directory

COMMENTARY H e r o To College B r o t h e r s by Hampton H. Trigg, II S u p e r Bowl XXII by John P. Rice, Jr. See Page 28

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THE GENERAL PRESIDENT SPEAKS Spring Renewal Brings Review of Accomplishments and Plans causes, each and every year. For us, Servants of All is more than a mere slogan!

Greetings Brothers: Spring is the ancient season of renewal. In that tradition, we have gathered in our Regional Conventions to review another year of accomplishment and plan for many more years of leadership and service. From our regional meetings, we turn our attention to the 82nd Anniversary Convention — to be held August 4-10, 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri. I look forward to seeing you there as we transact the business of the Fraternity and unveil the leader chosen by the Brotherhood to assume this office next January.

Administration Four years after its authorization, the Internal Structure Commission reported to the San Francisco General Convention. After careful deliberation, the delegates adopted a number of structural changes which are sure to make our Fraternity stronger. In addition, the delegates overwhelmingly approved badly needed fee and tax increases (after six years of holding the line). All these changes were also widely supported in chapter balloting, an indication that our Brotherhood is attuned to our needs and determined to build a better organization.

T h e Alpha Spirit Is Soaring! Our founding Brothers, The Seven Jewels, recognized the power of ideas when they established this fraternity more than eight decades ago. With little money and even less experience, they charted a course which has held steady longer than others dreamed possible. While concrete accomplishments are vital, I nonetheless derive great pride in knowing that the Alpha Phi Alpha Spirit is robust as we enter the 21st Century. As I will highlight below, we have made great strides in membership, administration and programs. Our Brothers continue to lead their communities and the nation in the political, civic, religious and economic realms. Our membership grows, new chapters are formed and new programs are devised to meet the ever-changing challenges before us. All this is possible because the ideals of Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind are still manifest in our Brotherhood — and we feel good about that fact.

Membership I am proud to note that our report to the 1987 General Convention in San Francisco indicated a growth in financial membership of 10% over our 1985 level. That steady pace, along with the chartering of new The Sphinx/Spring 1988

chapters, indicates vitality in our midst. Moreover, the newly-adopted plan to pre-collect Grand Tax for college initiates will mean growth in the future — making College Brothers a larger percentage of our total and giving them more input into decisionmaking. These young Brothers are our lifeblood and we must keep them involved at all levels.

Programs The call to leadership in community service is one Alpha Phi Alpha has answered for decades and must continue to heed in the future. Project Alpha, our teen pregnancy prevention initiative, and our Alliance with the Boy Scouts of America both continue to grow. Both use the considerable talents of strong Black men to serve as positive role models for young men in our communities. Our Education Foundation has revitalized the Undergraduate Scholarship Program; established an Honors Program for College Brothers inducted into honor societies; and has other ambitious projects under development. Moreover, Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters give nearly $1 million in charitable donations to worthy

National Headquarters Fund Drive The completion of the National Headquarters Fund Drive is now our # 1 Priority. The Board of Directors has retained professional fund-raising counsel and we are developing a campaign strategy designed for success. I would remind each of you that you must first complete your fraternal obligation by paying the minimum assessments and, next, give to the limit of your resources. The opening of the new General Office will be our generation's gift to the future and the payment of our obligation to the past . . . to Charles Wesley, Raymond Cannon and countless others w h o passed on to us the nation's premiere Greek-letter organization. *** Reports on all these areas were given at the Regional Conventions and further updates are planned for Kansas City. Join us there for a great General Convention — 1988! Fraternally,

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82nd Anniversary Convention Will Happen In Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri - one of the top ten convention cities in the country - will host the 82nd Anniversary Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Beta Lambda Chapter will host our meeting, with neighboring chapters in the Missouri-Kansas area serving as co-hosts. Brother Don Lee of Beta Lambda is serving as General Chairman of the 1988 General Convention. The 1988 General Convention will be based in the world-famous Crown Center Complex, with the Westin Crown Center and the Hyatt Regency Crown Center serving as co-headquarters hotels. Both are superior facilities for lodging, meeting, dining and fraternizing. Registration, Vendors and the Jobs Fair will be housed in the Exhibition Hall at the Hyatt. Register & Certify Your D e l e g a t e s Chapter representation at the General Convention is only determined by the registration of chapter members and having these registrants "certified" as Chapter Delegates. Delegates may be certified through e i t h e r the G e n e r a l Office, for Pre-Registrants, or on-site via the Committee on Rules and Credentials. Pre-Registrants should check the box on the Registration Form indicating that they will serve as Chapter Delegates and insure that the Chapter submits it Delegates Credentials form. If these two steps are taken, the General Office will certify the delegates prior to the convention. If pre-registered Brother fails to check the delegate box -or- the Chapter fails to submit the Delegate Credentials form, that Brother must first receive his registration packet and then proceed to the Committe on Rules and Credentials for certification in Kansas City.

Pre-Registration Information The Alpha Newsletter (April 1988) contains registration forms for the 82nd Anniversary Convention. The The Sphinx/Spring 1988

newsletter has been mailed to all active Brothers, copies have been distributed to each Regional Convention, and additional copies are available upon request from the General Office. Each Alpha Brother should complete a separate form for registration. Family members and guests may be registered on the form with any Brother. Discount rates are offered to all persons who pre-register prior to July 1,1988. In addition, PreRegistrants are a s s i g n e d priority seating at the Formal Banquet and the Ladies Luncheon-Fashion Show. College Brothers are offered two registration plans - both of which provide for attendance and participation for the duration of the convention. Plan I is the "full-fare" arrangement, providing tickets for the Banquet and all scheduled luncheons. Plan II is the "no-frills" plan, allowing College Brothers to be fully registered - but including only one meal function (Saturday's College Brothers Luncheon). Plan II is only available during the Pre-Registration period. Because of high demand, Seating is pre-assigned for the Formal Banquet and Ladies Luncheon/Fashion Show on a "first come-first served" basis. Group seating must be requested and paid for at the time of registration. A Formal Banquet Ticket is included in the registration fees for Alumni Brothers, Plan I College Brothers and Ladies. Extra banquet tickets may be purchased for those guests and Plan II College Brothers. Hotel room reservation requests must be sent to the Alpha Phi Alpha General Office. The hotels are not

authorized to release Alpha Phi Alpha's reserved rooms except as processed through the General Office. Convention registration fees must accompany room requests. Planning Always Pays! Changes in the travel and hotel industries require much more planning that some of us have become accustomed to in years past. More restrictions are in place in both areas and penalties are often levied for lastminute changes. The "Travel Advisory" contained below does not contain new information; the procedures outlined are those which have been in place for more than a decade. However, we want to remind you of the need to coordinate your travel and hotel requirements; and of the need to secure both early to avoid problems. Delta Air Lines, our official convention carrier, is offering special rates for the 82nd Anniversary Convention. To take advantage of the available discounts, call Delta (or have your travel agent call) at 1-800241-6760 for reservations, between 8:00 AM and 8 PM Eastern Time daily; and, refer to File #U0101. Finally, we would remind you that you can use your Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit cards to register for the 82nd Anniversary Convention. Use of the credit cards can allow you to secure your plans to attend the convention without making large outlays of cash months prior to the meeting. Whether or not you chose this route, early planning will make your trip an enjoyable one.

TRAVEL ADVISORY Those persons traveling to Kansas City for the 82nd Anniversary Convention should note that the "check-in time" for both headguarters hotels is 3:00 PM on your date of arrival. You are urged to arrange your travel schedule in light of foreknowledge that most rooms will not be ready for your occupancy until 3:00 PM. Because Kansas City is a major convention center, other conventions will be on-going both prior to the beginning of the Alpha Phi Alpha convention and during our stay there. While we have reserved ample rooms in the two hotels, it is important that attendees both 1) register for the General Convention, and 2) complete a Hotel Reservation form prior to our published deadlines in order to insure that accommodations will be reserved for you. Finally, because of increased restrictions on airline tickets, we urge all convention-goers to register and receive confirmation from the hotel of your choice prior to purchasing restrictive travel tickets (eg, "no refund" or "no change" discount fare packages).

Brother Calvin O. Atchison

Atchison named to head TSU Foundation Brother Calvin O. Atchison retired from the position of Vice President for Research and Development at Tennessee State University to become Executive Director of the Tennessee State University Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit corporation established to solicit and manage private donations for the Univerisity. Brother Atchison joined the faculty of Tennessee State University in 1953 and had a distinguished career of teaching and research prior to his administrative appointment as Vice President by the late Brother Andrew P. Torrence. He continued to serve as Vice President under the leadership of Brother Frederick S. Humphries, now President of Florida A & M University, and the current President of the University, Dr. Otis L. Floyd. Brother Atchison's professional career has not been limited to Tennessee State University and Nashville. He served on the National Board of Trustees of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Chairman of the National Committee for Minorities and Women, and was secretary for the Southeastern Board of Trustees for CASE. He served as Chairman of the

Brother Cyrus M. Jollivette Board of Directors for the Meharry Mental Health Center, a member of the Nashville Mental Health Board, and a member of the Board of Commissioner for the Nashville Housing Authority. He has served as consultant in many educational endeavors including the U.S. Department of Education, and the National Association of Black School Educators. Brother Atchison received the bachelor's degree in education from Alabama A & M University and the doctorate in psychology from Indiana University. He is a member of Tau Lambda Chapter where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Tau Lambda Education Foundation. Brother Atchison and his wife live in Nashville, Tennessee. They have a daughter who is married and living in Nashville. Their son is a student at Tennessee State University and lives with the family.

Jollivette leads national group advancing education Questions of quality, cost, and access are some of the issues facing higher education and the University of Miami's Brother Cyrus (Russ) M. Jollivette as chair of the Board of Trustees of the Council for the The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). He assumed the position at the CASE Annual Assembly in Boston. Jollivette, Vice-President for University Relations and Secretary of the U n i v e r s i t y at t h e U n i v e r s i t y of Miami, will serve for one year as board chair. CASE is the Washington, DC-based international education association for more than 12,000 professionals in fund raising, alumni administration, public relations, publications, and government relations. Before holding his present position at UM, Jollivette was Vice President for Development Affairs, Executive Assistant to the President, Director of Public Affairs, and Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations for the Coral Gables-based university. He joined the university in 1977. Jollivette was managing editor for The Miami Times for six years. He was also producer/moderator of "Perspective, " a weekly minority interest program produced by WSVN-TV (NBC) in Miami. He holds a law degree from the University of Miami, an M.B. A. from Long Island University, and a bachelor's degree from C.W. Post College. In addition to his university and CASE responsibilities, Jollivette is a director of the Florida Institute of Education and the Florida Endowment Fund for Higher Education, a member of the Orange Bowl Committee, a member of the Executive Board of the Metro-Miami Action Plan, and a member of the Board of Governors of the Dade Foundation.

U of Missouri honors Ridgel with fellowship in his name The U n i v e r s i t y of M i s s o u r i Columbia has created the Gus T. Ridgel Fellowship Program for Minority Americans in honor of Southern University's system vice president for academic affairs. The fellowship programs, which are being offered through Missouri's The Sphinx/Spring 1988

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Brother Gus T. Ridgel Graduate School Minority Affairs Office, will begin during the 1988-89 academic year. Brother Gus T. Ridgel is the first black to receive a graduate degree from the University of Missouri Graduate School. He received his master's degree in economics in 1951, and also has a doctorate in economics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Ridgel came to S o u t h e r n in December 1985 from Kentucky State University. Ridgel said he had to sue for admission to the graduate program in economics at the University of Missouri in 1950. The court ruled that he had to be admitted, signaling the admission of the first black to the University of Missouri. "I am pleased to see the progress that the University of Missouri has made since 1950 relative to the enrollment of black students. The Gus T Ridgel Minority Fellowship Program attests to its continuing commitment to attract more minority students. My participation in the program will include addressing the first class of Ridgel Fellows during the 1988 fall semester," Ridgel said. The Ridgel Fellowship is intended to increase the number of minority Americans enrolling in and successfully completing graduate programs at t h e U n i v e r s i t y of M i s s o u r i Columbia. The award is for two years to new students pursuing master's degrees, and four years of funding is provided to new students pursuing doctoral degrees.

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 soulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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 I he lives of wholesome youth There goes a man with industry and faith at his command. There goes the best man in and out For he is an Alpha Man. 7

Huel D. Perkins, PhD. Chairman Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc.

The Education Report Congratulations It is a pleasure to announce that the following college brothers have been invited to join honor societies on their various campuses. The Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation is pleased to underwrite the induction fees of the following brothers: Brother Meldron E. Young, Jr. —Alpha Kappa Mu at Cheyney State University (Delta Pi Chapter); Brother Charles A. Jones —Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Kentucky (Epsilon Chi Chapter); Brother Gregory Henderson —Alpha Kappa Mu at Jarvis Christian College (Theta Alpha Chapter); Brother Curtis Thomas —Alpha Kappa Mu at Tuskegee University (Gamma Phi Chapter). It is hoped that Brothers throughout the fraternity will strive to earn the averages which admit them into these organizations. Remember: you have only to forward a letter of invitation into the societies which have been designated by the Foundation and a check will be mailed to the inviting society covering your induction expenses.

Concerns The education of young blacks in America continues to be a major problem for our race. Studies indicate that blacks are now beginning to drop out as early as the elementary grades. This is the case because an older brother or sister has left school and the youngster is simply following suit. This must be stopped. We as a fraternity must take every means at our disposal to reverse this trend. Time Magazine writes that 11 and 12 year olds are coming to school in fur coats and $100 tennis shoes as visible evidence that school does not pay—but a life of drugs and corruption. Contrast this with a statement that I recently heard: The Jews, too, were concerned about a drop-out problem—too many of them were dropping out of school after receiving the Master's degree and not going on for the Ph.D. Please take due note of the difference. Take note of the fact that education has always been

a vehicle for the upward mobility of any ethnic group. We cannot neglect the educational development of our young people. Somehow education must be made attractive to them or we are doomed as a race of people. No more leaders, politicians, physicians, lawyers, accountants. And, ostensibly, no more ALPHAS. We are a college fraternity. Whom do we initiate if there are no black men in college?

Chapter Activities Every chapter of our fraternity should adopt a high school nearby and serve this high school as "big brothers," as tutors, as male role models so that these young males will know that to become educated is not to become alienated from their peers. A recent report stated that 24% of today's youngsters are living in single-parent households—many times headed by a female. No small wonder that we are losing our young men to drugs and prison and unemployment. Nobody is telling them that there are other worlds out there if they would remain in school. A tutoring program at a high school can make a difference. Why not make this one of your projects for the coming year. Let us demonstrate to them: Stay in School—Claim Your Future!

C ontributions D o n a t i o n s c o n t i n u e to be m a d e to the fraternity. Individuals, as well as chapters, wish to be counted among those who support the work of the Education Foundation. Whether great or small, every brother in the fraternity should be listed as giving something to the F o u n d a t i o n . This is the way you cast your vote for EDUCATION. This is the way that you recognize what has made this fraternity able to "transcend all." This is the way to save our race from intellectual suicide. Brother Huel D. Perkins Chairman Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation

ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED Announces A new program to encourage academic achievement among college brothers. Any college brother invited to membership in the honorary societies listed below may request the Foundation to underwrite the fee for induction.

ALPHA CHI PHI BETA KAPPA ALPHA KAPPA MU PHI KAPPA PHI BETA KAPPA CHI TAU BETA PI MORTAR BOARD • Brother must be in good standing with his college chapter. • Brother must be financial with the General Organization. • Letter of invitation must accompany request for funds. Address all inquiries to: Brother Huel D. Perkins, Chairman, Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. 1923 79th Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 8

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F i r s t of All, S e r v a n t s of All Noel L. Hurley College Brother of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1987 A USAA Academic All-American, Brother Noel L. Hurley graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia, Athens, in June 1987. His college career is one of achievement, service and, most of all, success - cutting across the board at one of the South's most prestigious institutions of higher education. Brother Hurley entered UGA as a F o u n d a t i o n Fellow a n d Wilkins Scholar. Since the fellowship covered all college-related e x p e n s e s , the Wilkins Scholarship (reserved for minority students) was given on an honorary basis in recognition of his merit. He joined the Fraternity via Zeta Pi Chapter during the fall quarter of his sophomore year and from that base developed into a respected campus leader. Scholar and Campus Leader

A Dean's List student for three of his four years, Noel's academic prowess led to a host of honors. In his freshman year, he was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma F r e s h m a n H o n o r Society and nominated for the Kossack Calculus Award given to the best freshman calculus student. His sophomore year led to his induction into Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society, for minority students. As a junior, he was one of four nominees for the Strahan Scholarship (awarded to the best junior math student); was inducted into the Mortar Board Honor Society (for juniors who exemplify scholarship, leadership and service); and was named to Outstanding Young Men of America. As a senior, Brother Hurley was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa (Blue Key) Honor Society, a national honorary for seniors; was chosen for Leadership UGA, a highly selective program designed to acculture the best students with the problems facing America today; and, was named a honorary Lt. Colonel on the Governor's staff. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Association, Athens Area Human Relations Committee, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. He also worked as a teen pregnancy volunteer and served as Cubmaster to Troop #311, comprised of public housing residents in the area. In His O w n Words

In addition to garnering widespread recognition for his individual accomplishments, Brother Hurley was an active member of the larger campus community. He was one of ten students chosen as an Orientation Leader, served on the Orientation Advisory Committee, was a member of the Student Recruitment Team and was active with the Defender-Advocate Society, representing students before the Student Judiciary. Noel credits Zeta Pi Chapter as being the fulcrum for his multifaceted career. The Chapter was home to the 1986 College Brother of the Year (Kenneth Ivory) and the '86 winner of the Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest (Harold Wright). Noel participated in the Chapter's oratorical contest, coming in second to national champ Wright, and was twice named the Chapter's Academic Brother of the Year. He also served Zeta Pi as Chaplain and Service Chairman, arranging community service projects. In the larger community, Brother Hurley has donated his time and services to a wide range of service groups, including: Athens Community Council on Aging, American Heart

In the final analysis, character determines who one will respond to the many challenges posed by life. Institutions which build character like the family, the church, the fraternity - are therefore important contributors to the entire society. In the required narrative accompanying award applications, Noel talks about the influences which led to his success at the University of Georgia: "The continued influence of my mother has made a big difference in my life. She has always taught me to be concerned about the "little people," as well as the global results of what I say and do. These sometimes conflict, and trying to reconcile them with our innate desire to have fun has not always been easy, nor can I honestly say I expect it to ever be so. It has never been easy to sacrifice one for many, even if it is the best thing to do. Do you help the individual who is starving, or do you contribute to an organization trying to help them all?" "I read voraciously a n d science fiction is my favory genre simply because it makes you think and look critically at how things are and truly appreciate the little things in life. There are stories of men with no others like themselves, there are stories of men who can feel no emotion, and so on. These make you realize how lucky we are just to be, and often causes me to give thanks for that simple fact alone. Perhaps that's why I perform so much community service. I realize how lucky I've been and want to spread some of my blessings around." 9

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F i r s t of All y S e r v a n t s of All Leo H. Ross Alumni Brother of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 198 7 From the time of his graduation as valedictorian of the Class of 1964 at Wilson High School in Malvern, Arkansas, Brother Leo Ross has quietly w o r k e d to m a k e his c o m m u n i t y a better place. In the mold of the late Brother Laurence T. Young, Sr., Leo is a person you can turn to when speeches aren't enough, because there's work to be done. In the Fraternity, the profession of pharmacy, the educational community and throughout civic life, Brother Ross is known as a man who gets things done. From Malvern, Brother Ross entered Wilberforce University - where he was initiated into Xi Chapter on March 25, 1966. He received his B.S. degree in mathematics from WU in 1968, going on to the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. There, he was awarded the B.S. degree in pharmacy in 1973. Most recently, Brother Ross earned the M.B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Since 1985, Brother Ross has been a Manager of Pharmacy at A. H. Robins Company in Richmond. His previous positions with the company include service as a research pharmacist and as a stability pharmacist. His work experience also includes a fouryear stint with Dow Chemical Company and service as both a community and hospital pharmacist. For The Love of A l p h a

Since his initiation into Xi Chapter, Brother Ross has also been a member of Rho Chapter (Philadelphia, PA), Iota Lambda Chapter (Indianapolis, IN), Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter (Richmond, VA) and Xi Delta Lambda Chapter (Henrico County, VA). Leo was the charter President of Xi Delta Lambda, was named President Emeritus in 1985 and now serves as Historian of the Chapter. Leo is also active with the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Alpha Fraternity (VACAPAF), having served as First Vice President during 1979-83. Since 1983, he has served the association as Financial Secretary and Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee. In addition to the Man of the Year citation which led to 1987's national honors, Leo has been honored for this service to VACAPAF on four other occasions. Brother Ross served the Eastern Region as Area Coordinator (Richmond) during 1983-87 and was Editor of the Alpha East News during that same period. Life Member #3026, he is an active supporter of national programs - including the National Headquarters Fund Drive and the Alliance with Scouting. Leo's work has continued full-tilt since his selection as Alumni Brother of the Year in San Francisco. This year, he served as Chairman of the 1988 Eastern Regional Convention in Richmond. Supporting the Black College

A Life Member of the NAACP, Brother Ross' community activities include extensive work in the cause of higher education for Black Americans. A charter member and former

President of the Central Virginia Chapter of the Wilberforce University Alumni Association, he chaired the 1987 Wilberforce National Alumni Conference. He is also an ardent supporter of the UNCF and a founder of the Richmond Association of Black College ai\d University Alumni. Leo is also a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, serving on the Board of Administration. He's listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest and Who's Who in Finance and Industry. A member of the American, Virginia, Richmond and National Pharmaceutical Associations, he is also active with the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chi Delta Mu Fraternity. Brother Ross also serves as President of the Richmond Chapter of the Old Dominion Pharmaceutical Association, which seeks to advance the interest of minorities in the profession. Any contribution to the betterment of our society is meaningful. The varied career of Brother Leo Ross is a testament to how much one individual can keep alive the dream of family, fraternity and humanity. A l l In The F a m i l y

As is the case with most dedicated Brothers, the Fraternity is a family affair with Leo Ross. His older Brother - William Ross, Jr. - recently completed a four-year term as Alpha Phi Alpha's Eastern Vice President, while his wife and daughter are extremely supportive of his work with the Fraternity. His wife, Beverly, is a native of Miami, Florida who received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the College of St. Teresa, Winona, Minnesota and the Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She is employed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Richmond. Leo and Beverly are the parents of one daughter, 6-year old Joy. 11

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UP FIRST . . . If you saw the 1988 Rose Bowl Parade, you undoubtedly saw eightyear-old Michael riding the Kiwanis I n t e r n a t i o n a l Float a n d giving a poignant message: Please Adopt Me. Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers in the Los Angeles area joined with the Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to help sponsor Michael's appearance on the float and make the public aware that many children are available for adoption . . . Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers who are members of M e t r o p o l i t a n AME C h u r c h in Washington, DC dedicated a pew and plaque in the church in memory of the late Brother Charles H. Wesley. The dedication ceremony was held on February 28th . . .

HERE AND THERE . . . Brother John Charles Norman, Ph.D., former dean and director of the African-American Institute at N o r t h e a s t e r n University, Boston, M a s s a c h u s e t t s , w a s n a m e d Vice President for Student Affairs at Florida Memorial College, Miami. . . Brother William M. Carter, Assistant Professor of Military Science with the Fort Valley State College Army ROTC, was selected for inclusion in the 1987 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America. Captain Carter resides at Robins Air Force Base with his wife, Beverly, and their three sons . . . Brother Randi Thomas was named Homecoming King at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio - the first Black student to attain this honor. Brother T h o m a s is also P r e s i d e n t of the Student Body, a post he won by the largest margin in the school's history . . . "The Black Experience in America," a play by Past General President Ozell Sutton, was performed to rave reviews in Atlanta as a fundraiser for Eta Lambda Chapter's Education Foundation. The dinner-theatre performance was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch Companies . . . Brother Felix E. James was honored by his church, Hall Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, The Sphinx/Spring 1988

8-yeur old Michael rode In the 1988 Rose Bowl Parade to bring attention to the many youth like him who are available for adoption. His trip was co-sponsored by Los Angeles area Brothers.

for 30 years of service as its minister. Brother James is a graduate of Alabama State and Fisk, is a member of the NAACP and the Alabama Democratic Conference, and is the father of four . . . Brother Forrest Logan Kirkpatrick was honored for having served more than 40 years as Treasurer of the Gamma Omicron Lambda Chapter, Albany, Georgia, and for 62 years of active membership in the Fraternity. Past General President Ozell Sutton presented the 50-year pin and service certificate at a dinner/roast on the campus of Albany State College . . . Brother James Arthur Williams is winning renown as Professor of Music and Conductor of the Stillman College Choir of Tuscaloosa, Alabama . . . Brother Booker Tecumseh Washington, educator and civic leader in Wilmington, North Carolina, was profiled on the front page of the Wilmington Journal. Brother Washington, who joined the fraternity in 1926, was a charter member of Gamma Kappa Lambda Chapter . . . Brother Joseph B. Montgomery, a member of Mu Delta Lambda Chapter in Springfield, Illinois, was named to the 1987 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America . . .

December 6th at the First Presbyterian Church of Randallstown. Brother Martin K. Austin was Chairman of the event, which featured the theme "Building Bridges For The Future" . . . Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter held its Founders Day at the Hillcrest Hotel in Toledo, Ohio, using the theme "Let Us Not Forget." Brother Robert Smith is Chapter President; Brother Charles Doneghy, Common Pleas Judge, was the guest speaker . . . Fourteen chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha in the metropolitan Chicago area assembled in Hermann Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology for a city-wide Founders Day Banquet. The theme of the confab: "Alpha Phi Alpha - Many Chapters, One Brotherhood" . . . Beta Beta Lambda Chapter, Miami, Florida, celebrated the Chapter's 50th Anniversary during 1987 by honoring the three living charter members of the Chapters. Brothers Frederick Johnson, Nathaniel Colston and Leo Lucas founded the chapter on November 19, 1937 . . . Eta Lambda's Founders Day Banquet at the Omni International Hotel in Atlanta featured Brother Tony Brown, host of Tony Brown's Journal, as guest speaker. Brother Larry Earvin, recently spied on the cover of Business Week magazine, is the President of Eta Lambda Chapter . . . Zeta Beta Lambda Chapter, commemorated Founders Day with a Formal Ball at the Cafe Plaza Room of the Lincoln Plaza Building in Sacramento, California. More than 200 guests were in attendance . . . Epsilon Lambda Chapter (St. Louis, Missouri) held its Founders Day Program and Awards Banquet at the Holiday Inn on December 5th. Brother Lionel H. Newsom, Past General President, was present and addressed the body. On the next evening, Dr. Newsom was inducted into the Vashon High School Hall of Fame. He was a member of St. Louis institution's Class of 1934 . . .

FOUNDERS DAY '87 . . .

BLACK HISTORY MONTH . . .

Delta Lambda Chapter, Baltimore, Maryland, held its Founders Day on

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NEWSBRIEFS, cont from page 13 highlighted on February 28th, at a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II and their successors. The program, held at Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, was sponsored by Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, in cooperation with the East Coast Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc . . . Mu Xi Lambda Chapter held its First Annual Black History Oratorical Contest on February 20th at the San Bernadino, California Public Library. The contest was open to students of all ages and savings bonds were offered as prizes . . . Brother Frederick Humphries, President of Florida A & M University, was the keynote speaker at the Black History Month program at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida . . . Brothers William Gray, HI and Charles Rangel, U. S. Congressmen from Pennsylvania and New York respectively, keynoted Black History Month ceremonies in Columbus and Ft. Valley, Georgia. Brother James Jackson presented awards to his fraternity Brothers during their foray into his area . . .

BUSINESS WORLD . . .

Brother Walter C. Davenport, a 1970 graduate of Morehouse College, was named President of Garrett, Sullivan, Davenport, Bowie and Grant (GSDB&G), a North Carolina-based certified public accounting firm. Prior to the move, Brother Davenport served as Senior Vice President in charge of the firm's Raleigh office . . . Brother John R. Gill of Raleigh, NC has been promoted by Carolina Power & Light Company to Project Contract Specialist in the utility's corporate headquarters. A 1974 graduate of North Carolina Central University, Gill had been a Senior Administration Specialist since 1979 . . . Brother Herbert J. Miller is President of the privately-owned Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., based in Washington, DC. The company's major areas of specialization include systems analysis and evaluation, computer-based policy modeling, microcomputer systems design and applications, survey data collection and processing, database development and management, general programming support, conference and workshop support, and 14

"Cosby Show" Co-Star To Promote "Project Alpha'

Malcolm Jamal-Warner, left, joins Beryl Battle, Community Affairs Director of the March of Dimes, and Brother Erwin A. France, National Coordinator of Project Alpha, during the shooting of promotional photos in New York City to publicize the program.

"Cosby Show" son Malcolm JamalWarner has agreed to serve as the print advertising spokesman for Project Alpha, a national Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity/March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation program targeted to providing young men with factual teen pregnancy information, according to Chicago's Dr. Erwin A. France, national program coordinator. In this capacity, the young TV star will be featured in a series of print advertisements (such as posters) promoting Project Alpha and its programmatic thrusts. Begun in 1980, Project Alpha seeks to combat the teen pregnancy epidemic in two ways: first, by viewing the problem as societal, not strictly medical; and secondly, by focusing upon the concerns of documentation support. The firm employs 160 professional, techincal and clerical personnel . . .

PROJEa ALPHA . . . More than 200 young men attended the Project Alpha workshop at La-

the "forgotten partner," the teenage male who, most often, is ignored in other remedial and preventive programs. "The problem of male responsibility has been recognized by both the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha, and is being addressed through Project Alpha," cites Dr. France. Project Alpha now operates in 100 cities across the country and has impacted on the lives of hundreds of young Black men. "We are proud that Malcolm Jamal-Warner, a positive and highly visible personality and identified with by b o t h y o u n g men a n d women, will serve as our print a d v e r t i s i n g s p o k e s m a n , " said Brother France. Promotional materials featuring Warner will soon be available for use by local chapters. Grange Boys Junior High School on January 16, 1988. The program was sponsored by Theta Nu Lambda Chapter in LaGrange, Georgia . . . Omicron Delta Lambda Chapter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presented a Project Alpha conference in December featuring some 75 youth. ODL President Selvin Gordon modThe Sphinx/Spring 1988

N E W S B R I E F S , amt. from page 14 erated the program, a joint effort with the Delaware Valley Chapter of the March of Dimes . . .

CHAPTER BRIEFS . . . Two fraternity chapters at California State University-Northridge joined forces to prove that a penny can be stretched a long way. Pi Kappa Chapter of A-Phi-A and the CSUN Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity raised $1,450 to benefit handicapped students on campus during an event called the Penny Mile. The fund-raiser consisted of a mile-long stretch of tape, which was cut into thirds and laid at various spots around the CSUN campus. Students donated coins and currency by dropping their money onto the tape. The frats held a brief ceremony to count up the donations and used hundreds of coins to spell out "Zeta Beta Tau" and "Alpha Phi Alpha" . . . Attallah Shahazz, daughter of the late Malcolm X, was the keynote speaker at Epsilon Chapter's annual salute to Black women at the University of Michigan in November 1987. Ms. Shabazz said she was touched by the presentation which preceded her speech, in which members of the Chapter read poetry and gave brief historical accounts of famous Black women. "To hear young men feel that it is appropriate to salute women contributors to history has moved and motivated me," she said. "I am proud of you because so much in womanhood has contributed to making you the man you are or the man you are going to be." . . . At Wayne State University in Detroit, Alpha Upsilon Chapter held its first annual Distinguished Service Award program. The honorees were Rev. Charleszetta Waddles, founder of the city's Mission of Perpetual Help; Dr. Charles Wright; and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall . . . Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter, Minneapolis, Minnesota, presented its annual scholarships to Harriet Ossei of St. Paul and Matthew Clayton of Minneapolis. Ms. Ossei is a pharmacy major at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, while Mr. Clayton attends Carlton College in Northfield. Brother Joseph Moses HI is chairman of the Chapter's Scholarship Committee . . . Eta Alpha Chapter (Paine College, Augusta, Georgia) collected funds to The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Alphas Support Black During Fete For Oldest Highlighted by greetings, commendations and tributes, Gov. George Deukmejian, along with U.S. Senator Pete Wilson; fraternity brothers Congressman Julian Dixon and Assembly Speaker Willie Brown; and Councilman Nat Holden, joined the National Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Southern California Alpha brothers in the 96th birthday celebration of its oldest living member and Past General President Attorney Raymond W. Cannon. This event which was held at the Stouffer Concourse Hotel in Los Angeles on Jan. 23, provided an o p p o r t u n i t y for A l p h a m e n throughout the United States to assemble and pay tribute to Attorney Cannon for contributions made to his country in general and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in particular. Tributes were made by Charles C. Teamer, Sr., General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, along with past General Presidents, Lionel Newson and Ozell Sutton. Other high points of the celebration were a special tribute regarding Cannon's mentorship by C. W. Miller III, past president of Los Angeles Alumni Chapter (Beta Psi Lambda) in which Cannon has been a member for the past 29 years and presentation of gifts, greetings and commendations by Henry Thomas, also a past president of Beta Psi Lambda chapter. A special b i r t h d a y cake was presented by Iota Zeta Lambda Chapter. During his acceptance remarks, Attorney Cannon emphasized the importance of Alpha men providing scholarships to worthy Black students and commended the local Alpha men for co-sponsoring the Young Black Scholars program. He then donated all cash birthday gifts to his chapter, Beta Psi Lambda, for scholarship efforts. Attorney Cannon was born in Northfield, Minnesota in 1892 and has been a resident of Los Angeles since 1959, and a member of

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for 76 years starting in 1912. He was elected general president in 1924 and has served as mentor to the general organization from 1927 to the present. Attorney Cannon, who has distinguished himself as an officer in France during World War I, businessman, lawyer and in public service, has served on numerous local, state and national commissions. He has also served as a member of the Midwestern Conference of Christians and Jews. During the early years of the fraternity, Attorney Cannon was a principal organizer and first Editorin-Chief of its official journal, "The Sphinx," which is the second oldest magazine published by a predominantly Black organization. He provided the leadership, c o m m u n i c a t i o n expertise a n d organizational skills which have been largely responsible for the rapid growth and worldwide a c c e p t a b i l i t y of B l a c k - o r i e n t e d fraternities of college-trained men.

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ALPHAS RELEASE RAP SINGLE IN 06 STYLE

The '06 Style consists of Gamma Xi Brothers, left to right, Dorsey Fuller III, Tim Reid II and Robert Dorn. Yes, Brother Reul is the son of Tim Reid, star of CBS' "Frank's Place"; "WKRP In Cincinnati"'; and other productions.

Showing that "rap-creativity" and higher education are not mutally exclusive, three men of Alpha have just released dance singles entitled "Schoolhouse Rock" and "G.l.G.-Get It Going." The '06 Style (as in December 4, 1906) is comprised of That Guy (Tim Reid II), DF3 (Dorsey Fuller III), and Code Red (Robert Dorn), all j u n i o r s at UCLA a n d active members of G a m m a Xi Chapter. According to Reid, a native of Norfork, Virginia, one of the main goals of the group is to become "the first rap group to cut hit records from a Black college student's perspective, while at the same time promoting Black unity." In addition to performing, the group also writes and produces its own material. "Schoolhouse Rock" is a conceptual rap dealing with the everyday 16

experiences of Black college students. Everything from "Greeks steppin' on the yard," to exam trauma, to nocturnal dorm activities are described in quick-paced, clever rhymes. Many Brothers may already have heard the record, which is getting considerable airplay in the West and Southeast. Those who haven't should definitely check it out. Also, in order to insure the record's success, Brothers should request it at local radio stations, record stores, clubs, and simply spread the word. The '06 Style would also like to invite Brothers to correspond with them to provide feedback, get updates on the record's progress, or just to keep in touch. To contact them: The '06 Style, % GIG Records, 8645 Hervey St., #4, Los Angeles, CA 90034.

support the Leukemia Society of America on March 19th and April 2nd . . .

WEDDING BELLS . . .

FENNELL-YATES Brother Arthur Kennedy Fennell and Toni Giesele Yates were married on November 14 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Brother Kennedy, a graduate of South Carolina State College, is a noon show anchor at WAVY-TV in Norfolk, Virginia; the new Mrs. Kennedy, a graduate of Florida State, was a weekend anchor/reporter at WTLV-TV in Jacksonville, Florida. The couple resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia . . . HILL-BENNETT - Brother Darrick Hill and Toni Patrice Marie Bennett, both of Chicago, were united in marriage at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago last June 28. Brother Hill is a 1984 graduate of the University of Illinois and is employed as a graphic designer with the Mainstreet Corporation. Mrs. Hill, a 1986 U of I graduate and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, is a career placement counselor with the Illinois Institute of Technology . . . GIPSONBURGIE - Brother William C. Gipson and the former Willette Alyce Burgie were married on August 28, 1987. Rev. Gipson, a graduate of Northeastern Louisiana University (B.A) and Colgate Rochester Divinity School (M.Div.), is the Assistant Pastor of the 160-year old Memorial AME Zion Church in Rochester, New York. Mrs. Gipson is also a licensed preacher in the AME Zion Church and a May 1988 candidate for the M.Div. degree. She currently hold a BS and MSW, both from Boston University . . .

THE DREAM LIVES . . . Bernice King, youngest daughter of the late Brother Martin Luther King, Jr., was a keynote speaker at the Fifth Annual Martin Luther King Life and Legacy Awards held in St. Louis, Missouri. Miss King is currently enrolled in a joint law and theology program at Emory University and plans to pursue a career in social justice and prison ministry. The program was sponsored by Epsilon Lambda Chapter and AnheuserBusch, Inc. . . . The yearlong camThe Sphinx/Spring 1988

N E W S B R I E F S , cont. from page 16 paign to name a Lexington, Kentucky street in honor of Brother King came to a triumphant conclusion. The drive was proposed and led by area members of Alpha Phi Alpha. "It's been a long struggle . . . that I'm glad is finally behind us," said Brother Lee Jackson. He thanked the county council for its vote, saying the renamed street is "for the whole community, not just the black community." Following a February 16th celebration at Wesley United Methodist Church, a motorcade made its way to the University of Kentucky to hear a speech by Mrs. Coretta Scott King — traveling down Martin Luther King Boulevard . . . Delta Xi Lambda Chapter, Orlando, Florida, held its 2nd Annual Martin Luther King Commemorative Achievement Luncheon on Janaury 16th, immediately after the city's MLK parade. The speaker for the occasion was State Representative Jim Burke, Speaker Pro Tern of the Florida House of Representatives . . . Delta Pi Lambda, Selma, Alabama, held a program in honor of Dr. King at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Dr. Alvin Cleveland, Sr. was the speaker and Selma University's choir provided music . . . Brother John Brooks Slaughter, Chancellor of the University of Maryland, College Park, was the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast hosted by Iota

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Upsilon Lambda Chapter (Silver Spring, MD). His address centered on the theme, "Alpha Shares The Dream" . . . Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter held its MLK Memorial Breakfast on Janaury 17th at the Regency Plaza Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. John S. Wright, Chair of the Afro- American and African Studies at the University of Minnesota, was the keynote speaker . . . Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter held its 2nd Annual 5K Run in honor of Brother King. Proceeds from the event benefit local students through scholarships . . .

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Brother Eddie Robinson, Grambling State University football coach and athletic director, was one of the ten outstanding personalities to be honored during the annual Horatio Alger Awards Dinner, May 20th in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., the dinner honored distinguished Americans who have risen to prominence from humble beginnings. Proceeds from the dinner will provide scholarships for 30 high school seniors with high scholastic ability and leadership potential, but lack the necessary finances to attend college.

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Kappa Lambda Is Breeding Ground For College Presidents appa Lambda C h a p t e r of Greensboro, High Point and Burlington, North Carolina is seemingly a hotbed of college and university presidents. In less than one year, two members of the chapter were named to head historically black colleges. They were Brother Dr. Albert E. Smith, who assumed the presidency of South Carolina State College in Orangeburg; and Brother Dr. William DeLauder, who became president of Delaware State College in Dover on July 1, 1986. College presidents and former presidents who are currently members of the chapter are Dr. Edward B. Fort, Chancellor of A&T State University; Dr. Isaac Miller, who retired June 30 as President of Bennett College; and Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy, Chancellor emeritus of A&T. Profiles of our most recent entries into the "President's Club" begin at bottom left.

Brother William DeLauder President Delaware State College

rother Smith, born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and reared in Chicago, assumed the presidency of South Carolina State College on July 1, 1986. He succeeded Dr. Maceo Nance, who retired. Smith had served as Vice Chancellor at A&T since 1976. He formerly served the university as Director of Athletics a n d as Director of the Memorial Student Union. He was first employed at A&T in 1966. Before returning to A&T, Smith served as Director of Athletics at Eastern Michigan University and as Executive Assistant Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh. He has also been employed as a baseball coach and director of the student union at Knoxville College. Smith began his career as a professional baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals chain. Smith served for two years as an officer in the United States Army Medical Service. He holds the B.S. degree from A&T, the M.S. degree from George Williams College in Chicago and the IS

Ph.D. degree in administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Smith is married to the former Sadie Burris of Aiken, S.C. They have three children. While at A&T, Smith played a leadership role in raising private funds to construct the Aggie Stadium on the campus. He also directed the $5 million "Focus on Excellence" fundraising campaign for the A&T University Foundation. At A&T he supervised offices of alumni affairs, public relations, cooperative education and fundraising. native of Frederick, Maryland, D e L a u d e r is a chemist by profession. He came to A&T in 1971 as an Associate Professor of

Home to many college leaders over the decades, Kappa Lambda saw two of its members named to head colleges in less than one year.

Brother Albert E. Smith President South Carolina State College chemistry, later serving as Acting Chairman and Chairman of the Department of Chemistry. He was also named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1981. DeLauder has secured more than $1.7 million in funding for research at A&T, and he has published widely in the field of chemistry. He has served as Vice Chairman of the North Carolina Board of Science and Technology and was a member of the Governor's Task Force on Science and Technology. He has been a consultant for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and the National Science Foundation. A graduate of Morgan State University, DeLauder holds the Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry from Wayne State University. He did postdoctoral research at the Centre de Biophysique Moleculaire du C.N.R.S. in France. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army. Brother DeLauder is married to Mrs. Vermel DeLauder. They have two children. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

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Mayor Barnes of Gary More than 20 years ago Gary, Indiana drew national attention when it elected Richard Hatcher one of the nation's first Black mayors of a major city. In 1987, Hatcher was successfully challenged by Calumet Township Assessor Thomas Barnes - who now presides on the second floor of City Hall, located across from the vast steel works which gave the city its name and, even today, provide much of its livelihood. An Unabashed Optimist An infectious smile greets anyone who comes into contact with Mayor Thomas V. Barnes of Gary, Indiana. That smile is perhaps a defense against the acrimony that has surrounded his campaign and fledgling administration. But it is surely a sincere expression of the Mayor's abiding sense of optimism about the future of the city he has called home since the age of four weeks. Brother Thomas V. Barnes graduated from Gary's famed Roosevelt High School in 1954 and, in 1958, he received his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He readily recalled his initiation into Gamma Rho Chapter on April 2, 1955. In 1972, he received the J. D. degree from DePaul University. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Indiana; the United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; the U. S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit Court; and the United States Military Court of Appeals. A retired Colonel, JAGC, U S. Army Reserve, Mayor Barnes is a former Staff Judge Advocate, 86th U.S. Army Reserve Command. He has received the Army Commendation Medal (1981); with Oak Leaf Cluster (1983); and the Meritorious Service Medal (1985). Mayor Barnes' occupational resume reflects an involvement with every facet of the city's life. He proudly lists on his current r e s u m e , "Laborer, Inland Steel Co., 1955-56-57." That binds him together with the tens of thousands of proud men and women who drew sustenance from the gigantic steelmaking complex that ringed the southern fringe of Lake Michigan and traversed four states. He also notes employment as a caseworker for the Department of Public Welfare, a washer repair business and, of course, the private practice of law. There's no taint of privilege in that record of hard work and there's no hint of a privileged mentality in the man behind the resume.

New Directions for Gary Try as you might, you can't yet look at the new political landscape in Gary without confronting the legacy of Richard Gordon Hatcher, who served as chief executive for five terms. When asked how difficult it was to challenge this symbolic leader of the city's empowerment and important player in national party politics, Barnes replies that these considerations never fazed him. His aim, he The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Mayor Thomas Vernon Barnes of Gary, Indiana.

says, was to improve the quality of life for the citizens of his hometown. That goal caused him to actively support Hatcher in 1967, 1971 and 1974; the same objective, he says, led to his involvement in a "Neiv Directions" group to oppose the administration in its later years. He cites his election as assessor in 1978 as the pivotal turning point in his thinking about the administration, for this gave him a closer view of government and a greater sensitivity toward the need for cooperation between neighboring communities. In 1983, Attorney Barnes served as Campaign Director for Thomas Crump's unsuccessful challenge of Mayor 19

Mayor Barnes of Gary continued from Page 19 Hatcher. After candidate Crump's defeat, Barnes announced that he would only run for re-election as Assessor as a prelude to a campaign to Mayor. Re-elected for the second time in May 1986, Assessor Barnes launched his ultimately successful campaign the next month. Criticism of the Hatcher administration's combative style a n d calls for g r e a t e r c o o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e surrounding, largely white, communities in the area led to suggestions by opponents that the Barnes faction was sponsored by white businessmen, politicians and citizens in the region. While he concedes that he probably received the lion's share of the white vote in the mayoral election, Mayor Barnes retorts that he carried 5 of the 6 council districts and only lost that one district by some 200 votes. Further, he notes that Gary has a minority population in the range of 75% and asserts that no candidate could be elected without broad support in the black community. When the votes were tallied, Mayor Barnes had garnered some 57% of the total electorate. The Mayor is unapologetic about his efforts to reach out to all citizens of Gary and to residents in neighboring towns and counties. "A healthy Gary," he states, "is vital to the well-being of the region and we must work handin-hand with fellow residents of Northwest Indiana to create a higher standard of living. I'll go anywhere, meet with anybody, to make life better for the citizens of Gary." Challenges for the Future When asked to enumerate the major challenges facing his administration, Mayor Barnes cites three: the challenge of learning to govern; the city's fiscal crisis; and, the need to upgrade professional standards among the municipal workforce. "Any new Mayor and any new administration faces a period of on-the-job training," says Mayor Barnes. "We are currently immersed in that task and we feel real good about our progress to date." He added that, like most older cities, Gary faces fiscal problems emanating from both internal management shortcomings and cutbacks in federal funding for municipal programs. He further asserts that while politics is an integral part of government, "There is no excuse for a municipal employee not carrying out his or her job in the most professional way possible - with the understanding that our job is to serve all the citizens of Gary." Mayor Barnes is a booster of Gary and its people. He gives high marks to the city's schools, civic organizations, religious institutions and the media. He is particularly optimistic that the employment picture, long depressed, will grow even faster than it has in recent years. He notes that, though vastly reduced from its heyday, Gary remains a center of the nation's steel industry. New speciality steel companies are being formed to meet the needs of the changing marketplace. He also cites the marina and Gary Regional Airport as projects ripe for development. The Mayor has also appointed a new Chief of Police, 20

Mayor Barnes is a booster of Gary and its people. He gives high marks to the city's schools, civic organizations, religious institutions and the media. He is particularly optimistic that the city's longdepressed employment picture will improve rapidly in future years. coupled with a plan to increase the present 240-officer force to more than 300; increase salaries for police personnel; and deploy more officers on patrols. "We're also going to keep reminding our citizens of their role in augmenting the services of sworn officers," he adds. "They've got to understand that crime is an affront to them, their homes and their communities." The First 60 Days Inaugurated in January of this year, Mayor Barnes has been on the job for about two months at presstime for this article. To close the interview, we asked him to recall the surprises (positive and negative) during his brief tenure. On the negative side of the ledger, the Mayor recalls a landfill crisis which required immediate attention to quell and continuing problems within the Sanitary District one of many units governed by semi-autonomous boards appointed by his predecessor. On the plus side, Mayor Barnes again flashed a broad smile and stated his pleasure at encountering "a tremendous amount of goodwill, both within and outside the City of Gary, toward our administration and its promise for the future." With that, he repeated his pledge to go anywhere to foster the city's image. "We intend to put our attention on those things that unify people, not those which divide them," said The Honorable Thomas V. Barnes, Mayor of Gary, Indiana. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

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DR. WALTER WASHINGTON The President of Alcorn State University and Alpha Phi Alpha's 24th General President is the most recent Brother accorded the Fraternity's highest honor r e s e r v e d from one a m o n g s t its r a n k s . Dr. W a s h i n g t o n ' s c a r e e r s as a fraternal, civic, community, corporate and societal leader make his selection for this lofty honor a natural choice. To hear Dr. Walter Washington talk to the students of the 1980s is to evoke memories of a time long ago, when practically any male teacher who also happened to be Black was referred to as 'Fess, 'Fessor or, more rarely, Professor. This was a time when the teaching profession was highly respected within our community; and men who were dedicated to the job were accorded influence far beyond the classroom. When Brother Washington talks to students, and not infrequently to others, you are apt to hear words like "pride", "morality", "tenacity", "resolve", "respect" and hard work." To say that he ventures beyond the lofty heights of academic theory would be an understatement. Dr. Washington is as likely to remind his charges to open a bank account, send flowers to a elderly grandmother or to master the mechanics of grooming and personal appearance as he is to draw some lesson from Cicero or Shakespeare. While some are startled by the energetic and blunt style of the educator and civic leader, the fact is that his approach has worked. As President of Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, he has guided that institution to what the Jackson Daily News" calls "a level of prominence among the nation's outstanding colleges and among Mississippi's eight state-supported u n i v e r s i t i e s . " A l o n g t h e w a y to t h i s c e n t r a l a c c o m p l i s h m e n t in his p r o f e s s i o n a l life, Brother Washington has also blazed trails in the civic community a n d become a p e r m a n e n t fixture a m o n g the small number of Afro-Americans serving on major corporate boards (he's served on four). As the decade of the '80s was ushered in, the Jackson Daily News (which along with its sister paper, the ClarionLedger, d o m i n a t e s j o u r n a l i s m in the state) polled Mississippi's political, social and academic leaders to ask: "Who then were the state's most powerful men and women during the past decade?" Brother Washington was the only Black named to the top dozen - placing him in the company of Senators James Eastland and John Stennis, Speaker of the House C.B. Newman and former Commandant of the U. S. Marine Corps Louis Wilson among others. Trailing them as runner-ups were such venerable citizens as activist Aaron Henry, author Eudora Welty and gridiron heroes Walter Payton and Archie Manning. The Daily News article cited Dr. Washington as a major influence in upgrading the quality of education throughout the state, not just at Alcorn. Ever the teacher, he has worked openly and behind the scenes to advance his belief that education is the key to upward mobility. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Brother Walter Washington A Lifetime In Education Born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Brother Washington received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Tougaloo College in 1948. He received the Master of Science degree from Indiana University in 1952 and pursued further study at Yale University and Peabody College. In 1969, Brother Washington received the doctoral degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Brother Washington is married to the former Carolyn Carter, who also holds a doctoral degree from USM and serves as a full professor at Alcorn State University. For four d e c a d e s , Brother Washington has been teaching the young citizens of the state of Mississippi. He served as a classroom teacher in Crystal Springs; assistant principal and teacher at Parish High School in Continued on page 22 21

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his h o m e t o w n of Hazlehurst; Dean of Utica Junior College; and, principal of Sumner Hill High School in Clinton, before being named President of Utica Junior College in 1957. In 1969, he was named President of Alcorn State University and has served there with distinction for nearly two decades. The first term at Alcorn State, in 1871, boasted a faculty of eight, a superintendent of building and grounds, and 179 students. Three members of the first faculty had earned master's degrees and the first graduating class consisted of three members. By contrast, ASU now has more than 500 faculty and staff members and a student body of more than 2,500. 52 percent of the teaching faculty hold earned doctoral degrees from the leading colleges and universities in the world. The Alcorn faculty is both international and cosmopolitan and 41 percent of the faculty is non-black. The university's education program, its graduates and its athletic programs have brought national and international recognition to Alcorn. And the man primarily responsible for Alcorn University's growth and national respect as an institution of higher learning is its personable president. R e s p e c t e d By His P e e r s Dr. W a s h i n g t o n ' s i n f l u e n c e in the e d u c a t i o n a l community extends far beyond the rolling hills of the Alcorn campus. He has served as Chairman of the Secondary Commission and member of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He served as Chairman of the President's C o u n c i l , c o m p o s e d of h e a d s of t h e e i g h t s t a t e universities, for two terms (1974-75 and 1983-84) and Pre'sident of the Mississippi Association of Colleges (encompassing all colleges in the state) during 1983-84. A former President of the Mississippi Teacher's Association, he has also undertaken leadership roles in the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and many other groups. He is also a charter member of the NCAA P r e s i d e n t s C o m m i s s i o n a n d r e c e n t l y chaired t h e Presidential Nominating Committee to recommend a slate of candidates to fill vacancies on that commission in January 1987. Dr. Washington is a member of Phi Delta Kappa e d u c a t i o n a l fraternity, K a p p a Delta Pi e d u c a t i o n honorary, Alpha Kappa Mu honorary, the National Education Association and scores of other professional groups. A Belief In Institutions Even when you put aside those areas that are strictly education-related (in the sense of the profession), Dr. Washington's list of civic and professional activities reads like Who's Who In America ( w h i c h is o n e t h e 12 biographical reference books that carries his name). He has served as President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (1964-67), as President of the National Alumni Council of the United Negro College Fund (195960) a n d as General P r e s i d e n t of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (1973-76). He is also active with the National Urban League, the National Business League, 22

L. K. Atwood Lodge a n d Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (wherein he is a charter member of Beta Gamma Boule in Jackson, Mississippi). In 1954, recognizing the need for student involvement in e n d e a v o r s which will assist in the growth and vitalization of UNCF institutions, Brother Washington founded the Pre-Alumni Council of the UNCF. The PreAlumni Council encourages students to contribute to the growth and development of their alma maters which they are still undergraduates. After more than 30 years of successful operation, the Pre-Alumni Councils continue to turn out students who are more dedicated and loyal as UNCF graduates and alumni. Beyond these substantial i n v o l v e m e n t s , Brother Washington's affiliations reflect a mosiac of the larger American society: the Kiwanis, various Chambers of Commerce, the Boy Scouts of America, 4-H Clubs, the March of Dimes, the Easter Seals Society and a host of other community service organizations have benefited from his time and talents. He is also much sought-after as a member of governmental boards and commissions, ranging from the Marketing Council of the Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board to the Mississippi Judicial Council. And lest you get the idea that the involvements are cursory, take note that he has received the 1977 National 4-H Alumni Award, the United States Presidential Citation from the National Alliance of Business Cluster Program, the 1975 Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America, was named Mississippi's Man of the Year in Education (1981) by a prominent social-action group, and has received a host of other awards and recognitions. As noted earlier, Dr. Washington is also at home in the

corporate boardroom. He served on the board of First Natchez Bank from 1975-77 and is currently a board member with Mississippi Power and Light Company, Middle South Utilities (the holding company for an array of utilities across several southern states), and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. Alpha A s Catalyst Dr. Washington's respect for the institutions which make a society strong is clearly reflected in his continuing Continued on page 24

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THE MILITARY BEAT

Admiral Hacker Commands San Diego Naval Facility was to Patrol Squadron Twenty-One stationed in Brunswick, Maine, where he flew the P2V "Neptune" anti-submarine warfare aircraft. Rear Admiral Hacker's s h o r e a s s i g n m e n t s have included serving on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in 1984 as Director, Total Force Training and Education Division (OP-11). In 1980 he assumed duties as Commander, U.S. Military Enlistment Processing Command headquartered in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Following an assignment to the Bureau for Naval Personnel as a Division Director and Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C. in 1975, Rear Admiral Hacker commanded the Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine. In 1972 he established the NROTC unit at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida,

Admiral Hacker's dual commands put him in charge of the nation's largest concentration of naval ships, aircarft and personnel. The Naval Training Center processes 50,000 sailors a year in various skill development courses. Command of the Naval Base, formerly known as Commandre of the 11th Naval District, carries the responsibility for supervising all naval activities in Southern California and Nevada.

Rear Admiral Benjamin Thurman Hacker was born in Washington, D.C. and attended high school in Daytona Beach, Florida and Dayton, Ohio. Following completion of Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, he was commissioned an Ensign in September 1958. Rear Admiral Hacker's operational assignments have included serving concurrently as Commander, Fleet Air Mediterranean; Commander, Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Forces, U.S. Sixth Fleet; and, Commander, Maritime Air Forces Mediterranean headquartered in Naples, Italy from 1982-1984. In 1973 he reported to Patrol Squadron Twenty-Four in Jacksonville, Florida, where he served as Executive Officer and later as Commanding Officer. During this tour the squadron made highly successful deployments to Keflavik, Iceland, and was heavily tasked in major operational exercises in the Northern and Central Atlantic. Rear Admiral Hacker reported in 1970 to Patrol Squadron Forty-Seven based at Moffett Field, California, where the squadron completed numerous deployments in the P3C "Orion" aircraft to Adak, Alaska, and the Western Pacific. His first operational assignment The Sphinx/Spring 1988

where he served as its first Commanding Officer and Professor of Naval Science. Additionally, Rear Admiral Hacker served as the Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Facility, Barbados, West Indies; as Operations Officer of the U.S. Naval Facility Argentia, Newfoundland; and, as Personnel Officer and Instructor in the P-3A aircraft while attached to Patrol Squadron Thirty-One at Naval Air Station, Moffett Field. Brother Hacker's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Science from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and a Master of Science degree in Administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He completed the Engineering Science curriculum at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and completed studies in National Security Policy at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Rear Admiral Hacker was awarded an Honorary degree of Doctor of Education honoris causa from George Washington University in 1986 and in May 1987 was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by Wittingberg University. Included among Rear Admiral Hacker's personal decorations are the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Brother Hacker is married to the former Jeanne House of Springfield, Ohio. They have three children, Benjamin Jr., Bruce and Anne. 23

Continued from page 22 career within the Brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha. A member since 1948 and a Life Member for more than 20 years, Brother Washington served as State Director for Mississippi (1962 and 1966), as Southern Vice President (1966-71) and as 24th General President. In the latter role, as chief executive officer, he made substantial but still unheralded strides. Quite simply, the Alpha Phi Alpha that we know today is largely the result of the groundwork set in place by General President Washington. First, he moved to expand the General Office staff and to concentrate many vital functions in that office (including the office of Editor-in-Chief of The Sphinx). To understand the difficulty of that undertaking, one need only realize that the structure he put in place 15 years ago is identical to our present staff structure of 3 professionals with expanded clerical support. Secondly, he recognized the potential for Fraternity growth as colleges and universities in his native South desegregated, albeit reluctantly. Brother Washington set a goal of massive expansion during his tenure and used his relationships with various college presidents in the region to insure that Alpha Phi Alpha was the first Black Greek-letter organization on most formerly all-white campuses. When the movement he put in motion finally subsided, the number of College Chapters in the Fraternity had doubled and the number of Alumni Chapters had grown by more than 40%. Much of that growth came through the establishment of Chapters at newly integrated colleges in the South. But perhaps Dr. Washington's most important and lasting accomplishment was the Million Dollar Fund Drive, which was launched during the final year of his

General President Washington strengthened the General Office, presided over an historic expansion and committed the Fraternity to leadership in philanthropic endeavors. administration as an effort to increase support for Black institutions from Black Americans. This was surely his most controversial move, bringing forth a host of technilegal objections and some concern that the incoming General President would be hampered with its implementation. Whatever the merits of those concerns (the present is still too close to the event for a final judgment), this effort catapulted Alpha Phi Alpha to the forefront of an emergent self-help movement in the community. Counting both national and local contribuions, more than one million dollars was donated to the prime beneficiaries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the UNCF, the National Urban League and the NAACP. In a recent article on fraternities in a national magazine, NAACP executive Benjamin Hooks reminded readers that the largest single gift ever received by that organization came from a fraternity and he acknowledged this point to Alpha Phi Alpha in a letter during the campaign. Moreover, charitable giving became enshrined in the programs of the Fraternity at all levels, with the result that Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters now annually give around one million' dollars to various philanthropic causes. The current level of giving reflects a sharp increase from pre-Washington days and is helped 24

Brother Washington and his wife, Carolyn, both received doctorates from the University of Southern Mississippi. They are partners in leadership at Alcorn and across Black America. by the growing Fraternity that he spurred to new heights. It is not farfetched to wonder how well Black America would have weathered the conservative tide of the 1980s without leadership from within our community and its institutions to offer internal programs, services and support. Dr. Washington would also want history to recall his presiding over the 1976 General Convention, held in New York City and Monrovia, Liberia. Pride Of Product For all his varied and sundry activities, Brother Walter Washington is primarily an educator and from success in that arena he draws succor. A profile in the Blue Cross & Blue Shield newsletter captures that spirit with precision, to wit: '"We teach our students not only how to make a living but also how to live, how to get along with their fellowmen; to work within the system.'

We educate our students; w e prepare them for the future. But w e also build pride and that is something you can't buy with a paycheck. Constantly illustrating his points with hand movements, Dr. Washington walked to the glass picture-window wall overlooking the beautifully landscaped campus. 'There is more out there than buildings and grounds. There is pride. We educate our students; we prepare them for the future. But we also build pride and that is something you can't buy with a paycheck. 'Time after time I've seen young boys and girls come here frightened; lacking confidence. Four years later, after our faculty has worked with them, guided them, motivated them, I've seen them walk across the stage during commencement exercises standing tall with faith and confidence in themselves and in their future. This is what higher education is all about.'" Amen! The Sphinx/Spring 1988

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Brother Wilkens is already among the top ten NBA coaches in terms of wins. the 1984-85 campaign before moving to the front office as general manager. The Sonics made the playoffs in six of the last eight seasons under Wilkens, including the 1977-78 and 197879 seasons when the Sonics advanced to the World Championship Series. In the 1978-79 campaign, the Sonics finished with a 52-30 record, giving them their first Pacific Division Title. They went on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Conference Semi-Finals, and then won their second consecutive Western Conference title from the Phoenix Suns 4-3. In the NBA Finals, Seattle downed the

Washington Bullets in a rematch from the previous season, four games to one. Brother Wilkens enjoyed a 15-year playing career in the NBA, and ranks among the career all-time leaders in assists (second with 7,211), games played, minutes played, free throws made and free throws attempted. Lenny was a nine-time NBA All-Star and he was named Most Valuable Player in the 1971 All-Star Game in San Diego. A first round draft choice in the 1960 draft, Wilkens spent his first eight NBA seasons as a member of continued on Page 26 25

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Initiated via Zeta Xi Lambda Chapter in Seattle, Brother Wilkens is a frequent speaker at fraternity youth programs. with Barry Clemens in exchange for Butch Beard. Wilkens represented the Cavaliers in the 1973 NBA AllStar Game, in a season when he averaged 20.5 points and 8.4 assists per game. Wilkens concluded his playing career with the Trail Blazers in the 1974-75 season as a playercoach. Brother Wilkens played his college ball at Providence College, and he led his freshman team to a 23-0 record. In his junior year, the Friars lost in the semi-finals of the National Invitation Tournament, but in his senior season (1959-60), Providence reached the NIT finals losing to Bradley. He was named as the tourney's MVP and was a first-team selection to two Ail-American teams. Wilkens graduated from Providence with a degree in economics. Lenny was born in the BedfordStuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York. He and his wife Marilyn have three children, Leesha, Randy and Jamee. 26

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LEGACY

NEA's Trenholm Award Celebrates The Life of Archie Lacey As a youth, Archie Lacey's thirst for education necessitated a 66-mile commute to and from the only high school he was allowed to attend. As an adult, he labored to instill that spirit in his students and to eradicate racial inequality in the teaching profession. The late Brother ARCHIE LACEY was honored by the National Education Association (NEA) during its 1987 H u m a n and Civil Rights Awards Dinner. His widow, Mrs. Theodora Lacey, a c c e p t e d t h e p r e s t i g i o u s H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award at the NEA national convention on July 3, 1987. The Trenholm award is presented for leadership in advancing intergroup understanding within the education profession. The NEA's Human and Civil Rights Dinner was established after its merger with the predominantly Black American Teachers Association (ATA), to'continue those causes championed by the former ATA. H. Councill Trenholm, another distinguished Alpha Phi Alpha Brother, was the long-time leader of the ATA. Dr. Archie L. Lacey was a man who learned the art of converting obstacles into stepping stones and using each to advance his goals. As a child, his thirst for knowledge was the impetus behind his 66-mile commute to and from the only high school he was allowed to attend. This and other early experiences laid the foundation for Dr. Lacey's involvement in efforts to eradicate racial inequality in education and the teaching profession. Dr. Lacey believed that racial segregation in the country and the classroom had no redeeming benefit, and he worked zealously for the abolition of both. Brother Lacey was the first Black male professor to receive tenure at Hunter College in New York City. At the time of his death, on October 7, 1986, he was a Professor of Science Education at Herbert Lehman College in the Bronx, where he also served as Chairman of the Education Department. An alumnus of Alabama State University, Brother Lacey later pursued graduate study at Howard University, received his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from Northwestern University, and taught at Alabama State College, Grambling State College and Federal City College. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Dr. Lacey's civil rights legacy ranged from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his coordination of Bergen County's participation in the 1963 March on Washington. His son helped integrate public schools and he established the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection at the local library.

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The list of Dr. Lacey's accomplishments in civil rights is lengthy, from his participation in the 1950s with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his coordination of Bergen County, New Jersey's participation in the famous 1963 M a r c h on W a s h i n g t o n . Dr. Lacey's son, Archie Jr., was one of 13 Black children who voluntarily participated in the busing program that helped bring about integration in the schools of Teaneck and surrounding townships. Dr. Lacey is also given credit for establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection in the Teaneck Public Library. Although he was not a member of the Teaneck Teachers Association, the local NEA affiliate, his work to attain integration and understanding prompted union president Arlene Kelly to posthumously nominate Brother Lacey for this honor. Ms. Kelly notes that even though Brother Lacey suffered in his last few years, "he still continued to support in any way he could the dignity we all gain from the realization that our survival as the world's leader of nations results from our efforts to accept our neighbors as our equals." When Dr. Lacey died, the nation marked the passing of a great humanitarian, educator and leader. The New Jersey State Senate adopted a r e s o l u t i o n h o n o r i n g his m a n y achievements and contributions to the country, the State of New Jersey, and his community. Two lines from that resolution effectively capture the feeling of those who knew him. "To his friends, colleagues, family and students, Dr. Lacey was recognized as a man who gave enormously of his time and energy, who profoundly influenced the lives of the learned as well as the unschooled. . . In his life and work, Dr. Lacey was a source of inspiration and encouragement, and he provided a model of excellence and commitment for all to know and emulate."

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COMMENTARY Hero To College Brothers by Hampton H. Trigg, II A Hero? Webster gives us "an illustrious warrior, a man admired for his achievements and qualities, one that shows great courage, and the central figure in an event or period." I maintain that Dr. Wesley was all of these, and would expect no opposition from the Brotherhood. But what gives me the right to stand before you, representing the tens of thousands of brothers initiated at the collegiate level, when I never had the privilege to physically meet Brother Wesley? It would be easy for any brother to stand before you and recognize how especially supportive Dr. Wesley was to College Brothers. For example, in the 1982 Spring issue of our Sphinx magazine, it was reported that Brother Wesley "personally sought to elevate the role of College Brothers through ensuring that only College Brothers could occupy the seats designated for 'lay members'on the Executive Council." That was the initial step that two decades later developed into the establishment of the Office of the Assistant Vice-Presidency, the capacity in which I currently serve in the Eastern Region for Alpha's now Board of Directors. Thank you, Dr. Wesley. But, I want to get personal for a moment. You see, several decades ago, the 14th General President told a then recent college initiate, "You get to the convention, and you'll have a place to stay, and you will be well taken care of." That young brother did "attend a Wesley-led General Convention, and was so impressed that he vowed then 'to stand in that same spot.'" Lionel Newsom not only became the 22nd General President, but in 1965, he extended the same courtesy to another college brother, passing on Brother Wesley's legacy. In 1984, I attended the Cleveland Convention, having been initiated that April, and that Brother from 1965 showed 28

me the hospitality Dr. Wesley gave Brother Newsom back in the early 40's. Thank you, Brother Wesley. Fifteen years from now, I fully expect to carry on this tradition. Tradition, a word Alphamen thrive on. The Alpha tradition beholds a Dynasty of Distinction through which a Legacy of Leadership has transcended. The key to this door of tradition is history. Alpha's history is recorded in a volume known to us all, The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A Development in College Life. While pledging, I did not fully comprehend or appreciate the history as it was presented, but I now fully appreciate Dr. Charles Harris Wesley's dedication "to the youth who march onward and upward toward the light . . ." The College Brother. Thank you, Brother Wesley.

Super Bowl XXII by John P. Rice, jr. By the time this column comes out in print Super Bowl XXII will have been gone but certainly not forgotten. The highly publicized, traditional, end of the season game played on January 24, 1988 at San Diego, California to determine the very best football team in the entire National Football League is now a story in the history books. The stunning victory by the Washington Redskins who busted the Denver Broncos in a 42-10 s h o o t o u t h a s b e e n acclaimed as one of the finest and most spectacular football games in the history of the sport. Doug Williams, the Afro-American quarterback who spearheaded this victory broke unspoken and subtle racial barriers and simultaneously broke the public records established by his many predecessors as millions of Americans watched on television. Some sportswriters compared the splendid performance of the talented but level-headed Doug Williams to the emergence in the post World War II years of Jackie Robinson. Williams

deserves the accolades. "He earned them." Like millions I winced as he twisted his knee and fell to the ground in pain. As a Bronco linebacker crashed on top of him a fleeting image of Giant linebacker, Lawrence Taylor, crushing the leg of a former Washington Redskin quarterback, Joe Theissmann, appeared unbidden. Regardless of race or cultural background, any great quarterback must possess courage, honor, and personal integrity in addition to brains and skill. Williams displayed those qualities in abundance as he fought off the pain to put together one of the most explosiveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;35 pointsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2nd quarters in the history of the game . . . for Williams it was a personal triumph underlined and reinforced by his selection as the Most Valuable Player. Without detracting one iota from the scintillating performance of the quarterback we would be remiss if we did not also observe the supporting cast in this football drama: his teammates and his coaches. We salute not only Joe Gibbs, the combination Branch Rickey and Leo Durocher of 1988 but also his coach at Grambling, the legendary Eddie Robinson. So far this column has addressed only the men: the coaches and the players who are our modern day gladiators. Space does not permit a thorough glance at the game plans, the strategy, the tactics, and the theoreticians of the game such as A l o n z o Stagg, H a r v a r d ' s Percy Haughton, and more recently the Green Bay Packer legend, Vince Lombardi. Interestingly enough, Vince Lombardi was a student of military history and battle strategy. He was familiar with such terms and concepts as "order of battle," "deployment of forces," "the use of Air Power to achieve deep penetration" (Williams passed for a record 340 yards), "the element of surprise," "ambushes," "interdiction," and so forth. For the knowledgeable observer who analyzed and reflected as Super Bowl XXII was played to its fantastic finish these concepts and insights added an important dimension to the event. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

IVAN COTMAN A m a n for all seasons

Brother... Doctor... Husband... Father... Educator... Leader... And now candidate.

for General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Bro. Ivan Cotman knows a lot of very Important people...but he also knows t h a t ail people are very important. He's a living example of everything t h a t Alpha Phi Alpha s t a n d s for, and he is firmly c o m m i t t e d t o maintaining and strengthening t h e Alpha ideals t h a t have shaped his life. Dr. Cotman has m a n y achievements in t h e fields of education, civic service and Alpha service. We hope t h a t you will t a k e t h e time t o s t u d y his impressive credentials for t h e i m p o r t a n t office of General President of our beloved fraternity. For those of you who don't have t h e t i m e t o read this lengthy list, we ask t h a t you remember one thing. A vote for Bro. Ivan Cotman is a vote of pride. Pride in yourself... pride in your race ... pride in your fraternity ... and pride in your fraternity leadership.

Bro. and Mrs. Ivan Cotman and sons (from left Arthur, Ivan, J r . and Amir.

Bro. Cotman with past Alpha presidents.

Madame Tutu, Bro. Cotman, Coretta Scott King.

Vote Cotman for General President - ACCESSIBLE AND ISSUE ORIENTED POSITION: • Associate Superintendent, Michigan Department of Education. Staff: 1,100. Budget: $79 million. Offices: 37. Impact: 1.2 billion. Service: Education, Rehabilitation. • Doctoral Candidate Adviser. Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities. • Adjunct Professor, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State. FAMILY: Married to the former Jeanetta Hawkins of Mt. Sterling, Ky. (1964). Children: Ivan, Jr., Arthur, Amir. CHURCH AFFILIATION: Finance Trustee, First Church of Detroit. EDUCATION: B.A., Kentucky State University, 1962. M.S.W.. Atlanta University. 1964. Manchester University (Britain) 1973. Ed.D.. Wayne State University, 1975.

3 0 years of Alpha service Partial listing: • Midwest Vice President, 1983-87. • Alpha Education Foundation, 196987 (Washington, Williams, Sutton and Teamer administrations). • Alpha Housing Foundation. 198387. • National Program Chairman (Bro. President Teamer's administration) • National Boy Scouts program. • National M.L. King project. • Youth Citizenship Leadership Institutes (King's Island and Lake Geneva Resorts, Old Dominican and Saginaw Valley colleges). • Alpha March Against Apartheid. • National Alpha Scholarship Program. • Cotman Blueprint for Alpha Progress, published In the U.S. Congressional Record. • Past Midwest Director of Education. • Alpha Service Award. • Past Director, Alpha Federal Tutorial Project ($25,000 grant). • Constitution committee member under Bro. J o h n Buckner, 1972-75. • National Alpha Midwest Hall of Fame (as a college brother), 1961. • Years of Membership: 1958-present. • Beta-Mu. Kentucky State University (Secretary. Vice President). 1958-62. • Eta Lambda. Atlanta, Ga.. 1962-64.

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Bro. Cotman and Brothers demonstrate against Apartheid. • Gamma Lambda, Detroit. Mich. (member since 1964). • Secretary, Vice President, President 1976-79, Executive Board, (196976. 1979-87). • Life member (#2102). CIVIC SERVICE (partial listing): • Consultant to the U.S. Secretary of Education (Carter/Reagan administrations). • Executive Fellow, U.S. Commission on Excellence. • Consultant to U.S. Congressional Committees on Employment and Disability. • Board Member, University of Wisconsin Training Center. • Former Elected Member, Detroit Board of Education. • Economic Club of Detroit. • NAACP, Education Committee. • Alpha Kappa Delta, Phi Delta Kappa. • Supervisor, State Federal Credit Union of Michigan. • Waterford Lodge 3 1 , Wolverine Consistory, 32nd degree (Prince Hall Masons). • Distinguished Alumni. National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and Kentucky State University. • Michigan Senate Resolution of Excellence. • Past Board Member. Atlanta University Journal (PHYLON). • Articles on leadership appearing In the U.S. Congressional Record, The (Ontario) Digest, The Sphinx. and foreign publications. • Profiled in Who's Who Among Black Americans, Who's Who in the Midwest. Who's Who Among Students. Outstanding Young Men in America.

To promote the general welare of the brotherhood of Alpha. Black Youth and the Black Family: • Convene a national inter-Greek conference on T h e Black Child in Crisis." • Create a National Alpha Directory to promote brothers in business, the professions and the arts. • Help develop future leaders through a national Alpha Leadership/ Citizenship Academy for youth. • Establish a National Martin Luther King Scholarship program. • Develop regional Alpha seminars on drug avoidance, teen pregnancy, parenting and role modeling, based on a Black Youth Survival Kit. • Establish a National Service Core of Retired Alphas to provide expertise to chapters, brothers and youth. • Promote a National Alpha Awareness media campaign to highlight outstanding chapters and brothers. • Launch a major reclamation project to "bring back" inactive brothers. • Collect, collate and publish the speeches of past Alpha presidents as Inspiration to ourselves and our youth. • Install "risk management" as an ongoing program. • Complete the national headquarters campaign. • Increase membership benefits to include annuities, life insurance, blood banks, personal services. • Activate a general president's tour of duty to visit brothers throughout Alphadom for program feedback and Input. • Prepare and present an annual "State of Alpha" to the brotherhood. • Protect the Life Members' Program.

"Not for ourselves... Not only for our sons... But for our grandsons... Our families and our future." ~ I. Cotman

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Brother John H. Carter

llllllllllllll BellSouth Services Incorporated promoted Brother JOHN H. CARTER, Segment Manager-Vendor Relations/ Training, to Director-Purchasing Operations in the Purchasing department, effective September 1, 1987. Carter is responsible for the ten field purchasing offices located throughout the southeast as well as supplier relations and training for the Purchasing department. Prior to his current assignment, Carter was district manager-transitional planning in Southern Bell. Since joining Southern Bell in 1972, he has performed several assignments in personnel, residence and business marketing and corporate planning. In 1977, Carter transferred to AT&T in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, where he served as district manager in the Human Resources department. He moved to the Purchasing department in 1984. A native of Thomaston, Ga., Carter was the first black graduate of the Robert E. Lee Institute. He earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree at Morris Brown College in Atlanta and a Master's of Science degree from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also attended the Columbia University Executive Program in Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n as a BellSouth representative. Active in the community, Carter is a m e m b e r of t h e 1987 class of "Leadership South Fulton." He also serves as vice president of the Fulton

County Economic Development Advisory Board; vice chairman of the Fulton County Zoning Ordinance Review Committee; and chairperson of the Frederick Douglass High School Business Advisory Council. He also has been selected an "Outstanding Young Man in America" and has been recognized in "Who's Who in the South and Southeast." He and his wife, Susan, have two children.

llllllllllllll Brother ALAN C. CASON has been selected as a law associate in the Miller, Fry & Protokowicz law firm located in Bel Air and Baltimore, Maryland. Brother Cason is the first Black ever to hold membership in Maryland's Harford County Bar Association and also the first Black to serve on legal staff in Harford County Government. Brother Cason also has held the position as Assistant County Attorney for four years. Brother Cason is a native of Havre De Grace, Maryland, Matriculated at the University of Maryland with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, and later received his graduate degree in Law. He is a m e m b e r of Iota A l p h a L a m b d a Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. where he serves as the chapter's legal counselor. He is also a member of the Harford County A m e r i c a n Red C r o s s Board of Directors as well as a member of the Harford County Human Relations 29

Commission. He continues to exhibit outstanding leadership within the Harford County community.

Illlllllllllll Brother CHARLES E. COPELAND is a graduate of University of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland where he received his bachelor degree in Business Administration. He joined the Iota Alpha Lambda Chapter at Aberdeen, Maryland in June 1986. He works for the United States Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and was recently presented an award for outstanding job performances. Brother Copeland became interested in education and people to work as the delegate to nonpartisan Harford C o m m u n i t y College p e r m a n e n t nominating caucus and represents the Harford and Cecil Counties Black Ministerial Alliance. He was commissioned on 10 September 1987 by Maryland's Governor William Donald Schaefer and sworn in on 14 October 1987 by the Circuit Court to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees for Harford Community College. Brother Copeland has been a minister of New Hope Baptist Church of Bel Air, Maryland for 19 years. He is second Vice-President of the Ministers and Deacons Union of Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford Counties, Maryland. He is also a member of the Deer Creek, Maryland Masonic Lodge 103, a member of the Harford County NAACP, and the Parliamentarian for the Ruff Ross Education Scholarship Fund, Inc.

B r o t h e r RALPH K E N N E D Y FRASIER, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for The Huntington National Bank, has been appointed to the Ohio Board of Regents by G o v e r n o r Richard F. Celeste. Created in 1963, the Board of Regents is the state's planning and coordinating agency for higher education. Frasier will serve a nine-year term on the board. "The Ohio Board of Regents plays an important role in shaping and planning our state's higher education. It is an honor for The Huntington to have a representative like Mr. Frasier on the board," said Frank Wobst, chairman and chief executive officer of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated.

Brother Charles E. Copeland

Brother Wendell P. Holmes

In his position since 1983, Brother Frasier began his career with The Huntington in 1976 as vice president and general counsel. Frasier is a member of The Ohio State U n i v e r s i t y ' s C o m m u n i t y Advisory Council for the Office of Minority Affairs, Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter of Columbus and Lambda Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Fraiser also serves on the Lawyer's Committee for the Association of Bank Holding Companies and is a member of the American Society of Corporate Secretaries, Inc. In addition, he belongs to the American, Ohio and Columbus Bar Associations. He served as a trustee for Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina from 1973 to 1983. He was admitted to the Ohio State Bar Association in 1976 and the North Carolina State Bar Association in 1965. He graduated magna cum laude in 1965 from North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham. A 1962 graduate of North Carolina Central University, Frasier earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. A resident of Columbus, Brother Frasier and his wife have two sons and four daughters.

Florida mortician, was nominated by Bethune-Cookman College for the "Champions of High Independent Education in Florida" (CHIEF) award. Holmes and nine other prominent supporters of the independent sector of higher education in Florida were honored at an awards banquet by all 19 presidents of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). The awards were presented before a gathering of 300 business, civic, and educational leaders at the new Hotel Sofitel in Miami.

Illlllllllllll Brother WENDELL P. HOLMES, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman College and a prominent Jacksonville,

Illlllllllllll Brother HAROLD J. MACKEY was recently cited by the S.C. House of Representatives for honors he and his Future Farmers of America at Belton-Honea Path High have achieved. On a motion by Rep. M.J. Dolly Cooper the House awarded a special certificate which was presented to Mackey July 10. The certificate congratulates the FFA for their outstanding efforts in winning honors at the state level; cited Mackey for his dedication and encouragement of the students; and commended the students and advisor for a job well done and bringing pride to their school, community and the state. At the Annual Vocational Teachers Conference held in Columbia on July 27, Mackey also received a special plaque for completing 30 years of The Sphinx/Spring 1988

service to vocational agriculture in South Carolina. During his tenure, he has attended 24 National NFA and FFA Conventions all sponsored through the activities and awards program. Mackey has had several state officers, state and American farmers degree recipients, and individual award winners. The B-HP chapter has also won several state awards and national recognition. For Mackey's achievement he has received the Modern Farmer degree and the Honorary American Farmer degree from the state and national FFA organizations, the highest degree given. Mackey also received at the Annual Vocational Teacher's Conference the Thirty Minute Club award. The recognition is given to one who has promoted Vocational Agriculture Education through communications media reaching beyond the borders of South Carolina. Mackey, who serves on Williamston Town Council, is a member of related municipal associations. He is also a member of the National Education Association, the S.C. Education Association, and several associations related to his profession as vocational agriculture teacher.

Brother Roger A. McLean

Brother Percy E. Pollard

pregnancy and high school student drop-outs. Roger is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Dexter McLean of Rex, NC and is married to the former Wanda Hunt. He is also the father of four children.

Brother ROGER A. McLEAN, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance at Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, N C , h a s b e e n appointed as the North Carolina State Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by Dr. John R. Kelly, Southern Vice President. North Carolina has 38 Alpha chapters of which 21 are on college campuses. These chapters represent more than 600 active brothers who provide student scholarships and perform a wide variety of national, state, community and self-help projects, including efforts to e l i m i n a t e t e e n - a g e

Brother PERCY E. POLLARD has been named Special Assistant for Employee Charitable Contribution Campaigns reporting to IBM's Senior Vice President for Corporate Operations Staff. Prior to this assignment, he was manager of staff services for the Europe/Middle East/Africa Corporation where he had responsibility for financial plans and controls, communications, and personnel. In his new capacity, Pollard will be National Coordinator for IBM's 1988 Employee Contribution Campaign which in 1987 exceeded $29 million

in donations to United Ways and other designated agencies. His office will continue to be in White Plains, N.Y. Previous positions include: personnel manager at IBM's Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Research Division; administrative assistant to the vice president of personnel; program manager for personnel development on the corporate staff; corporate equal opportunity programs manager and a variety of other personnel staff and management positions. He joined IBM in 1966 after graduation from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. He is a native of King and Queen County where he attended Central High School. He and his wife Annie live in northern Jersey and have two college age children. Brother Pollard is a member of Kappa Theta Lambda Chapter in Bengen County, where he serves as Dean of Pledges.

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1987-88 Chapter Report of Program Activities Please complete the following questionnaire for the period covering AUGUST 1, 1987 through MAY 30, 1988 only.

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I. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES A. SCHOLARSHIPS (Describe awards, criteria, amounts, etc.)

B. FOUNDERS DAY (Describe events, awards, etc.)

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The Brothers of Delhi Lambda lit candles for the seven founders during rededketion Service.

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and Rededicarion Service Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ushered in their Founders' Day activities on Sunday, December 6, 1987 by worshiping with Brother Reverend Ward S. Parham and the members of the First Presbyterian Church of Randallstown. After hearing a most inspiring sermon by Brother Reverend Parham, a member of the congregation presented Brother Dr. Charles Salters, President of Delta Lambda, their first Community Service award. With the theme "Building Bridges for the Future," Brother Martin K. Austin, Chairman for this event, presided, giving both the Founders' Day Commemoration and the welcome. During the Rededication Service, led by Brother E. Averal Austin, there was a candle lighting ceremony, with a candle lit for each one of the seven Founders. There was also the Omega Chapter Roll Call, led by Brother Leon S. Gilmore, during which honor was given to their deceased Alpha Brother and Dr. Sue Jones,

President, Alpha Wives, lit a candle for the late Alpha wives. Using the inspiration of the words, "Thie Past in Prologue," inscribed over the columns of the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., Dr. Durham chose his subject, "The Past, The Present, and The Future of Alpha Phi Alpha." It is the past that inspires us; the present that engages us; and the future that challenges us. After paying homage to the seven Founders of Alpha, which was the first Black Greek letter Fraternity, he stated, "that the history of the Fraternity and the history of Delta Lambda demonstrate what Shakespeare knew when he wrote "Sweet are the uses of adversity." For out of adversity of racism, disenfranchisement, criticism and rejection, our Founders developed an organization that has stood the test of time. Finally, Brother Durham reminded us that this Founders' Day affords us the opportunity like the Roman god, Janus, to look backward at out glorious past and to look fonvard to the future. And, as we pay reverent respect of the great traditions of our Fraternity and pause to glance backward at our record, we are challenged as never before to meet our responsibilities of the future; to capitalize to an even greater degree on the opportunities that lie ahead

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ho ward u Beta Celebrates 80 Years of Existense Fraternal Greetings are extended to one and all from the Most Noble Lords of Legendary Beta Chapter. Although it has been awhile since the Sphinx has heard from us, the rest of Alpha can rest assured that the Brothers of Beta have been continually and consistently upholding the aims of the Fraternity, both on Howard University's campus, and in the Black community as a whole. As we celebrate our 80th year of existence, Beta continues to uphold its reputation as a leader in service, scholarship, and achievement. Officers for the 1987-88 academic year are Brother Brent Gilmore, President; William Thomas, Vice President; Gary Hall, Treasurer; Dana Watkins, Recording Secretary; Curtis smith, Corresponding Secretary; Cornelius Bates, Chaplain; Juan Pittman, Historian; Zackery Burgess, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; Malcolm Carter, Director of Educational Activities; Eric Trapp, Sergeant-At-Arms. During the Spring of '87, several new initiates crossed the burning Beta sands into Alphadom. "Known as the Reflections of Ramses" alias the "Showboat Seven," this new line consisted of Brothers William Thomas, Eric Trapp, Dana Watkins, Zackery Burgess, Reynold McDermott, Malcolm Carter, and Cornelius Bates. Although seven initiates is a small line by Beta standards, the neophytes have quickly become productive and progessive Alpha men, thus supporting the fact that quality, not quantity, is most important when bringing new members into the fraternity. As always, Beta has maintained its traditional service-oriented ideology by sponsoring and participating in such programs as the Chapel Escort Service, in which Beta Brothers escort Howard University Hospital patients to and from weekly chapel services held at Howard's Rankin Chapel; the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program which, with the assistance of our Sweetheart Court, provides guidance and companionship to the youth of the D.C. area; and the Gage Eckington Tutorial Program, in which 34

Brothers give several hours a week of their spare time tutoring students at Gage Eckington Elementary School in subjects that need attention. In addition, Beta also sponsored several "Black Movie Nites" on Howard's campus; seminars on Egyptology and the tinted contact lens controversy; and was chosen as hosts/ushers for commemorating services and the Omega chapter initiation of the late Brother Charles Wesley. Despite all the work put into the chapter, Beta Brothers still manage to find time to excel in other endeavors on and off Howard's campus. Brother Malcolm Carter currently serves as the b u s i n e s s m a n a g e r of The Hilltop, the country's largest Black student newspaper; Brother Stanley Verrett was awarded an internship at the Washington Post, one of the country's most prestigious newspapers, and also serves as a disc jockey for Washington's popular WDJY-FM commercial radio station; and Brother William Thomas served as chairperson of Howard's annual Business Week, for which he received an award for superb planning, organization, and execution. Beta Chapter will always continue to strive for excellence in all endeavors of college life, and shall always maintain extreme dedication to the goals and visions established by the Jewels 81 years ago. As long as there are pressing needs in society today, the Brothers of Beta shall never forget the reasons for pledging, the long tradition of the Chapter, and its never-ending commitment to Blackness.

Virginia Alpha Omicron Lambda holds Annual Family Picnic The 1987/88 activity schedule of Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter included a number of outstanding events. In addition, noteworthy pursuits by individual members deserve recognition. The annual family picnic sponsored by the Chapter at South Park in Allegheny County was a huge success! While it was a "basket style" event, the over 150 guests were served corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs,

soda pop, beer, and ice cream. On the heels of this event eight brothers made the trek to San Francisco for the General Convention. Some were accompanied by families who enjoyed the activities planned for them. The Black & Gold Ball held at the Pittsburgh Marriott was another resounding success! Over four hundred brothers and their guests danced to the "big band" sound featuring musical selections from the 1940's through the 80's. Founders' Day was highlighted with a "closed b a n q u e t " which focused attention on two additional brothers who had achieved 50 years in Alpha! They were Brothers Richard Bennett and Henry D. McCullough who joined last year's inductees into the 50 Year Ranks: Brothers Donald Jefferson, Harry Thornton, James Burgette, Frank Bolden, Leroy Patrick, and John Cundieff. Brother Dr. William A. G. Fisher, principal of Taylor-Allderdice High School was named one of Pittsburgh's "Outstanding Citizens of 1987". His educational and community achievements were noteworthy, despite the achievements of other Black citizens, Brother Fisher was the only Black so recognized. Brother Harold White, a 19 year faculty member of predominately white West Virginia University, was reelected President of the West Virginia State Behavioral Health Advisory Council to the State Health Department. In addition to financial support by other brothers for the National Building Fund Campaign, Brother White was recognized as the leading contributor of the Chapter to this drive. The Chapter is actively involved in supporting the NAACP and in the local get-out-the-vote efforts as a portion of its community activities. Recently it was the only male organization involved in the city-wide efforts to reduce or eliminate out-ofwedlock teen pregnancies held at the Convention Center. As a concurrent thrust the goal of preventing sexually t r a n s m i t t e d d i s e a s e s w a s also included. Brother Arthur Stewart was the lucky winner of the annual "Christmas Cheer" raffle. This and the annual "Monte Carlo" night were the primary fund raisers for the "Howard Hairston Memorial Scholarship Fund". The Sphinx/Spring 1988

With the establishment of the first black developed and controlled nonprofit foundation in Pittsburgh named the "POISE FOUNDATION" by Brother Bernard H. Jones, the Chapter decided to invest funds in it to support its community betterment efforts.

massQchusetts Epsilon G a m m a Lambda Commemorates Founder's Day

The Triumvirate Chapters (Sigma, Epsilon Gamma Lambda, and Nu Xi Lambda), observed founders' day on December 6, 1987. The event took place at the Freedom House, a social service agency, in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Master of ceremonies for the occasion was Brother Ralph Frazier. Brother Frazier informed the gathering that the triumvirate chapters of New England East, in conjunction with local social service agencies, completed their first project alpha session on December 5, 1987. The next session, January 1988, will be expanded to increase client enrollment by one hundred percent. A dynamic commemorative address was delivered by Brother Willie J. Davis, a prominent Massachusetts barrister. Attorney Davis, past president of Epsilon Gamma Lambda and current national president of Morehouse Alumni Association, actively recuits minority students for enrollment in historically black colleges and universities. His address focused on the benefits black students derive from matriculating at such institutions of higher education. He candidly acknowledged being a benefactor of instructors and merUors (many of them Alpha Men) who displayed a personal interest in his educational and moral development. Rather than exploitation and abuse, he received nuturing and assistance at various vulnerable stages in his maturation. The athletic and legal exploits, of Brother Davis, are already legendary. EGL Chapter president, Clifton E. Reed, introduced three neophyte brothers: George Carter, Steve Soares, and Ralph Frazier. During their pledge period, the brothers particiThe Sphinx/Spring 1988

pated in a community service project at the Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal church in Boston. A sizeable monetary contribution was made to the A PHI A Educational Foundation by these Brothers during their pledge program. College brothers from Sigma Chapter Mark Gross, Roy Harris, Antonio Hart, Rosendo Molina, Jonathan Mooty, plus Nathaniel Whitmal delighted the audience with a short skit depicting the fraternity's genesis. Brother Robert L. Rogers was honored by EGL Chapter as its Brother of the Year. In addition, Brother Rogers was presented the "District Director's Trophy" in recognition of the model pledge program he developed to serve both college and alumni chapters. The Triumverate Chapters honored Brother Davis with their "Distinguished Service Award" for sustained and meritorious service to the community and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Truly, this day was a grand sharing of Noble Fellowship and Brotherhood, which remains an integral part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Legacy. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Clifton E. Reed

Virginia VACAPAF Convention held in South Hill, VA

The 44th Annual Convention of the Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was held in South Hill, Virginia March 13-15, 1987. Host chapters were Epsilon Omicron Lambda, Iota Tau Lambda, Delta Nu Lambda, Delta Tau and Xi Zeta. Brother Ernest L. Morse, Southern Virginia Director of the Eastern Region, was Convention Chairman. The Convention opened with a welcome from George W.C. Brown, Jr., VACAPAF President, Mr. S.H. Raines, Mayor of South Hill, and sponsoring chapter presidents. Brother Morse made himself available to the entire delegation and encouraged each participant to take advantage of the "Southern Virginia hospitality" surrounding them. As in past years, this Convention was p l a n n e d with a variety of

activities relating to local, regional, and national issues. Among the highlights were workshops on chapter operations, risk management, and c o m m u n i t y service i n v o l v e m e n t . Brother James Cooley presided over an extremely informative "Public Program" entitled, The Implications of Drug Use and Abuse from Three Perspectives: Medical, Psychological, and Religious. The panelists included a college chaplain, a psychology professor, and a local medical examiner. Other notable events of the Convention included presentations by candidates for Eastern Vice-President, a review of national and regional matters by. Eastern Vice-President, Brother William Ross, and election of new VACAPAF officers. The candidates for Eastern Vice-President were Frank Devine (Philadelphia), Elbert Wisner (New Jersey), and Warren Scott (Delaware). During the final session of the Convention, Brother William Ross, Eastern Vice-President, gave the oath of office to the following: J.A. Tony Mann, President; Remusk Rhodes, III, Isf Vice-President; James Coleman, 2nd Vice-President; Larry James, Treasurer; Leo Ross, Financial Secretary; Herman Lundy, Recording Secretary; James Wright, Corresponding Secretary; Andre Jones, Parliamentarian; James Cooley, Historian; Otha Myers, Associate Editor-to-The Sphinx; Conrad Gillem, Director of College Affairs; Kevin Thomas, Assistant Director of College Affairs; David Mosley, Jr., Sergeant-at-Arms; and Weldon Smith, Chaplain. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Otha Myers

maryland KEL Making Push Towards Reclamation

Kappa Epsilon Lambda Chapter, Prince Georges County, Maryland sends greetings from the land of pleasant living. The Brothers of KEL started off the fraternal year of 1988-89 with a strong push. Kappa Epsilon Lambda was the driving force behind the election of Brother Warren Scott of Delaware as Eastern Regional Vice-President. 35

Brother Steve Boykin, then president of KEL and campaign manager for Brother Scott was appointed District Director for area 6. Other brothers from KEL were also appointed to positions of great prominence within the region. KEL is making a major push towards reclaimation and being Risk Management certified, one hundred percent. The goal of KEL in this fraternal year is to reclaim twenty five new members. Brother George Austin, a former Beta Alpha man is leadering this effort. Under former president Steve Boykin and now president Cleveland Haynes leadership, KEL will strive toward all members being Risk Management certified. KEL has conducted seminars throughout the Eastern Region this year. Scholarship, Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets, leadership programs for male black youth are just some of the programs KEL has planned for this fraternal year. KEL hopes to be a major player on a national level.

george mason u lota Alpha still moving forward

The Brothers of Iota Alpha Chapter of George Mason University extend a warm and hearty greeting to all who reside in the realm of Alphadom. We hope that you have been upholding Alpha high since we last communicated. We are proud to report that we are holding Alpha high and will continue to do so in the name of the seven Jewels. Iota Alpha Chapter officers and members for the 1987-88 academic year are as follows: Darren Lyons, President; Brian Trent, Vice-President and Director of Education; Dwight McKinnon, Recording Secretary; Lamar McCown, Corresponding Secretary; David Atkins, Treasurer and Editor-toThe Sphinx; Edward Broaddus, Chaplain and Parliamentarian; Norris Tyler, Historian and Dean of Pledges; Keith Weatherford, Asst. Dean of Pledges; and James Thomas. These members are diligently promoting the purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha. The Brothers of Iota Alpha would like to take this opportunity to tell 36

you of the events and the programs that we held the 1987-88 academic year. On November 13, 1987 we hosted our annual "Step for Hunger" Show. This show was a charity function in which the proceeds were used to feed needy families on Thanksgiving Day. We, the Brothers of Iota Alpha, realize that we all do not have the opportunity to take meals for granted. We as black people, and as black men, sometimes need to extend our hand to give and not receive. Another event that the Brothers of George Mason centered their attention around was "Founders' Day". Our celebration began on December 2, the day the first line of Iota Alpha crossed into Alphadom. It continued through December 7, the day Iota Alpha Chapter became chartered. A host of programs and projects took place during this time period. Also, in the month of December, the Brothers sponsored a "Clothing Drive" in which collected items were distributed among the needy. The Brothers in this Chapter believe that we are in the position to help others and that service is placed high on our list of Alpha priorities. Until we can communicate with you again, remember some can say, "I think I can"; others can say, "I know I can"; but few can say, "I did". The Brothers of Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. challenges you to be one of the few that can say "I did." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;David C. Atkins

Mims and Dalton Haskins for producing an impressive and deeply moving program. Brother Earnest Williams, President of Eta Theta Lambda, presided over this memorable celebration. The keynote speaker, Brother (Dr.) Henry Ponder introduced movingly and most eloquently by Brother Mims, sharply reminded his audience of today's problems and those of the future. Brother Ponder, still wrapped in glory for his brilliant fiscal success as he brought Fisk University back from the brink of disaster, titled his address: The Challenge of the New Civil Rights. He told his comparatively affluent, middle-class audience that they must not forget the poor, the emerging new "underclass," and the phenomenon of the "homeless." Black enrollment in post-secondary education had shown an alarming decrease and many of the gains of the 60's and 70's were being eroded. He challenged the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, the undisputed leaders of the Black community (and often of the white community, e.g. Brother William H. Gray III) to follow through on the Voting Rights Act of 1964 to gain not only political but social, economic, and educational power. He stressed that Alpha men do not seek governmental "handouts," as such, but that a full share of the nation's resources should be allocated towards helping the individual to help himself instead of spending trillions on weapons of destruction.

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The Founders' Day Program involved all the Chapters in the Metropolitan Areas IV and V In two tastefully staged ceremonies and a presentation by Brother Herbert Baldwin, President of Zeta Zeta Lambda, dramatic use of lighted candles and the chimes of the organ were used to salute the Seven Jewels and all Alpha men who have entered into Omega Chapter. The participating Chapter Presidents: Curtis Lewis, Theta Epsilon; Herman Washington, Gamma Iota Lambda; Steven Skinner, Eta Zeta Lambda; Ward Fuller, Eta; Donovan Dean, Delta Chi; Warren Austin, Alpha Gamma Lambda; and Derix Skelton, Kappa Rho. Prolonged applause was given to Brother (Dr.) Moses Telford (Gamma Iota Lambda) Director of St. Gabriel's Singers from Brook-

New York Alpha Men celebrate Founders' Day

Praise was heaped upon the Eta Theta Lambda Chapter of Long Island, New York for hosting one of the most spectacularly successful events in recent Greek letter fraternity history, as the highly dedicated Brothers of Metropolitan Areas IV and V, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrated their annual Founders' Day on December 5, 1987 at the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in Hempstead, Long Island, New York. All Alpha should commend CoChairmen Brothers (Dr.) George L.

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lyn. Music is basic and fundamental to us of African origin and Brother Stafford Lewis Stewart, the organist, made it evident that he understood this fact. Brother Olliver Davis, Regional Director and President of New York State mentioned the weekend of activities celebrating Founders Day. This started with a limousine escort for Dr. Ponder's arrival in New York led by Brother Gerard Burnett of Eta Theta Lambda, followed that evening with an elegant, yet home-like dinner reception at the beautiful lakeside Coral House Inn, Baldwin, New York, hosted jointly by Brother and Mrs. Earnest Williams and the Brothers of Eta Theta Lambda and Gamma Iota Lambda. He thanked Brother(s) Theordis Norton of Eta Theta Lambda and Jake Tingman of Gamma Iota Lambda for hosting a Saturday morning reception for Dr. Ponder at the United Methodist Church, Hempstead, New York. He praised the Past State Director, Brother Clifford R. Clemmons, and the past District V Director, Brother Lewis R. Hurst. After recognizing Brother Terence Daniels, President of Xi Psi who had given the invocation, he asked the Committee to stand and accept the gratitude of the audience. The Committee included Co-Chairm e n , Dr. George L. M i m s , a n d Darlton Haskins, Brothers Keith A. Bishop, James Brown, Hosea Givan, Samuel Hercules, Lewis R. Hurst, Dr. Amos H. Jordan, Andre O'Brien, Steven Skinner, Luther Smith, Dr. Moses Telford, Robert R. Thweatt, and Steven Cuffey.

MIDWEST ohio Alpho Xi Lambda holds 15th Annual Recognition Banquet On May 1, 1987 the Alpha Xi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity held 15th annual recognition banquet for 100 outstanding high school minority students. The theme for this year was "Recognizing Youth Now For Their Worth and Potentialities." The Sphinx/Spring 1988

(from I. to r.) Arthur Roach, Dr. Melvin Terrell, Emerson Ross, }r. president of Alpha Phi Alpha, Dr. Lancelot C.A. Thompson speaker, Robert E. Smith director of educational affairs, held a recognition banquet for Toledo area minority high school students. This eoent is held annually to help support student obtain their goals of higher education, (photo by Bruce L. Lighton)

This event was organized by several fraternity and community leaders. Emerson Ross, Jr. is president of the chapter and also the manager of employee services and community relations at Owens Corning Fiberglass Corp. in Toledo, Ohio. Robert E. Smith is the director of educational affairs in the fraternity and is also the manager of computer systems of Toledo Edison Company. Arthur Roach and Robert Stubblefield both are principals in local elementary schools and are members on the educational affairs board. Melvin C. Terrell, Ph.D., is the director of the office of minority affairs at the University of Toledo and is also a board member. The students received a certificate for their outstanding performance in school. "It is always a personal pleasure," said Smith, "to provide this kind of opportunity to younger people in which they endeavor." The chapter also holds a fall dance every year and the money raised goes into scholarships for Toledo area youth.

MOVING? REPORT YOUR NEW ADDRESS & SS # TO: Membership Department Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. 4432 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Chicago. IL 60653

u of okron Alpha Tau Initiates 7 New Members Greetings from the Brothers of Alpha Tau Chapter here at the University of Akron, in Akron Ohio. The Brothers of Alpha Tau Chapter are continuing with our many philanthropic causes among them is our help in the November elections in the Akron/Summit County area. We circulated literature and other information on an issue to improve the rights of victims of child abuse and we also helped Brother Michael Williams of our graduate chapter Eta Tau Lambda in his successful bid for the council seat in the city of Akron. In February we hosted the 14th annual Ohio state convention. This convention was held at the Cascade Holiday Inn in downtown Akron. The theme for this years convention was "Changes Past and Present", to accentuate the changes Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. went through in the past and the changes the fraternity is going through now. The Brothers of Alpha Tau Chapter are adjusting to the acceptance of 7 new brothers into the brotherhood, " T h e S a n d s of T i m e " , t h e y a r e ; R o d n e y D e c a t u r , Keith B r o w n , C o r n e l P e n l a n d , D a r r y l McLin, 37

William J e n k i n s , C e d r i c Steele and Dorian McGrady. The Brothers of Alpha Tau Chapter hope everyone has a prosperous 1988 and in the new year may your hands always be stretched out in brotherhood and friendship, but never in want! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wil Jenkins

kentucky The Newest and The Oldest There is a new graduate chapter in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. This new chapter, Omicron Nu Lambda, was founded April 16, 1986, at Fort Knox/Radcliff, Kentucky, by coordination of community Alphamen residing in Radcliff along with fellow Alphamen stationed at the U.S. Army Installation at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The ten charter members were Robert Shields, Victor Holman, Harold Tucker, Edwin Lloyd, Granvial Quick, Carl Tyson, Lawrence Wilkerson, William Turner, Jeffery Holden, and Leroy Graham. The first officers were Robert Shields, President; Harold Tucker, Vice President; Edwin Lloyd, Secretary; and Victor Holman, Treasurer. These dedicated Alphamen were burdened with the challenging task of getting the new chapter organized and upholding the high standards of Alpha Phi Alpha. The accomplishments of these hardworking and dedicated Brothers included a recreational fundraising activity in November, 1986, that assisted underprivileged community members in obtaining food baskets for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. In December, 1986, Omicron Nu Lambda hosted a fundraiser to help underprivileged children to have a Merry Christmas. In the summer of 1987, the brothers of Omicron Nu Lambda hosted a highly successful scholarship fundraising dance at the Fort Knox Copple Recreation Center. On July 25, 1987, at the First Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Steven Sanford received the Charles H. Wesley College Scholarship for achieving acadmic excellence. In the fall of 1986, the officers and 38

charter members initiated five new Alphamen into Omicron Nu Lambda Chapter. Five more new Alphamen were initiated into Omicron Nu Lambda in the summer of 1987. Now over fifteen members strong, the new chapter continues to exemplify dedication. Brothers Shields, Holman, and T Williams represented Omicron Nu Lambda at the Alpha Lambda Chapter Founders Day Dinner in Louisville, Kentucky, where National President Charles C. Teamer was the keynote speaker. Afterwards the Brothers stated that it was an enriching experience for the newest chapter to come together with the oldest chapter. As Omicron Nu Lambda enters its second year, the Brothers will strive to maintain the highest standards of personal progress, brotherly love and service to all mankind. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Aaron A. Williams

ohio Eta Tau Lambda holds 4th Annual Youth Recognition Dinner Greetings, Brothers of Alpha Land, from Eta Tau Lambda; it's that time again for news of this chapter's events. Before doing this, our readers deserve an explanation for the erratic reporting of the past year. Due to persistant and severe illness of a family member, reporting deadlines could not be met. Since then the situation has stabilized and future respects will be rendered in time. O n e of t h i s c h a p t e r ' s major a c t i v i t i e s , t h e Police C o m m u n i t y Dialogue Program, led by its able Director, Brother Charles Walker, held its Fourth Annual Youth Recognition Dinner on May 1st of last year. A large capacity crowd enjoyed the witty remarks of the speaker, Carter Womack, 4th Ward Councilman, City of Akron. They were also pleased to hear about the achievements of the young students presented as essay winners. There were nine winners overall, three in the 15-16 age group and six in the 12-14 age group. An Alpha salute to Brother Walker and his staff for recognizing the future leaders of our community. During December, 1986, several

Brothers attended a Risk Management Training Session in Cleveland. This was and is required by the National Fraternity Convention of last year that all chapter officers must be certified by completing the above training in order for the chapter to be listed as an active one. Another training session was held in January at which the materials were presented and the test given to approximately 26 of the Brothers which included the chapter officers. Brother Wayne Hawkins, Chapter President, reported that all of the officers of Eta Tau Lambda have completed the training and the chapter will be listed as an active one. This chapter was well represented at the National Convention during August 1986 through its delegates Brother Robert Bender, Othello Skinner, Past General President James R. Williams, Emmett Jones and William Lindsey. A major highlight of the convention was a march on the Capital to protest the Administration's policy regarding apartheid. Brother Othello Skinner and William Lindsey visited the officers of Senators Glenn and Metzenbaum seeking their support for the Fraternity's stand against apartheid. One of the most enjoyable and unforgettable events sponsored by the chapter is that involving the Black Santa Claus. For the past decade, this Black Santa Claus, otherwise known as Brother Othello Skinner, has brought the joy of Christmas to thousands of youngsters around Akron. This past Christmas he attended many affairs before hundreds of kids making the day brighter and happier for them. Another Alpha Salute to Brother Skinner for his unselfish sharing of his talents. An historic and increasingly more p o p u l a r event is that which this chapter co-sponsors with the AkronSummit County Public Library and the Akron Community Service Center and Urban League. This event was the Third Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture held on January 18, 1987 featuring the noted poet and Senior Editor of Ebony Magazine, Lerone Bennett, Jr. Mr. Bennett enthralled his audience with his poignant recall of his college days while a fellow student with Brother Martin Luther King at Morehouse. He received a The Sphinx/Spring 1988

standing ovation after his talk and graciously responded to the audience many requests for autographs. Brothers Raymond Brown and Allen Killings deserve our highest commendation for their dedication and perserverance while serving on the Library Board at both State and Local levels. —William Lindsey

•»OUTH11I alabama Greetings from Epsilon Delta Lombdo Epsilon Delta Lambda is busy leading the city of Talladega. Brother Robert F. Duncan was elected to the City Council of Talladega, Alabama. Brother Dr. Charlie Stinson was elected president of the Jacksonville State University Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society. Brother Dr. Charlie Stinson, Head of the Chemistry Department at Talladega College has been appointed the Director of Education of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the State of Alabama. Brother Dr. Thomas Y. Lawrence, an assistant superintendent for the Talladgea City School System was one of the leading candidates for the position of Superintendent of the Anniston City School System. Ms. Valorie Miller, a freshman at Talladega College was the recipient of Epsilon Delta Lambda Chapter's scholarship. Ms. Miller is a pre-med major at Talladega College. —Harold A.

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south Carolina state Beta Delta sponsors Tutorial Sessions During the 1986-87 academic school year, Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at South Carolina State College sponsored and participated in the following activities: fourteen new Brothers The Sphinx/Spring 1988

The Brothers of Epsilon Delta Lambda and scholarship recipient Ms. Valorie Miller, a freshman at Talladega College.

were initiated into the Chapter, we actively participated in tutorial sessions at Brookdale Middle School; the Chapter hosted a Halloween party on the children's ward at Orangeburg Regional Hospital; we distributed food baskets to needy families in the Orangeburg area for Thanksgiving; we participated in the Inauguration of the new college president, Dr. Albert Smith (who is also a brother); participated in the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration and various campus intramural sports events. Beta Delta Chapter is also proud to congratulate Brother Winston Wooden on winning the State Oratorical Contest in October, 1987. Brother Wooden is one of the fourteen newly initiated brothers into the Chapter who will go on to compete in the oratorical contest at the regional level. The Brothers of Beta Delta Chapter are currently distributing scholarship applications to various high schools for any young man who wishes to attend South Carolina State College. The Chapter has several other programs in process and is constantly striving to be an active, productive and visible Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Beta Delta Chapter has a number of brothers on the move. Two of which are Brother Larry Coaxum and Brother Andre L. Kennedy. Each of these college brothers has attained the highest rank in the Army and Air Force ROTC respectively, on their campus.

Brother Larry Coaxum is a Computer Science major with a minor in mathematics. He is graduating in December 1987 with honors. Brother Coaxum's immediate future ambitions include entering the U.S. Army after being commissioned in December, 1987. Brother Coaxum has an impressive list of awards and honors: the Presidential Scholar Award (1983-87), ROTC Deans List Award (1983-87), and he received a two year ROTC Scholarship. Brother Coaxum is a member of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, and is an Academic All American and National Mathematics Academic Award recipient. Brother Andre L. Kennedy is an Electrical Engineering major graduating in May with honors. His immediate ambiuons are entering the U.S. Air Force upon commissioning and becoming a jet pilot. Brother Kennedy has received the Presidential Scholar Award (1984-87), ROTC Deans List Award, and the National Deans List Award of College Students. Brother Kennedy is a member of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and the Houston Engineers Society. Rounding off the scope of Brothers Coaxum and Kennedy, each has the responsibility of maintaining proper training and discipline for their fellow cadets. This is done through diligent training and hard work which we at Beta Delta commend. 39

florida Mu Zero Lambda Continues to Lead Greetings from the entire Brotherhood of Mu Zeta Lambda Chapter. We begin by introducing some new faces in our chapter. Our current chapter President, Randolph Barnes of Lakeland, Florida, moved to this area less than two years ago and since that time has worked untiringly and become an integral part of our operation. Brother Barnes was initiated into Iota Delta Chapter at Florida State University in 1974. We also have four recent initiates and they are Brothers Lloyd Brockington and Wayne Dickens of Lakeland, Florida, Frank Satchel, Jr. of Mulberry, Florida, and Howard Mathis of Winter Haven, Florida. We welcome these Brothers into the fold and issue each of them the challenge to become outstanding Alphamen in their own rights. During the month of October we hosted a very successful Haunted House/Carnival for Halloween. This project was chaired by Brother Jack Johnson, who's the Principal at Seth McKeel Jr. High School in Lakeland, Florida. Brother Johnson was commended for providing a very safe, enjoyable environment for our area youth during Halloween night. On December 6, 1987 we observed the 81st Anniversary of the Founding of Alpha. Utilizing the theme "Continuing to Build On a Solid Foundation," this program was held at the new Sheraton Hotel in Lakeland and was attended by Alphamen, Alphabettes and friends. During this program local chapter history was also mentioned and at this time a special Alpha Award of Merit was presented to Brother Lynwood Bell, who was the catalyst behind our chapter becoming chartered as well as the initial chapter president. This award was presented by Brother Donzell Floyd, who expressed the sentiments of the entire chapter Brotherhood through a poem he composed summarizing Brother Bell's commitment to Alpha. Since being initiated into Delta Beta Chapter at Bethune Cookman College in 1972, Brother Bell's has 40

Brothers of Mu Zeta Lambda pose for picture after one of their many service projects.

been a familiar face at Alpha Conventions at the State, Regional and National levels and he is held in high esteem throughout the Brotherhood. The Brothers of this chapter feel very fortunate to include a Brother of this magnitude among our ranks and wish him many years of continued service to Alpha. The month of December saw our chapter's Alpha Male Chorus perform a Christmas Concert at Harmony Baptist Church in Lakeland and we also distributed 5 food baskets to needy families throughout Polk County. During the month of January we placed an entry in Martin Luther King Parades in Winter Haven and Lakeland as well as attended church as a group the weekend of Dr. King's birthday observance and participated on the program at Harmony Baptist Church. During the month of March we hosted our annual Alpha Blood Drive-Hypertension Check at the Citrus Regional Blood Center in Lakeland. We have established a chapter blood bank at this facility to be used by our families in case of emergency so this project affords us the opportunity to donate a pint of blood each year as well as give the general public the opportunity to do likewise and have their blood pressure checked free of charge. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brother Donzell Floyd

fisk u Alpha Chi A New Dreed Has Begun We the Brothers of Alpha Chi Chapter here at the prestigious Fisk University campus would like to say 06! During the trials and tribulations of Fisk University and the new Risk Management system the chapter had its trying moments, hitting a low of four Brothers. Alpha Chi is now proud to say that the chapter is starting to rejuvenate thanks to its "New Breed" of Brothers, the help of Tau Lambda graduate chapter and the chapter advisor Brother Marcellous Brooks. The Chapter officers for 1987-88 are as follows: Brothers Darell Prince, President; Vander E. Harris, Jr. Vice President; Reginald Payne, Treasurer; Romero T. Pearson, Dean of Pledges; and Dynell T Pugh, Historian and Asst. Dean of Pledges. The chapter is proud to present its new Fall Line of 1987, "The Rule of Three", which consisted of Brothers Reginald Roberts, Lloyd Martin and Carl Ross, which brought the chapter role up to a mighty eight. During the Fall semester Alpha Chi hosted some of the Tennessee State Convention activities at Fisk University. Alpha Chi was the chapter responsible for the hard stepping, The Sphinx/Spring 1988

soul crushing Tennessee State Convention Step show in which Brothers from all corners of the Tennessee region attended. Alpha Chi was also responsible for hosting the Tennessee State Convention and the Miss Black and Gold Pageant which featured some of Alpha South most captivating ladies. On December 4, Alpha Chi celebrated both its Founders Day and the National Founders' Day, by inviting Brothers from all across the State of Tennessee to a most wonderful Luncheon. The Brothers are now making plans for the Chapters annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and the Commerative Ceremonies of Brother W. E. B. Dubois one hundreth year graduation from Fisk University. Alpha Chi wishes all the Brothers of Alpha good luck and says, "Hold the light of Alpha high", 06! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Darell Prince

alabama Omicron Lambda Coming on Strong Brothers in Omicron Lambda ex perienced considerable success in the achievement of its goals during the past Alpha year. Most noteworthy was its history-making presentation of a "Model For the Making Of An Alpha" at the Alabama State Alpha Convention at Mobile, Alabama on September 26, 1987. Initiated into Alpha and shown the "Light of the World" on this gallant occasion were Brothers Stephen Quarles, Don Gaylor, Ransom Davis and David Cunningham, all of Omicron Lambda Chapter. The impact of this presentation on the Brothers in attendance at the convention was most impressive. Its resound penetrated the walls of the convention hall in highest tribute to Brothers in Omicron Lambda and in "All Hail to Alpha" throughout the world, as surely this was an historical phenomenon and as truly, Alphas are First and Last. Serving as Chairman of the Initiation Committee which planned and directed this most illustrous occasion was Brother Leroy Simmons who The Sphinx/Spring 1988

was assisted by Brothers Larry Foster, President of Omicron Lambda; Barry McEldery, Jeff Kellar, Anthony Mack, and Derrick Clark, all of Omicron Lambda Chapter. Another significant accomplishment at the Alabama Alpha Convention was the election of Brother Iva Williams, President and Brother Theodore Hawkins, Treasurer, both of Omicron Lambda. Omicron Lambda's Scholarship Program also experienced a successful year. In its efforts to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to deserving students who are willing to help themselves, and to agencies and institutions in pursuit of similar goals, $3,000.00 were awarded for scholarship assistance. Recipients of these awards were as follows: Shannon Fuller, Xavier University ($500.00); Kim Rooser, University of A l a b a m a at B i r m i n g h a m ($500.00); Miles College, Birmingham ($1000.00); and NU Tau Chapter, University of Montevalla, Alabama ($500.00) In its continuing charge to assist in the development of effective leadership skills among Black High School Youth, Omicron Lambda sponsored thirteen (13) young Black high school students who attended the Youth Leadership Conference at Nashville, Tennessee. These youth proclaimed that the experience and benefits received from attending the conference were immeasurable. Students attending were: Iva B. Williams, III, Mia Bell, Tijuan Jones, Tereramie

Smith, and Rodney Upshaw of Ramsey High School; Courtney Kennedy and Patrick Fuller, Ensley High School; Denedra Mitchell and Stephenie Bush, Parker High School; Earnest Barbee, Jr., Shades Valley High School; Ulrica Wilson, Homewood High School; Kawaski Benjamin, West End High School; and Falana Huntley, Birmingham School of Fine Arts.

florida a&m Beta Nu sponsors "Mafia" In marking Florida A&M University's Centennial Year Celebration, signifying 100 years of service and dedication to: "Excellence With Caring", we the brothers of the Beta Nu Chapter extend greetings to all brothers in A l p h a d o m . Under the leadership of Brother Reginald J. Mitchell, we the brothers gained insight and inspiration in our quest for excellence. In using our new found insight and inspiration, our quest never ended but the restraints upon us did. A brief highlight of Fall 1987, deals mostly with community service. Some of our community service projects are Project Alpha, "Say No To Drugs Campaign," Graveyard Beautification, Bacchus, Voter's Registration Drive, 41

Visits to Miracle Hill Nursing Home, and Tallahassee Memorial Children's Ward. On another note, the brothers of the Beta Nu Chapter have also worked diligently for another cause. This cause being that of stopping "The Oppression Of A People." In doing this, the brothers participated in a Black College Day March. This march was from Florida A&M University to the capitol. The march let legislators know that we as black will not let them stop us; that we shall continue to strive for the Dream that Dr. Martin Luther King so talked about. Dr. Henry Ponder was our guest speaker. Another project was that of sponsoring "Mafia" (Men Affiliated in Alpha), at the high school level. It is designed to motivate the younger black males, who are our leaders of tomorrow, to be somebody! A "Black Awareness Seminar" was held in order to promote self-pride, blackness and to conquer racism. DBase 32 is another project that the brothers have been working on so diligently. DBase 32 is a directory of past and present brothers designed to help brothers keep in touch after they have graduated from college and moved on into the real world. At our Fall Smoker, over 80 interested men turned out and were moved by the words of Beta Nu's own Dr. Joseph Webster. Reverend Moses G. Miles was honored at the Fall Smoker for his long time dedication and inspiration to the members of the Beta Nu Chapter. The AMOT Program recently inducted 21 young and spirited men into its ranks. At the same time, we had our annual Fall Heart Line Step Show. Later, inducting 69 beautiful and talented young ladies into our Sweet Heart organization. In displaying the qualities outlined in our motto: "First Of All, Servants Of All, We Shall Transcend All," we, the brothers of the Beta Nu Chapter are representing the State of Florida at the Regional Convention as the State Step Champions, Chapter of the Year, and in our ranks is the Brother of the Year: Brother Reginald J. Mitchell. Just an indication of the l e a d e r s h i p q u a l i t i e s of B r o t h e r Reginald J. Mitchell: he and Brother James Dubrey were selected as "Out42

Brothers of Gamma Upsilon relaxing after one of their monthly campus-wide debates.

standing Young Men of America." The brothers of the Beta Nu Chapter are on the move. In being on the move, "We, the brothers, of the Beta Nu Chapter are keeping the light of Alpha Shinning Bright." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Darryl E. Smith

tougaloo college G a m m a Upsilon Isn't Through!

The brothers of Gamma Upsilon Chapter, of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity extend warm fraternal greetings to alphamen everywhere. In keeping with high standards of achievement shared by Alphamen, Gamma Upsilon successfully strived to accomplish many goals during the 1987 school year. In keeping with the tradition of "Manly Deeds," the brothers of Gamma U spearheaded projects such as a tutorial program for youth in the community, working with the local Boy Scout troop, sponsoring monthly campus-wide debates, and providing regular "words of wisdom" via our bulletin board in the college cafeteria. The brothers have not lost sight of the fact that "Scholarship" is also an

aim of Alpha, and have managed to uphold a grade point average of 3.02 on a 4.00 scale. Indeed, the fifteen brothers of Gamma Upsilon realize the importance of getting an education. The closing months of 1987 have been filled with spirit lifting achievements for the brothers of Gamma Upsilon. During the month of November, the men of Gamma U walked away with first place honors in the Mississippi State-Wide Greekshow. Not twelve hours later, six new brothers successfully "crossed the burning sands" and were initiated into the greatest fraternity man has ever known. Probably our greatest accomplishments of '87 were achieved at the Mississippi State Convention. Once again, the brothers of G U captivated the audience and won first place in the step-down. This winning spirit carried over to the oratorical contest, where Brother Herron Wilson presented a powerful, thought-provoking speech and won first place. The climax of the already successful state convention came when Gamma Upsilon was named "Chapter of the Year". We would like to wish all of our brothers the AUDACITY to get it going, the TENACITY to keep going, and the WISDOM to know that it is going onward and upward toward the Light. Good Luck in all of your future endeavors and God Bless. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Charters Chapter in Griffin The Omicron Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was chartered Sunday, November 30, 1986. The chartering ceremony was held at Mount Zion Baptist Church. The program included greetings from Mr. Raymond Head, City Commissioner; Mr. Gary Reid, County Commissioner; Mrs. Jewel Walker-Harps, President of Xi Beta Omega Chapter-Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and Mr. Robert Willis, State Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The founding brothers of the local chapter are chapter President Dewaine Bell, Shedrick Champion, Robert C. Davis, Eddie Gilbert, Cleopatrick Lacy, William Matchett, Grady Parks, Walter L. Pyron, George Tate, and James A. Touchstone. —Walter Pryon

florida Delta Xi Lambda Alive and Well

Greetings to all brothers of Alpha who continue to adhere to the light of the world. The officers for the 1987-88 year are: LeVester Tubbs, President; Wallace B r o w n , Vice-President; Herman Edwards, Recording Secretary; Christopher McCray, Jr., Corresponding Secretary; Leonard Ingram, Financial Secretary; Rufus Boykin, Treasurer; Felton Johnson, Historian; Wilfred Nix, Sergeant-at-arms; Nelson Pinder, Chaplain; Edward Wilson, Education 'Director; Michael Goodman, Associate Editor-to-The Sphinx; Ernest Goodman, Dean of Pledges; Cecil Boston, Parliamentarian. The State Round-Up was again held in Central Florida and was auspiciously hosted by Brother Felton Johnson. Vital state news, facts and recommendations were discussed, and the meeting was well attended by the Florida Chapters. Brother Wallace The Sphinx/Spring 1988

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Brown represented the chapter at the area Urban League Dinner, where distinguished personalities from around the state were in attendance. Through the screening of several applicants, and headed by Brother Fred Townsend, the Delta Xi Lambda Scholarship was awarded to James Brown, who attends Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. The Chapter, in conjunction with the University of Central Florida (UCF)/ McKnight C e n t e r of Excellence, sponsored several students to see the well known ballet, "The Nutcracker." As a special project, the fraternity has undertaken The Frontline Outreach Center, a christian-oriented organization whose emphasis is placed on encouraging and enabling to attain positive values and lifestyles in today's youth. The brothers will serve as tutors, supervisors and coaches, and high expectations are expected for this project. The Harvest-Moon Dance, chaired by Brother Wilfred Nix, was another success for the Fall agenda, whereby adults of all ages gathered in the name of ALPHA, for a good time. This was also the official kick-off for the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. We at Delta Xi Lambda will continue our quest for the continuous spirit of Alphadom. —Michael Goodman

alabama Alpha Upsilon Lambda On the Move

The brothers of Montgomery, Alabama's Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter begun their 1987-88 Fraternal year with newly elected officers and new ideas. Elected officials for this year are: Willie Anderson, President; Jethro Wilson, Vice-President; Percy Blackmon, Recording Secretary; Frank Jenkins III, Financial Secretary; John Lightfoot, Treasurer; Charles Price, Parliamentarian; William Martin, Chaplain; Marvin Daniels, Sergeant-at-arms; Lytle Allen, III, Associate Editor-to-The Sphinx; Henry Barron, Dean of Pledges; John Hall Sr., Historian; and John Ashley, Director of Educational Activities. President Anderson has initiated a community awareness and involvement program whereby community leaders are invited to address the membership during their monthly meetings. This program was kicked off with a talk and question and answer session by Coach Houston Markham, head football coach at Alabama State University. The chapter has several public service programs planned for this year. The largest will be our J. Garrick Hardy 43

cultural arts activity benefit program. Last year proceeds from this program allowed us to donate over six thousand dollars to charitable organizations in the Montgomery community, plus start a community service and charity endorsement fund. This year's program will again feature the "Atlanta Show Biz Kids" from Northside High School of the Art's in Atlanta, Georgia and students from the Carver Creative and Performing Arts Center (CCPAC) of Montgomery's Carver High School. President Anderson and the Fraternity are looking toward to again being in the forefront of service to the Montgomery community and especially to the Montgomery black community. Alpha Upsilon Lambda also served notice that they intend to be a leading force in the Alabama State Association and Alpha South. The chapter took attendance honors at the 1987 Alabama State Association Conference in Mobile, Alabama with fifteen registered brothers in attendance. In addition, Brother Charles "Chuck" Coffin was named "Alumni Brother Of The Year" for the State of Alabama. Brother Coffin and Brother John Varn a d o were elected Editor-to-The Sphinx and Sergeant-at-arms for the Alabama State Association. Also, Brother Tyrone Means serves as Chairman of the State Association's Constitution Committee. Alpha Upsilon Lambda is on the move and we won't stop until we're named "Alumni Chapter Of The Year."

north Carolina Gamma Psi Lambda holds Reclamation Picnic Greetings, Alpha Phi Alpha from the Brothers in the Land of the Sky, Gamma Psi Lambda Chapter in Asheville, North Carolina. We are located at an elevation of 2300 feet in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We have had a good summer and the Chapter is going forward with an ambitious program for 1987 and 1988 to up-hold the lofty traditions of ALPHA! The Chapter's Officers this year are A r t h e r E d i n g t o n , President; Will 44

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Burton, Vice President; Kenneth McClellan, Secretary and Associate Editor-to-The Sphinx; D a r r y l H a r t , Financial Secretary; Charles Bolden, Historian; Lonnie Gilliam, Education Director & Dean of Pledges; Lacy Haith, Chaplain; and Osborne Hart, Sergeantat-arms. The Officers were installed at our October meeting. All Brothers who are in the Western North Carolina area are invited to attend our meetings at 8:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. The meetings are held at 83 Oakland Road in Asheville, North Carolina. The Chapter had a reclamation picnic in June and reclaimed three Brothers. Pictured is the Gamma Psi Lambda Chapter Brothers at the reclamation picnic which was held at the residence of Brother Arther Edington. The Chapter plans to donate a Turkey and canned goods to a needy family in the Asheville Area on Thanksgiving. A founders day program is planned for December 4 where we will pin Brother Will Burton with his 50 year pin. We also plan a smoker for the month of December. Dr. Martin Luther King observance day will be held in January and a valentine dinner is planned for the month of February. You will be hearing more from the Brothers in the Land of the Sky! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kenneth McClellan

u of florida Young Theta Sigma Aims High The brothers of Theta Sigma here at the University of Florida extend hearty fraternal greetings to our brothers in Alphadom. This year the chapter accomplished many of the goals it set for itself. One of Theta Sigma's biggest accomplishments was a $500 donation which was made to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bust Fund. The unveiling of the bust in downtown Gainesville was held on January 19, 1987. We would like to wish the graduates of Theta Sigma, Reginald Barnes, Eric Hodges, Phillip Jackson, Terrill Jordan, and Gilbert Mincey the best as they embark on their careers. As we began our fraternal year in August, outgoing President Brother Phillip Jackson passed the leadership of Theta Sigma over to Brother Kurt E. Gilbert. The new officers for the 1987-88 fraternal year are: Sherman Fullove, Secretary; Bruce Dotten, Treasurer; Brian Robinson, Vice-President; Chris Knight, Corresponding Secretary and Historian; Hai Vu, Dean of Pledges; Rory Bell, Chaplain; Tyrone McKay, Sergeant-at-arms; and Anthony Jackson, Dean of Education. The Sphinx/Spring 1988

Brother Gilbert and the young Theta Sigma Chapter have high ambitions for the year. Winning Chapter of the Year at state competition, initiating more great men into Alphadom, and the implementing of another successful "Alpha Week" here at the University of Florida are a few of the goals set for Theta Sigma. With the willingness and determination that all Alpha men possess, "we shall transcend" our goals. —Christopher Knight

mississippi Zeta Mu Lambda sponsors Project Alpha Seminar The Brothers of Alpha Tau Lambda pose after one of may yeomen services in the community

Project Alpha Teenage Pregnancy: A Shared Responsibility The Zeta Mu Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, The Magnolia Branch of the March of Dimes and the Community Action Agency cosponsored a Teenage Pregnancy Program in Gulfport, Mississippi June 12, 1987. Approximately thirty young males attended the first of several planned workshops on the subject of teenage pregnancy. The subjects and discussions involved the physical, psychological, economical and sociological impacts of teen pregnancy. Some of the discussions included role models and values and how they affect our lives; sexually transmitted diseases and their consequences.

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Oklahoma A Busy and Productive Year for Alpha lau Lambda The Brothers of Alpha Tau Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Tulsa, Oklahoma, have been

very busy and very productive in the community. It is unfortunate many of the accomplishments have not been recorded in the official organ, the Sphinx. The members of this chapter are pillows of the community. They are giving yeomen service in the areas of YMCA, scholarships, church programs, civic, political programs, and social activities. The officers of the local chapter are Lawerence H e n d e r s o n , President; Sam J o h n s o n , 1st Vice-President; Romeo Alford, Jr., 2nd Vice-President; Edward Guess, Secretary; Donald Butler, Financial Secretary; Callion Lockridge, Treasurer; Robert L. Fairchild, Chaplain; Claxton Nails, Sergeant-at-

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Arms; Emanuel Palmer, Associate Editor-to-The Sphinx. The scholarship program of Alpha Tau Lambda is a success. The chapter was chartered in 1934, and since that time, the brothers have demonstrated their love for mankind by awarding scholarships annually to worthy boys graduating from high schools in surrounding communities and high schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are two Projects sponsored by the local chapter to raise funds for the scholarship program. The first and most important project is the scholarship dance is an annual event, and is sponsored at Fountain Head Lodge located on the banks of Lake Eufaula, near checoteah, Oklahoma. The second project is the late brother Sam Burns Sr., Memorial Western Dance. As a result of these two projects, the local chapter in the past fifteen years has given more than $30,000.00 in scholarships to graduating seniors. The brothers also sponsor a Christmas Party, and a party for their wives and sweethearts. The party for the wives and sweethearts is held in February, near Valentines day. Invitations are extended to any "brother who wishes to attend the scholarship dance given at Fountain Head Lodge, Checoteah. This dance is usually held in April.

arkansas state u Strong Leadership and Risk Management Pays Off for Theta Upsilon

The Brothers of Theta Upsilon, seated at Arkansas State University, would like to extend fraternal greetings to our brothers in Alpha. The 1986-87 school year proved to be a very exciting and uplifting year for Theta Upsilon. During the fall semester three new brothers were initiated and during the spring semester the chapter added fourteen new brothers. With these additions Theta Upsilon increased in size and strength from nine active brothers to a whopping 26 active brothers. This increase in the number and quality of new brothers can be attributed to strong leadership and a committment to the Risk Management Pledge Procedures. 46

Brothers of Theta Upsilon cooling out after sponsoring its Alpha Phi Alpha walk-a-thon to rai mony for the March of Dimes. A commitment to the creed, "First of All; Servants to All; We Shall Transcend All;" causes the brothers of Theta Upsilon to continue emphasis in community and campus service projects. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Theta Upsilon helped to feed needy families by distributing food baskets throughout the community. In the fall, an Alpha Phi Alph Walk-a-thon was held to raise money for the March of Dimes. This was followed by participation in the spring National March. A total of $723.50 was donated to the March of Dimes by Theta Upsilon. The brothers also sponsored a tribute to Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., held an annual Alpha Phi Alpha Invitational Basketball Tournament and presented an annual Mr. Ebony Contest. These projects not only helped the campus and community, but also inspire the brothers to continue to march onward and upward toward the light. Theta Upsilon captured the attention of all who attended the first National Pan-Helenic Council Ball held at Arkansas State University (ASU) by earning the vast majority of awards. The fraternity received the community service award, fraternity of the year award and two awards for membership growth and total number of members respectively. Brothers Calvin Meriwether and Tony Wolfe received individual awards for having the highest GPA's for individual greek members.

The brothers of Theta Upsilon extend activities beyond the local chapter. Brother Greg Tate served as chapter president for the past two years and took the chapter to new heights. He also serves as secretary for the state Alpha Phi Alpha conference, and second Vice President of the ASU National Pan Helenic Council. Brother Bobby Brown served as a delegate to the ASU National Pan Helenic Council and as treasurer of the ASU Engineer's Club. Brother Rodney Lockett held the positions of reporter on the university's yearbook and newspaper staffs. Brother Harvey Porchia filled the office of president of the United Voices Gospel Choir on campus. The list of achievements of the brothers of Theta Upsilon goes on and is too extensive to include all involvements. The 1987-88 fraternal year started in September with outgoing President, Brother Greg Tate, passing the gavel to Brother Rickey Greer. Other officers elected for the 1987-88 school year were: Brothers Anthony Williams, Vice President; L. W. Massie, Secretary; Bobby Brown, Treasurer; Dennis Smith, Chaplain, Jerome Burnette, Historian; Rickey Winfrey, Assistant Editor-to-The Sphinx; Greg Tate, Dean of Pledges; and Rodney Wright, Director of Educational Activities. Our aim is to become and assist our brothers in becoming well rounded individuals. In keeping with the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha, we stress scholThe Sphinx/Spring 1988

arship and the promotion of cultural enrichment. We expect our members to exemplify high standards, moral conviction, honesty, the love of all mankind, and a general demeanor that makes us proud to say, "there goes an alpha man!" —Rickey Winfrey

dillard u Beta Phi Celebrates 50th Anniversary Greetings Brothers! The time has come for us to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Beta Phi. This is a once in a life-time celebration and one that should be filled with excitement and adoration for Beta Phi. We have plenty to be grateful for, and we should be overwhelmed as we take part in this historic celebration. The festivities have been planned for the week of May 10-17, 1988. We look forward to your coming and your participation in the commemoration of our beloved chapter, Beta Phi. Come share with us in this notable occasion and rekindle ties with brothers that you haven't seen in quite awhile and establish ties with the present brothers of "Bloody Beta Phi." For to us from falling hands they threw the torch, be it ours to hold it high!!! We look forward to seeing you and if you have any questions feel free to contact Brother Joshua Williams Jr. at (504) 282-1628. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. See you in May!

California Gamma Chi Lambda elects New Officers Gamma Chi Lambda held a ceremony in which they installed their officers for the 1987-88 year. The ceremony was held in the Mase Lounge at the Presido Officers Club in San Francisco, California. The following brothers were installed as Officers. Joseph S. Witcher, President; Stanton The Sphinx/Spring 1988

The Brothers of Epsilon Beta get reacquinted at their reunion and Black and Cold Ball. W Jones, Vice-President; Arthur Brown, Recording Secretary; Robert Powell, Jr., Corresponding Secretary; M. Howard Edwards, Treasurer; Johnnie Porter, Associate Editor-to-The Sphinx; Ted. H. Wright, Sergeant-at-Arms; Grandvel Jackson, Parliamentarian; Fr. Charles E. Taylor, Chaplain; Dr. Ashby C. Jones, Historian; Adolphus Thomas, Director of Educational Affairs; Col. Elmon M. Elmore, Dean of Pledges. Recognition was given to Mrs. Helen Harris for doing an outstanding job as the Chairperson of the Ladies and Children activities doing the Fraternities National Convention in San Francisco. Mrs. Harris is the wife of Brother Jim Harris who is a member of Gamma Chi Lambda. The affair was well attended and ended on a high note. —Johnnie Porter

fresno state u Epsilon Beta sponsors Black and Gold Ball Greetings to all our Brothers in Alphadom throughout this nation and abroad. The brothers of Epsilon Beta held a Black and Gold Ball, last spring, for all the brothers living in Fresno, California. The reunion was called to get acquainted with the alumni brothers of EB and brothers who make their

home in Fresno. The brothers ranged from the founding brothers of the chapter to the neophyte, which was myself. The scene of our annual Black and Gold Ball was at the Hacienda Hotel in Fresno. The evening started with a brief social period and dinner. Brother E. Sam Sears, who is the Central California Director, presented an award to Horace Hampton, the oldest Alpha brother in Fresno. Brother Greg Sears presented the National History of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Phillip Cooley gave the local history of Epsilon Beta and also presented Brother Clint Williams with the chapter "brother of the year" award. Brother Kelvin Ashford, Master of Ceremonies for the evening, acknowledged the sweethearts as the brothers of Epsilon Beta presented them with roses for their hard work. The evening came to a close when all the brothers got together to sing The Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn, a game of "A Phi A slap back," and a group picture of Alpha Brothers of Epsilon Beta and Iota Nu Lambda. Afterwards, the floor was open for dancing, which was open to the public. In conclusion, we had a nice time and everything went well. Epsilon Beta is alive and well and is growing to higher levels. We work hard to keep Alpha held high, because we are "First of all; Servants of all; and We shall transcend all." —Gregory Williamson 47

B r o t h e r W I L L I A M E. COLEMAN entered Omega Chapter at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born on September 17, 1925 in Roseton, New York, one of nine children born to Mrs. Joanna High Coleman and the late Mr. William H. Coleman. He received his early education in the public schools of Newburgh, N.Y. He was a Veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Navy from January 1944 to April 29, 1946. He entered Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia (now Hamption University) in September 1946 and graduated in June 1950 with a B.S. Degree in Accounting. He married his college sweetheart, Frances Abbott, on March 25, 1951. To this union two children were born, a son and a daughter. He was employed as an Accountant at Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina, from September 1950 to June 1953. In May 1951 he was initiated in Beta Nu Lambda Chapter, Charlotte. He held the office of Recording Secretary year 195253. He and his wife moved to Columbus, Ohio in June 1953. In 1957 he began employment at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, ASD, as an accountant. Due to his illness he retured from Wright Patterson in 1981 as a Supervisory Accountant after 27 years of government service. He became affiliated with Theta Lambda Chapter upon moving to Dayton in 1958. He was Corresponding Secretary, 1966; Financial Secretary, 1967-71; and Vice President, 1973-74. Brother Coleman served on the Long Range Planning Committee, Dayton Board of Education; he was a Boy Scout of America Area Representative; and was a member of the Dayton Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. The Dayton Chapter established a Scholarship Fund at Hampton University in memory of Brother Coleman. This Fund is to be used by Dayton area students for books, supplies, or other educational needs. He was a member of Zion Hill Mssionary Baptist Church and was a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Theta Lambda Chapter memorial services were held Wednesday, February 18 at Bowman Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 19 at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at the Dayton National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Frances; son, William L. Coleman, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; daughter, Karen Coleman Greenlee, Silver Spring, Md.; mother, Mrs. Joanna Coleman, N e w b u r g h , N.Y.; 3 g r a n d s o n s , Ian & Rhys G r e e n l e e a n d Brandon Coleman; 4 sisters; 4 brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Brother GEORGE O. COBB III, was b o m April 4, 1956 in Waycross, Georgia to Mr. and Mrs. George Cobb, Jr. Brother Cobb graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He received a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from 48

Emporia State University. He was employed with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation Division in Tifton, Georgia as a counselor and evaluator. Brother Cobb was a dedicated Alpha man whose strong character and integrity served as an example to others. Brother Cobb's life was a reflection of the aims of Alpha: Manly deeds, Scholarship and Love of All Mankind. He was active in the church, serving as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Steward and Sunday School Teacher at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a strong voice in the community, holding leadership positions in several civic organizations and having been appointed chairman of the Board of Elections and Registration for Tift County, Georgia. Brother Cobb was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his parents, two sons, Goerge Cobb IV and Roy Taljon Cromer, one daughter Getoya Jovonne Cobb, two brothers, three sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Brother PIERRE HENRY DAVIS began his long career in education as a teacher of mathematics at Booker T. Washington School in September, 1942. This was interrupted by his induction into the United States Army in February, 1943. He served with pride at Fort Benning, Georgia and many other army installations in the United States, the Philippines, New Guinea, and other sites in the South Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. He was discharged as a First Lieutenant, entered the reserves, and retired as a Colonel in 1979. For thirty-eight years, Pierre served the children of Baltimore City in several capacities in the public school system. He was teacher of mathematics at Druid Junior High, teacher and department head of mathematics at Charles H. Houston Junior High, special assistant at Harlem Park Junior High, assistant principal at Carrollton Junior-Senior High School, Baltimore City College, and Diggs-Johnson Junior High. He retired from this position in 1980. He was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and had served as president of Delta Lambda Chapter, the Baltimore graduate chapter of the Alphas. He was a member of The Club, an investment group. He dearly loved his closest friends, now known as The Group, with whom he socialized, traveled and enjoyed an extended family relationship. Known as "Buddy" by his immediate family and "Sam" by his legion of friends, Pierre was a quiet guy who had many interests. He loved to travel and with his wife toured the United States and visited Hawaii, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Israel, Morocco, England, and France. T h e S p h i n x / S p r i n g 1988

Brother JOHN WYCLIFFE FLEMMING, Walnut Hills, who served in the Cincinnati Public School System for 35 years, died Thursday at the Lake Hospital West in Cleveland. He was 77. He began his career as a teacher at Douglass Elementary School and Cutter Junior High School. He served as assistant principal for seven years and principal for 10 years at Evanston Elementary School. He retired in 1972 and in 1974 began a second career assisting the elderly through the Council On Aging. Mr. Flemming attended Douglass Elementary and was graduated from Withrow High School. He received his bachelor's degree in education and a master of science degree in education from Xavier University. He also studied at Oxford University in England. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Europe as a warrant officer. He also was active in the YMCA, Ohio Education Association and the Southwest Ohio Teachers Association. "He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Chuch in Walnut Hills for 68 years," the Rev. Wayne Davis said. "His contributions will be sorely missed."

Brother WILLIAM H. FRENCH died at the age of 63. Brother French was born May 27, 1923 in Philpot, Kentucky. He was the son of the late William and Pearl French. Brother French attended Daviess County Elementary School, Western High School Owensboro, Kentucky, Western Kentucky Vocation School, Lexington Signal Corp. He graduated from Kentucky State University and attended Morehead State University. Brother French was a retired Quality Assurance Inspector of the Blue Grass Army Depot. A U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter Lexington, Kentucky, YMCA, NAACP, Vice President of Kentucky State Alumni Association, Northside Lions Club, President of the Neighborhood Club, Treasurer of the Esquire Club, a former instructor of the Fayette County Adult Education, member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church of Daviess County, a Registered Representation of United Investors and Vice-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Brother French is survived by his wife Virginia, twin daughters Jacquelyn and Gwendolyn, two sons, William III and Karl, two brothers, two sisters, several sisters-in-laws, brothersin-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

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Brother RICKY GRAVES, was a member of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Dr. James Matthews, Jr., Pastor. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joy Williams Graves; daughter, Rickessia; and son Ricky Graves, Jr.; parents, Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Francis Graves; sisters, Mrs. Brenda Neal and Mrs. Gwendolyn Richardson; brothers, Ralph Graves III of Indiana, David, Reginald, Fletcher and Mitchell Graves; a loving nephew, Daryl; aunts, Mrs. Margaret Wilkes of Terre Haute, Ind., Mrs. Laura Phinx, and Mrs. Gertrude Smith; sisters-in-law, Deborah, Catherine and Elizabeth Graves; brother-in-law, Michael Neal, Sr.; a host of nieces, nephews; loving relatives; and friends. Arrangements entrusted to A. B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc. 3631 Moncrief Road.

Brother KENNETH GENE GROGGS was born in Kansas City, Kansas and had lived in Chicago for over 30 years. Mr. Groggs was an architect and had been president of Groggs & Williams Associates in Platte Woods, currently had a contract with the Kansas City School District. He was formerly an associate architect for C.F. Murphy & Associates in Chicago and had been project development coordinator for the Chicago Public Building Commission. He was named state architect for Illinois in 1973. He was the first black in the nation to be supervising architect of a state. Mr. Groggs was a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He was a founding member and past treasurer of the National Organization of Minority Architects and was past president of the Black Archives Collaborative. He was a former member of Scarab honor fraternity of architects and a member of the Jury of Fellows. He was also former board chairman of Big Buddies Youth Services, Inc. in Chicago. He received a bachelor's degree from the Univeristy of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design in 1962. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Alyce Groggs of the home; two daughters, Toni Hall, Topeka, Kans. and Kelli Benning, Bolingbrook, 111.; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma E. Bolden, Kansas City, Mo. and Ms. Hazel Groggs, Pasadena, Calif.; eight grandchildren, and other relatives.

A funeral service for Brother MORRIS HATCHETT, who practiced law in St. Louis for many years, was held at the Thatcher Mortuary; 1520 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. Burial was in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Mr. Hatchett, 70, died at Bethany Medical Center, Kansas City where he had been under treatment for pneumonia and heart disease. A civil rights activist, Mr. Hatchett served as president of the St. Louis branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was very active in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. He was listed among several persons responsible for avoiding violence here at a time when angry blacks destroyed their communities during riots in the 1960s. Mr. Hatchett was a pilot with the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and served as judge advocate in Hawaii as a member of the Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was the national historian of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. and national general counsel for Alpha Phi Alpha, a social and civic fraternity that has helped to finance several housing projects here. He held a life membership in the NAACP.

Brother GALLOWAY HUTCHINSON DENNY was born on December 25, 1917, in Charles Town, West Virginia, the only child of William and Bessy Denny. Brother Denny attended Storer College in West Virginia. In 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during and after World War II. He later moved to Wichita, Kansas and attended Friends University, receiving a BA in psychology. He did graduate work in clinical psychology at Wichita University and the University of Denver from 1953 to 1956. He received his State of Colorado certification as a school psychologist in 1956 and his teaching certificate through the University of Colorado Extension in 1955. Brother Denny worked for the Colorado Civil Rights Commission from 1958 to 1965. He also worked as a teacher and part-time school psychologist at the Colorado Industrial School for Boys from 1953 to 1958. In 1965, brother Denny began employment with the U.S. Department of Labor, where he worked until his death. Brother Denny was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha and was a past president of the Delta Psi Lambda Chapter of Denver. He was a member of the Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. Brother Denny is survived by his wife, Ruth Cousins Denny; his son, Michael E. Briscoe of Denver; his daughter, Diane Briscoe-Sullivan of Denver; three grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Brother DR. S. CALVIN JOHNSON, 85, who was one of the first black physicians to set u p practice in both Buffalo and Lackawanna. Burial will be in Forest Lawn. The dual practices, established in 1932, were a medical services clinic in Lackawanna and a general medical practice in Buffalo. Johnson, a native of Sumpter, S.C., and a 1931 graduate of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., directed the clinic operations for five years. For nearly two decades, until 1960, Johnson was a consultant and clinician for Planned Parenthood of Buffalo and Erie County. He served as medical examiner for the Selective Service Board during World War II. Honors Johnson received include a 50-year recognition certificate from the New York State Medical Society and the Meharry Medical College President's Award for 55 years of practice. He was a member of the New York State Medical Society and the American Medical Association, and a life member of the Upstate Medical Alliance. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn C. Warner; a daughter, Sinette Winfield; a son, Samuel C. Jr.; a sister, Mattie Stevens of New York City, and four grandchildren.

Brother RALPH ELLIOT JONES, 69, died Tuesday at the Veterans Hospital in New York City after a long illness. He was graduated from the former Thomas Jefferson High School, Elizabeth, and was one of the first black students to graduate from the foreign language department of Montclair State College with honors. Mr. Jones started his career in education as a student teacher at former Batrin High School. Mr. Jones graduated from Wayne State University, Michigan, with a master's degree in linguistics and after that expanded his skills to include several languages and multiple dialects. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Jones was an instructor at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and in 1956 worked for the State Department, which sent him to tutor extensively through Southeast Asia. In 1961 he returned to his teaching position in the Department of German studies at Howard University. He again was sent abroad and upon his return to the U.S. he took a position in the New York City public school system. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Everdine Gray; a son, Air Force Capt. Taro K. Jones of Washington, D.C.; and a sister, Mrs. Arminta J. Tate of Newark.

Hundreds of members of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church gathered at St. Stephens AME Zion Church, to pay final tribute to one the princes of the church BISHOP ARTHUR MARSHALL, JR., presiding prelate of the Sixth Episcopal District of the AME Zion Church. Bishop Marshall died Friday night while attending a banquet in Charlotte, N.C. honoring the manager of the Publishing House, Dr. Lem Long, for outstanding community involvement. Bishop Marshall was one of the participants on the program. The Rev. David R. Baker is minister of St. Stephens, Bishop Marshall's home church. While pastoring in St. Louis, Missouri, he served as President of the N.A.A.C.P. Executive Committee, Citizens Committee for Social Action, Board of Directors of the Y.M.C.A., member National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprise and the Small Business Enterprise Administration of the United States of America. As a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, his efforts led to the desegregation of lunch counters and restaurants in drug and department stores in the state of Missouri and his fight against de facto segregation in the St. Louis Public School System led to increased opportunities for teachers and administrators of all races.

Brother FRED MCINTOSH, born in Meridian, Ga., July 30, 1944, was the son of Sadie Ryals and Sam Mcintosh and the stepson of Abraham Ryals, Sr., who prei ceded him in death. Fred knew that he needed Christ as his personal Saviour. i He was baptized from the Prospect Baptist Church at an early age by the late Rev. Frank Campbell. He served m;a; WrM faithfully until moving away. He received his education from the Eulonia Elementary School, Todd-Grant High School,

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and Albany State College with a BS Degree. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Crescent Knight Lodge. In 1967 he was drafted in the U.S. Army where he served for two years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; being discharged in 1969. He went to New York City where he was employed by the New York Housing Project as Administrator. Later he was employed as administrator of the New York University School of Dentistry. Prior to his illness he taught at the Public School 144 in New York City. While living in New York City he was affiliated with the Beulah Baptist Church. His survivors are: a loving mother, Mrs. Sadie Ryals of Crescent; father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mcintosh of Meridian; one sister, Ms. Beverly Ryals, Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Ernest Ryals of Fort Lee, Va., and Abraham Ryals, Jr., Crescent; a grandmother, Mrs. Frances Jackson, Meridian; five aunts; four step-aunts; three uncles; two step-uncles; one niece; four nephews; one sister-in-law; godmother, Mrs. Amelia Armstrong, New York City; four god-children; a dear friend, Ms. Sylmeta Crawley, New York City; and a host of cousins, and other relatives and sorrowing friends.

* Brother WILLIAM RHODES, founder of the Tolleston Community Council and the Tolle Mann Business Association, died recently in Canoga Park, Calif, at the age of 66. Rhodes was the husband of former Gary School member Carrol Rhodes. He was a member of the Black Republican Council and was the first black named to the GOP Central Committee in Indiana. He was a member of the Lake County Liquor Board, and was a coach in the Anderson Little League and biddy basketball. Besides his widow, Rhodes is survived by his sons, William Rhodes of Gary, David Rhodes of Fort Knox, Ky., and George Rhodes of Fort Gordon, Ga.; d a u g h t e r s , Sharon Doyle and Candace Rhodes, both of Los Angeles and sister, Lillie A. Smith. Rhodes was a former Gary employee of Gary Hobart Water Corp.

Deacon for 12 years, Male Chorus, Mass Choir, Senior Choir, and Assistant Teacher of the Myrick Sunday School Class. He leaves to mourn a wife of 35 years, Mary K. (Burks) Sallee; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet E. and Terry Miller of Springfield, Cynthia A. and Rev. Fred Gilbert of Mansfield, and daughter, Donna Jean of Springfield; two grandchildren, Kennya and Terry Miller; and a grand godchild, Keyonna Hall. Two borthers, William E., Sandusky and Milton, Los Angeles; one sister, Earline Sallee, Lexington, Kentucky; two nieces, Donna S. Greene and Wilma S. Stacy; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jacksonville lost one of its favorite citizens when DR. HUNTER H. SATTERWHITE succumbed in Baptist Medical Center last Wednesday following a brief illness. Satterwhite, who was a graduate of Meharry Dental School and served as a U.S. Army Captain in World War II was active in civic and religious affairs and was also prominent in social circles. For many years he was a member of St. Philips Episcopal Church where his father the Rev. Canon James K. Satterwhite was pastor for several years and in later years was one of the founders of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church where he served as treasurer for several years. As a civic activist, Dr. Satterwhite served as chairman of the Jacksonville Urban League Housing Foundation and at one time held the position of chairman of the board of the Urban League. He headed a membership drive for the Jacksonville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in the early 60s during which era he also served as treasurer. Satterwhite was a member of the Florida Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association and the Vagabonds Social Club. Immediately before his demise he was a dentist at the Florida Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vivian Cook Satterwhite, daughters, Dr. Dierdre Wilson, Mrs. Darlene George, a brother James K. Satterwhite, grandson, Dorian V George; nieces Janice K. Satterwhite and Altamese Cheree Satterwhite, sons-in-law, Dr. Dwight Wilson and Roby George.

* B r o t h e r C L I N T O N P. SALLEE, the son of George and Cynthia (White) Sallee was born July 9, 1923 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Mr. Sallee was educated in the Harrodsburg Public School System. He was a graduate of Central State University. Prior to making Springfield his permanent residence, he taught school in Missouri. Mr. Sallee retired from Eubank Tire Company after 25 years of service. Following retirement he became a substitute teacher in Springfield and Yellow Springs. He was also a veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW, Masonry, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Over the years Mr. Sallee has received many awards, certificates and recognitions of dedicated service. One such award that he was proud of was the Beautification Award. Mr. Sallee was a dedicated member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church for 35 years. His church affiliations include;

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Brother WILLARD CHARLES BUNS' SHELTON SR., was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, working 36 years in the positions of mail carrier, railway mail clerk and tour foreman in the Kansas City, Kas., Post Office. He retired in 1972. He was born in Kansas City, Kas., November 2, 1909, and lived in the Kansas City area all of his life. He was a 1932 graduate of the University of Kansas and while attending there acquired the nickname of "Buns" which followed him all of his life. Shelton was an Army veteran of World War II during which he received the Silver Star medal for bravery. He was discharged as a first lieutenant, having graduated from the Officer Corp. school in Brisbane, Australia, in 1944. Mr. Shelton was active in civic and community affairs both in Kansas City, Kas., and in Kansas City, Mo., after he moved across the state line. He was one of the original members of the board of directors of the Douglass State bank, serving on the board for 36 years. He served on the boards of Model Cities, the Linwood YMCA, Mid-City Towers and had been president of the Legal Aid Society of Western Missouri and president of the Sante Fe Area Council. As a tribute to him for his "grass roots" leadership in a wide

variety of community activities, Mr. Shelton was presented with an Outstanding Citizen award on March 6 of this year by radio station KCXL and Budweiser/Double Eagle Distributors. Burial was in Forest Hill cemetery, the Lawrence A. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapel in charge.

Brother JULIUS KNIGHT STREATOR, SR., was born October 25, 1905 to Minnie and Porter Streator in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Pearl High School and Fisk University in business adminstration with honors. In 1929, he married Helen D. Hampton, his wife for fiftythree years. The following year, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he worked for the State Employment Service and the U.S. Post Office for a total of thirty years. Mr. Streator belongs to the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Fisk University Alumni Association, and is a Life Member in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He leaves a brother, John, 80, in-Nashville and four children in California: Jane Johnson, Riverside, Robert, San Francisco, Julius Jr., Pasadena and Melvin, Los Angeles. His is the only Alpha Phi Alpha known with all of his sons also Alpha Phi Alphas.

Brother WILBUR H. STRICKLAND, M.D. died Sunday in the Hospital of the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He had been a practicing physician for 51 years. Dr. Strickland was born in Philadelphia on May 20, 1903 and received his early education in the public schools of Philadelphia. He graduated from Lincoln University in 1927 and earned his medical degree from Howard University, Washington, D.C. in 1931. He served an internship at Mercy Hospital and was appointed to the staffs of Mercy Hospital and the Douglass Hospital until 1943 when he entered the Medical Corp of the U.S. Army. He served as Chief of Medical Service at Station Hospital # 1 , Fort Huachuca, Ariz. He was sent overseas to the China, Burma India (C.B.I.) Theatre in August 1943 and become Commanding Officer of the 335th Station Hospital. Upon his discharge as a lieutenanct colonel, he resumed his medical practice in Philadelphia. He served as medical director of the merged Mercy-Douglass Hospital and remained a senior staff member until 1965. He held teaching posts at Temple University Hospital and Philadelphia General Hospital. He had taken postgraduate medical courses at the Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania, New York University Post Graduate College of Medicine and Harvard University. In

more recent years he was examining physician for the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission. He, also, found time and energy to serve as Grand Medical Director of I.B.P.O.E. of W. (Elks), as a member of the Presidential Task Force on Aging and the White House Task Force on Aging. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte West Strickland to whom he was married for 59 years and a sister, Sarah Strickland Scott.

The Rev. DR. REUBEN S. TURNER, born in Jennings, La., he was a son of the late Reuben W and Mahaley Medicee Turner. Dr. Turner attended public elementary schools in Jennings and his high school and college education at Leland College of Baker, La. He also received a bachelor of divinity degree from Oberlin College, a master of divinity degree from Vanderbilt University, a doctor of divinity degree from Monrovia College, doctor of humane letters from Leland College and a certificate in athletics from Northwestern University. Dr. Turner was a pastor at Bethal AME Church at Union for 19 years and was pastor of Greater Trinity AME Church of Spartanburg at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fleda Jackson Turner; a daughter, Mrs. Levi (Carmen) Davis Sr. of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; and grandchildren.

Brother ROBERT DELMAR WOODS was born in Montgomery Alabama on December 18, 1916. Brother Woods departed this life on February 10, 1987 in New York City. Delmar Woods was educated in the Public Schools of Montgomery, Alabama, graduated from Alabama State Teachers College (Alabama State University). He served his country during World War II in the European and North African Theatres. Upon discharge from the service he returned back to school. Brother Woods came to New York City and worked for his Master's Degree at Fordham University which he received in 1950. He practiced his skills as a Medical Social Worker, a Case Worker, and a Probation Officer. He joined Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter in 1952. In 1950 he was baptized at the Rehoboth Church of God in Christ Jesus (Apostolic.) He traveled from New York to Baltimore, Md., for service and became a Minister of the Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Catherine, a son W Robert, a brother, Anthony Woods, two nephews, Joseph and Julius Flowers, a niece, Earline Baker; a granddaughter, Tiffany and a host of other relatives and friends.

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GENERAL OFFICERS GENERAL PRESIDENT - Charles C. Teamer, Sr., 2601 GentiUy Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY - James B. Blanton, III, 4432 King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653 GENERAL TREASURER - James M. Trent, 4523 Woodgate Way, Mitchellville, MD 20715 COMPTROLLER - Thomas R. Hunt, 9 Rickover Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 GENERAL COUNSEL - Milton C. Davis, 308 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083 DIRECTOR-GENERAL CONVENTIONS - Kermit J. Hall, Adams House - B-822, City Line Ave. & Presidential Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19131 VICE PRESIDENTS EASTERN - Warren A. Scott, 23 Spectrum Drive, Newark, DE 19713 MIDWESTERN - Halloway C. Sells, 2375 Florence Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206 SOUTHERN - John R. Kelly, 40 Barbara Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503 SOUTHWESTERN - Randall Palmer, III, P.O. Box 6096, Lawton, OK 73506 WESTERN - G. Bernard Brown, 5932 Condon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS EASTERN - Hampton H. Trigg, II, Apartment #A-1, 152 Greenbridge Drive, Newark, DE 19713 MIDWESTERN - John F. German, 7709 S. Luella, Chicago, IL 60649 SOUTHERN - John M. Williams, 32 Lakeview Place, College Park, GA 30337 SOUTHWESTERN - Marc A. Roberson, Court 9 - Apartment #216, 8181 Lake Forest Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70126 WESTERN - Ryan L. Williams, 5665 Reseda Boulevard, Tarazana, CA 91356

Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. Huel Perkins, Chairman 1923 79th Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70803 James B. Blanton, HI, Secretary James M. Trent, Treasurer Milton C. Davis, Counsel Ernest L. Holloway Jim Dave Wilson John W. German Roland W. Wesley Clarence Christian Charles C. Teamer, Sr., Ex Officio

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. GENERAL OFFICE 4 4 3 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Chicago, IL 6 0 6 5 3 Telephone: (312) 373-1819 James B. Blanton, HI, Executive Secretary Michael J. Price — Assistant Executive Secretary Editor-in-Chief, The Sphinx Darryl R. Matthews, Director-Marketing/Membership

Alpha Phi Alpha Building Foundation, Inc. Wayne C. Harvey, Chairman 8775 West Kingsbury St. Louis, MO 63124 James B. Blanton, HI, Secretary James M. Trent, Treasurer Milton C. Davis, Counsel Albert Holland Allen F. Killings Mitchell Albert, Jr. Edward H. Ballard Robert E. Simmons Charles C. Teamer, Sr., Ex Officio

NATIONAL COMMITTEE / COMMISSION CHAIRMEN AWARDS Terry L. Arlington 5426 Upton Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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LIFE MEMBERSHIP Watson A. Young 43691 Expressway Drive Belleville, MI 48111

PUBLICATIONS Joe C. Thomas 208 Chadwick Way Benicia, CA 94510

SPECIAL PROJECTS Elmer J. Moore 2717 Tennyson Street. NW Washington, DC 20015

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CONSTITUTION Marshall E. Williams 1270 Fifth Avenue, #7-R New York, NY 10029

PERSONNEL Thomas A. Phillips 9908 Taylor Drive Overland Park, KS 66212

RECOMMENDATIONS Warren E. Sherwood 15 Columbus Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042

STANDARDS AND EXTENSION Felix L. Goodwin 7065 North Stardust Circle Tucson. AZ 85718

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TIME AND PLACE Walter H. Criner 9219 Petersham Houston, TX 77031

Nathaniel Goldston** 552 Moores Mill Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305

GRIEVANCES AND DISCIPLINE Wiley F. Jones P.O. Box 285 Alcom State University Lorman, MS 39096

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PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS Moses Melvin Morrison*

W. A. Pollard*

Charles H. Wesley*

William H. Hale*

Roscoe Conkling Giles*

Daniel D. Fowler*

Rayford W. Logan*

Frederick Miller*

Simeon S. Booker*

Belford V. Lawson, Jr.*

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Charles H. Garvin*

A. Maceo Smith*

Henry Lake Dickason*

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Frank L. Stanley, Jr.*

Henry Arthur Callis*

B. Andrew Rose*

Myles A. Paige*

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Directory of Chapters All Chapters are required to submit a "Chapter Directory" to the General Office within ten (10) days after the election of chapter officers. This form should list the chapter's "Official Contact Person" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to whom all chapter mail is sent. This listing contains only addresses sent to the General Office for the 1985-86 fraternal year, as of January 1. 1987.

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Zeta Rho Lambda (Dover - #249) Psi No Report (Pennsylvania - #22) No Report Kappa Delta DISTRICT I DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Delta Pi (Connecticut - #423) INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Cheney - #302) Clifton J Cooper (P) Director Beta 1276 Storrs Rd Kevin A Spratley (VP) Gene Williams (Howard - #2) ALUMNI CHAPTERS Buckley Hall 537A P 0 Box 431 7506 Candy Tufl Court Brent S Gilmore (P) Alpha Alpha Lambda Storrs. CT 06268 Cheyney University Springfield. VA 22153 2905 Sherman. NW (Newark #123) MuPhi Cheney, PA 19319 CENTRAL NEW YORK COLLEGE CHAPTERS Washington, DC 20001 Warren E Sherwood (S) COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Psi (Bridgeport- #461) Nu Beta Kappa Phi 15 Columbus Avenue Alpha Joel Roach (S) (West Chester - #353) (U of Liberia - #439) (American - #465) Montclair. NJ 07042 1284 Paik Avenue Mark Vodery (S) (Cornell#1) No Report John Singleton, Jr. (P) Beta Alpha Lambda Bridgeport CT 06604 No Report P 0 Box 2730 PO Box 4643 (Jersey City#145) Mu Psi Westchestei, PA 19383 Oelta Zeta ALUMNI CHAPTERS Georgetown U No Report lota Sigma (Syracuse - #94) (S Connecticut - #463) Epsilon Theta Lambda Washington. DC 20057 Delta Mu Lambda Steven D King (S) (Millersville #414] No Report Omicron Omicron (Paterson - #199) (Hamilton. Bermuda - #2191 Cordon J Cooper (P) 600 University Ave #103 (UDC- #721) Hugh E Young, Sr (P) No Report C10 SMAC (front desk) ALUMNI CHAPTERS Syracuse. NY 13210 Ronell S White (P) 588 Grove Street Eta Epsilon Lambda Beta Sigma Lambda Kappa Zeta Millersville. PA 17551 4215 First Street SE #201 Upper Montclair. NJ 07043 (Monrovia Liberia - #260) (Utica - #425) Pi Rho (Hartford - #161) Washington, DC 20032 Zeta Epsilon Lambda No Report (Temple U #745) Darry L Burke IP) No Report (Red Bank - #238) Theta Epsilon Lambda 50-N-404 Willard St Omicron Upsilon Daryl Fitzgerald (CS) George Y Wyatt (5) (St Thomas VI - #282) Hartford, CT 06114 1422 W Diamond Street (Rensselaer - #726) 32 Spicy Pond Road ALUMNI CHAPTERS Elmo A Adams (P) Zeta Phi Lambda Philadelphia. PA 19122 George J Pastrana (P) Howell, NJ 07731 Mu Lambda P 0 Box 623 (Stamtord - #253) 2236 14th Street Zeta Nu Lambda (Washington - #111) ALUMNI CHAPTERS St Thomas VI 00801 Dennis Taylor (P) Troy NY 12180 (Plain-held - #245) Vernon S Gill (P) Rho Theta Theta Lambda 25 Second St 2C Pi Beta Kevin S Turner (VP) 1443 Northgate Road, NW (Philadelphia- #16) (Frankfurt, Germany- #285) Stamford. CT 06905 (SUNY-Binghamton - #731) 1129 E 3rd Street Washington. DC 20012 William A Hanscom (CS) Norbert A Hopkins (CS) Eta Alpha Lambda Owen M Brown. Jr (P) Plainfield. NJ 07062 Omicron Lambda Alpha 7902 Toby Leech Drive Box 2367 (New Haven - #256) Kappa Theta Lambda (Washington - #500) P 0 Box 1857 Elkins Park. PA 19117 AP0 NY 09123 Clinton Robinson IP) (Teaneck- #531) Kevin J Carnngton (P) S V N Y Binghamton Zeta Thela Lambda lota Epsilon Lambda 25 Fountain Terrace Robert K Gillespie (P) 909 Lincoln Avenue Binghamton, NY 13901 (Harrisburg #241) (Nassau Bahamas- #5061 New Haven. CT 06515 155 Voorhees Street Falls Church. VA 22046 Pi Pi No Report No Report Teaneck, NJ 07666 Omicron Eta Lambda (Union - #744) Zeta Omicron Lambda lota Sigma Lambda (Washington - #618) Halton Evans (S) DISTRICT III (Philadelphia - #247) (St Croix. VI - #5181 Herbert L Hunter, Jr (CS) NEW YORK Union College Box #2593 Frank E Devme (P) No Report P 0 Box 1844 SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Director Schenectady. NY 12308 111 David Road Mu Phi Lambda Washington. DC 20013-1844 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Rho Alpha Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (Seoul. South Korea - #565) Oliver Davis Oelta lota (Brockport - #752) PO Box 2015 Omicron Delta Lambda No Report (Rutgers - #97) MARYLAND Arthur Durrel) Jordan (P) Great Neck. NY 11021 (Philadelphia - #615) Sinclair Bishop, Jr (P) COLLEGE CHAPTERS METRO NEW YORK 7811 Stage XVI Selvin Gordon (P) DISTRICT II 205 Redmond Street Beta Alpha Box 251 SUC Brockport COLLEGE CHAPTERS P O Box 20000 NEW ENGLAND New Brunswick. NJ 08901 (Morgan State - #45) Brockport, N Y 14420 Eta Philadelphia, PA 19145 Director lota lota Brian K Garrett (P) (New York City - #7) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Thomas 0 Harris (Trenton St - #406) 917 Belgian Avenue, Apt 1-B ALUMNI CHAPTERS Dwighl Murray (SI COLLEGE CHAPTERS P 0 Box 1013 No Report Beta Pi Lambda Baltimore, MD 21218 P 0 Box 3244 Hartford. CT 06143 Omicron Nu Iota Delta Nu (Albany-#159) New York, NY 10027 (Pittsburgh- #14) COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Glassboro St - #472) No Report (Eastern Shore - #100) Delta Chi Thomas W Brooks (P) Sigma Damn L Stalling (P) Theta Chi Lambda Warren D Dowdy. (P) (Brooklyn - #308) P 0 Box 19388 (Boston-#17) (Schenectady - #298) 227 Parkcrest Village Box 1422 Donovan Anthony Deans (P) Pittsburgh. PA 15213 Mark Gross (P) No Report Glassboro. NJ 08028 Princess Anne, MD 21853 GPO Box 022520 743 Huntington Avenue #2 Gamma Nu lota Theta Lambda Pi Xi Eta Zeta Brooklyn, NY 11202 Boston. MA 02115 (Penn SI #78) (Endicott - #509) (Stockton St - #742) (Bowie St - #359) Zeta Eta No Report Alpha Gamma Alton G Roney (P) G Larry James (At No Report (Columbia - #338) (Brown - #25) XiMu 11 Lane Court 708 Moonraker Court lota Zeta No Report Todd Brown (P) (Slippery Rock #496) Apalachin. NY 13732 Smithville. NJ 08201 (Maryland - #403) Theta Epsilon Box 1167 Brown University No Report lota lota Lambda Maurice Xavier Boissiere, Jr. (P) (Adelphi - #380) ALUMNI CHAPTERS Providence. Rl 02912 Xi Sigma (Rome - #510) 1802 Metzerott Rd #502 No Report Alpha Thela Lambda Alpha Kappa (Indiana - #702) No Report Adelphi. MD 20783 Kappa Rho (Atlantic City - #130) Samuel Davis (P) (Springfield - #32) lota Kappa Lambda Mu Rhu (C W Post - #435) Augustus C Harmon (P) Lloyd Nolan (P) 1700 Folger Hall (Syracuse- #511) (Towson SI - #457) John A Fletcher (A) 300 S Chester Avenue Box 515. 1000 State St No Report Indiana. PA 15705 Galen H. Mickens. Sr. (P) 19 Burnett Street Pleasantville, NJ 08232 Springfield. MA 01109 ALUMNI CHAPTERS 6307 C Holly Lane Hempstead, NY 11550 Zeta lota Lambda Theta Zeta Alpha Omicron Lambda Baltimore, MD 21212 WESTERN NEW YORK Xi Psi (Trenton - #242) (Dartmouth - #381) (Pittsburgh - #136) Mu Upsilon COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Hofstra- #707) Ralph L Sims (P) Daron S Fitch (P) Dr Theodore R Vasser, Jr (T) (Frostburg St - #460) Delta Epsilon Terrence Daniels (P) 50 Harding Street H B 5024 6956 Thomas Boulevard Ronald A Mills (CS) Box 42 (Buffalo #93) Trenton. NJ 08618 Bartmouth College Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Lane College Center Box # 3 No Report Hofstra University Theta Psi Lambda Hanover. NH 03755 Kappa Beta Lambda Frostburg. MD 21532 Mu Sigma Hempstead, NY 11550 (Somerset - #299) (Erie - #525) Nu Kappa (Rochester - #458) Walter E Andrews (P) ALUMNI CHAPTERS No Report Croswell Chambers (P) (UMBC-#473) 120 Hickory Road ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsilon Gamma Lambda Nu Upsilon Lambda 94 Colony Manor Dr Kevin L Mitchell (P) Somerset, NJ 08873 Alpha Gamma Lambda (Boston - #214) (Pittsburgh - #586) Rochester, NY 14623 Kappa tola Lambda P O Box 23650 (New Y o r k - #125) Clifton E Reed (P) No Report (Burlington County - #532) Baltimore. MD 21203 Warren J Austin (P) 14 Gednck Rd Robert L Jones (P) Pi Theta DISTRICT VI 410 Central Park West #12A ALUMNI CHAPTERS Burlington. MA 01803 304 Farmdale Road (Coppin St - #737) Rho Lambda MD/DC/DE New York. NY 10025 Theta lota Lambda Moorestown. NJ 08057 Aichie Beniamin Jackson III (P) (Buffalo- #116) Director Gamma lota Lambda (Springfield - #286) Nu Gamma Lambda 75) Orlando Rainey (P) 2501 W North Avenue. Apt #5 (Brooklyn-Long Island Oswald Boykin Thomas Morrow (P) (Glassboro - #570) 162 New Road Baltimore, MD 21216 John M Williams (S) 1019 Sero Estates Drive 11 Preston William H Myers (S) East Amherst, NY 14051 Ft Washington, MD 20744 51 Alabama Ave Springfield. MA 01109 227 Parkcrest Village Eta Rho Lambda ALUMNI CHAPTERS Hempstead. NY 11550 DELAWARE Mu Theta Lambda Glassboro. NJ 08028 (Rochester- #271) Delta Lambda Zeta Zeta Lambda COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Providence - #5531 No Report (Baltimore- #104) (St Albans #239) Gamma Sigma No Report Dr Charles R. Salters (P) No Report (Delaware State - #83) 9806 Clanford Road Nu Xi Lambda Eta Zeta Lambda DISTRICT V No Report Randallstown, MD 21133 (Sudbury - #580) DISTRICT IV (New Roctielle- #261 PENNSYLVANIA Xi Omicron Delta Omicron Lambda No Report NEW JERSEY No Report Director (Delaware - #499) (Princess Anne - #203) Director Eta Theta Lambda Ronald Mangum Bill Reynolds James M. White. Jr (P) Carlisle Parker (Wyandance - #263) 306 N Euclid Avenue P.O. Box 524 PO Box 247 16 Franklin Place Earnest Williams (P-e) Pittsburgh. PA 15206 Newark, DE 19715 (Delta Omicron Lambda) Montclair. NJ 07042 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 153 Mt Joy Avenue EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Princess Anne, MD 21853 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Freeport. NY 11520 COLLEGE CHAPTERS ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Eta Lambda Zeta NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Eta Chi Lambda Nu Gamma Theta Lambda (Annapolis - #262) COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Lincoln - #12) (Wilmington-#174) (Yale - #6) (Nyack - #276) Rufus Abernathy (P) Arthur J McMillian (P) Stanley Horton (P) lota Rho Elbert Hatley (S) Cordell Johnson (P) P O Box 3636 1 Stalwart Drive 2338 Yale Station (NJIT-#4!3) Box 569 P 0 Box 165 Annapolis, MO 21403 New Haven. CT 06520 Orangeburg. NY 10962 No Report Lincoln University. PA 19352 Newark. DE 19713

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Kappa Xi Lambda INew York - #536) No Report Kappa Upsilon Lambda (Mid-Hudson Valley - #542) No Report

Omicron Zeta (Fairleigh-Dickmson - #713) David G Tidwell (P) 1000 River Road Teareck. NJ 07666

Treasurer Editor-to-the-Sphinx . . . Vice President . . Dean of Pledges . . Dean of Pledges Assistant Secretary lota Alpha Lambda (Aberdeen - #502) Donald Fielder (S) 1803 Harbinger Trail Edgewood. MD 21040 lota Upsilon Lambda (Silver Spring - #520) Adrian V. Nelson (CS-e) 4005 Manor Park Court Rockville, MD Kappa Epsilon Lambda (Landover - #528) Cleveland Haynes (P) 2905 Gosport Ct Fort Washington. MD 20744 Kappa Kappa Lambda (Baltimore - #533) Major Lee (CS) PO Box 22229 Baltimore, MD 21203-4229 Kappa Phi Lambda (Columbia - #543) David H Barrett (P) 6276 Dusty Glass Court Columbia, MD 21044 Xi Xi Lambda (Frederick - #602) Martin W Barbour P 0 Box 1084 Frederick, MD 21701 DISTRICT VII VIRGINIA Director John A (Tony) Mann 9525 Heathwood Court Burke, VA 22015 NORTHERN VIRGINIA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma (Virginia Union - #3) James L Brown, V (P) P 0 Box 91, 127 Storer Hall VUU Campus Richmond. VA 23220 Theta Rho (Virginia Commonwealth - #391) Myron Clanton Jr. (S) 2307 N 25th Street Richmond, VA 23223 lota Alpha (Washington S Lee - #398) Darren C. Lyons (P) 10617 Maple Street Fairfax. VA 22030 lota Beta (Virginia - #399) Marcus D Jones (P) Box 430, Newcomb Hall Charlottesville, VA 22903 Xi Delta (James Madison - #489) Paul E Brown (CS) P 0 Box 4172, JMU Harrisonburg, VA 22807 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Gamma Lambda (Richmond - #147) No Report Gamma Alpha Lambda (Charlottesville- #167) Arthur W Mynck (P) 1941 Michael Place Charlottesville. VA 22901 Zeta Upsilon Lambda (Reston - #252) Norman Ross (P) 25 Carollton Place Sterling. VA 22170 Theta Rho Lambda (Arlington - #293) Andre J. Jones (P) 623 West Church Road Sterling Park. VA 22170 Xi Alpha Lambda (Prince William County - #590) Chester F. Johnson (FS) 5610 Broadmoor Street Alexandria. VA 22310 Xi Delta Lambda (Henrico County - #593) Weldon H Smith (P) 4306 Flint Hill Drive Richmond. VA 23227 Omicron Alpha Lambda (Fredericksburg- #612) Sidney H Hankerson, Jr (P) 928 Branchwater Street Fredericksburg. VA 22401

TIDEWATER VIRGINIA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma lota (Hampton - #75) Malcolm D Conner (P) P.O. Box 6161 Hampton Univ. Hampton. VA 23668 Epsilon Pi (Norfolk St - #324) James Banks (CS) Box 2033 N.S.U. 2401 Corprew Avenue Norfolk. VA 23504 Theta lota (Blacksburg - #384) Willie D Sullivan II (P) P 0. Box 346 Blacksburg. VA 24060 Kappa Pi (William S Mary - #434) John W Bouldin (P) 1441 -B N Mt Vernon Avenue Williamsburg. VA 23185 Nu Theta (Old Dominion - #471) Wyne Lee Byrd (P) 4701 Powhatan Avenue, Apt J-; Norfolk. VA 23508 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Lambda (Newport News- #106) Pompey L. Stith (CS) 432 Elizabeth Lake Drive Hampton. VA 23669 Alpha Phi Lambda (Norfolk- #142) No Report Delta Beta Lambda (Hampton-#190) James E Blacken (RS) P.O. Box 483 Hamplon, VA 23669 Epsilon lota Lambda (Suffolk - #220) No Report Epsilon Nu Lambda (Portsmouth - #223) No Report Nu Delta Lambda (Surry County. - #571) Harvey Johnson (P) 2400 Palmer Street Portsmouth. VA 23704 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Gamma (Virginia St - #47) Christopher Johnson (P) Virginia State U. Box 273 Petersburg, VA 23803 Delta Tau (St Paul's - #305) John McKinney (A) St. Pauls College Lawrencevllle, VA 23868 Theta lota (Virginia Tech - #384) Willie D Sullivan II (P) P.O. Box 346 Blacksburg, VA 24060 XI Zeta (Hampden-Sydney - #491) Jeffrey D Jackson (P) Box 1159, XiZeta Longwood College Farmville. VA 23901 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Nu Lambda (Virginia S t - #112) Conrad Gilliam (P) 1824 S. Sycamore Street Petersburg. VA 23803 Alpha Kappa Lambda (Roanoke-#132) Gregory Hillman (P) 4013SouthwickCr.. SW Roanoke. VA 24018 Gamma Nu Lambda (Lynchburg - #178) Jesse Hobbs (P) 615 Dogwood Street Amherst. VA 24521 Delta Nu Lambda (Danville - #200) Isaac T. Jackson (P) P.O. Box 869 Chatham, VA 24531

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Epsilon Omicron Lambda (Lawrenceville - #225) E L Morse (CS) PO Box 595 South Hill. VA 23970 lota Tau Lambda (Charlotte Court House - #519) Luther S Oxendine P.O. Box 62 Charlotte C H.. VA 23923 Nu Omicron Lambda (Fort Lee- #581) Ronald L. Sutton (P) 2841 Pine Meadow Circle Chester. VA 23831

MIDWEST ILLINOIS State Director William R Taylor 20945 Brookwood Dr. Olymbia Fields. IL 60461 CENTRAL ILLINOIS Director Arthur B. Cooper P.O. Box 2085 Station A Champaign, IL 61820 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Tau (Illinois - #18) Christopher Maiors (H) 609 W Main #23 Urbana. IL 61801 Zeta Nu (E Illinois - #343) Kenneth A Washington (P) 601'/? Monroe. Apt 7 Charleston. IL 61920 Eta Tau (Illinois S t - # 3 7 1 ) No Report Theta Omicron (Millikin - #389) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Omicron Lambda Beta (Champaign - #501) No Report Nu Psi Lambda (Bloomington - #589) Kenneth Brownlee (P) 530 S. Church. Apt. #25 Decatur. IL 62522 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Director Robert Thirston 1734 Grove North Chicago, IL 60064 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Phi (N Illinois - #329) William Ivy (P) 814 Hillcrest OeKalb. IL 60115 H i Ml (Elmhurst - #452) Craig E. Mann (P) 190 Prospect, Box 1741 Elmhurst IL 60126 Pi Sigma (Aurora U - #746) Mike Norwood (CS) 347 S Gladstone Aurora. IL 60506 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Chi Lambda (Waukegan - #544) Herschel A. Ryales (CS) P.O. Box 512 North Chicago. IL 60064 Mu Alpha Lambda (DeKalb - #546) No Report Mu Mu Lambda (Glen Ellyn - #556) Harold W Kelley (P) P 0 Box 49142 Chicago, IL 60649 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS! Director John Lane Jr. 7617 S Emerald Chicago. IL 606. COLLEGE CHAPTERS Thela (Illinois-Chicago - #8) Kevin Johnson (P) 7635 South Shore Drive Chicago. IL 60649 Alpha Mu (Northwestern - #33) Jamison Taylor (P) 1927 Orrington Evanston, IL 60201 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Xi Lambda (Chicago- #113) Allan W Knox (P) 5020 S. Lake Shore Drive #2704 Chicago, IL 60615 Zeta Xi Lambda (Evanston - #246) No Report Theta Mu Lambda (Joliet - #288) Eugene C Varnado (P) 1313 E Sibley Boulevard, #107 Dolton, IL 60419 lota Delta Lambda (Chicago - #505) RutusP CredlelS) 256 Whitewater Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60439 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS-II Director Edgar Hamilton 7430 South Bennett Chicago. IL 60649

COLLEGE CHAPTERS Nu Delta (Chicago St - #467) Patrick W Poe (CS) 1705 West 91st Chicago. IL 60620 Nu Epsilon (Lewis - #468) James M Mitchell (P) 1710 Arbor, LA #303 Cresthill. IL 60435 Nu Rho (NT - #479) John F German (P) 7709 S Luella Chicago, IL 60649 Omicron lota (DePaul - #716) No Report Omicron Xi (Roosevelt- #720) Christopher Johnson (P) 7342 S Euclid Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60649 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Director Richard Gardner 183-4 Evergreen Terrace Apts #11-3A Carbondale, IL 62901 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Eta (S Illinois- #51) Craig S Knox (P) Office of Student Development 3rd Floor, Student Center Carbondale. IL 62901 lota Pi (SlU-Edwardsville - #412) lary Sanders (CS) 530-2C Tower Lake Edwardsville, IL 62025 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Epsilon Lambda (East St. Louis- #193) John Reeves (P) 9423 Stonetield Ferguson. MO 63136 Mu Kappa Lambda (Carbondale - #555) No Report WESTERN ILLINOIS Director Milton P Johnson 2009 Austin Springfield. IL 62704 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Kappa (Bradley - #319) Robert Woods (P) 1207 W Windon Peoria. IL 61606 Eta Eta (W Illinois - #360) Dana King, Jr. (P) 836 Tanner Hall Macomb. IL 61455 PI lota (Eureka - #738) Tony Betts (VP) Box 19 Eureka IL 61530 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Pi Lambda (Peoria - #538) No Report Mu Delta Lambda (Spnngtied - #549) Herbert B Harris, Jr. (S) PO. Box 6191 Springfield. II 62703 Mu Chi Lambda (Rock Island - #566) No Report INDIANA State Director Theo Hamiter 7158 Avalon Trail Court Indianapolis. IN 46250 NORTHERN INDIANA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Rho (Purdue - #82) George Anthony Anderson (P) 613 Waldron Avenue West Lalayette. IN 47906 Theta Xi (Ball Slate - #388) Ball State Univ Student Center, Box 355 Muncie, IN 47304 lota Theta (Calumet - #405) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Rho Lambda (Gary-#182) Cornell Collins (P) 517 N Lawrence Gary. IN 46403 Theta Xi Lambda (South Bend - #290) No Report Theta Upsiion Lambda (Fort Wayne - #296) Timothy Williams (CS) P.O. Box 10747 Fort Wayne. IN 46853 SOUTHERN INDIANA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Eta (Indiana - #73) Leonard Charles Green 211 S. Roosevelt Bloomington. IN 47401 Zeta Rho (Indiana State - #347) No Report

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NuPi (Evansville - #478) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Lambda (Indianapolis - #109) Donald K Pope (CS) PO Box 88131 Indianapolis. IN 46208 Kappa Rho Lambda (Evansville - #539) No Report Nu Nu Lambda (Bloomington - #579) No Report IOWA State Director Todd Easley 1431 41st Place Des Moines. IA 50311 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Theta (Iowa - #30) Rodney Kyles (P) 118 East Prentiss Iowa City, IA 52240 Alpha Nu (Drake - #34) Jerrold Smith (P) 1319 30th Des Moines IA 50311 Omicron Pi (Iowa St - #722) Jeff Banks (P) P 0 Box 1268. Welch Avenue Ames, IA 50010 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Kappa Lambda (Des Moines- #243) Phillip D Hall (VP) 1312 DeWoll Street Des Moines. IA 50316 Mu Tau Lambda (Cedar Rapids - #563) No Report Nu Chi Lambda (Iowa City - #588) No Report KANSAS State Director Evies Cranford 2420 N. Delrose Wichita. KS 67220 EASTERN KANSAS Director Dave Rabon 5609 Riley Overland Park. KS 66202 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Upsiion (Kansas- #19) Keith E Smith (P) 926 Tennessee, Apt 2 Lawrence. KS 66044 Gamma Chi (Pittsburgh St - #87) No Report Kappa Tau (Kansas St - #437) No Report WESTERN KANSAS Director P J Williams P 0 Box 1571 Topeka, KS 66601 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Mu (Wichita St - #99) Ronald C Small (S) 2221 N Hillside Wichita, KS 67219 Epsilon Omicron (Washburn - #323) No Report XiNu (Emporia St - #497) Nathaniel Souther (P) 1120 East Street Emporia. KS 66801 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Eta Lambda (Topeka - #195) Milton E Jackson (P) 324 N W Rolyan Road Topeka. KS 66617 Eta Beta Lambda (Wichita - #257) Evies 0 Crantord (P) 2420 N Dellrose Wichita. KS 67220 Xi Mu Lambda (Manhattan - #600) Tony L Banks (S) 720Crestwood Or #12 Manhattan, KS 66502 KENTUCKY State Director Melvin Talbott 843 Halesworth Drive Cincinnati. OH 45240 EASTERN KENTUCKY COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Pi (Louisville - #37) Chris Thigpen (P) Student Ctr Box 12 Univ ol Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 Beta Mu (Kentucky St - #55) Arthur H Busby, Jr. (P) 1521 Stedmantown Lane Apt. #2 Frankfurt. KY 40601 Epsilon Chi (Kentucky - #330) Charle Anthony Jones (P) 3600 Muhammad AN Boulvevard Louisville. KY 40212

Xi Alpha (Morehead St - #486) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Lambda (Louisville- #101) Craig Chandler (CS) P 0. Box #2963 Louisville, KY 40201 Alpha Beta Lambda (Lexington - #124) Taylor Seals (P) P 0 Box 1248 Lexington. KY 40590-1248 Gamma Beta Lambda (Frankfort - #168) Donald W. Lyons (S) 517 Collier Ct Lexington, KY 40505 WESTERN KENTUCKY Director Jimmie L Stewart 511 Jefferson Street PO Box 28 Franklin, KY 42134 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Omicron (Murray St - #345) Gregory A Dow (P) Box 2309 University Station Murray. KY 42071 Eta Rho (W Kentucky - #369) Nathaniel Farmer (S) U-321 Western KY Univ College Heights Bowling Green. KY 42101 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Epsilon Lambda (Hopkinsville - #171) James Edward Victor (P) 1304 East 7th Street Hopkinsville. KY 42240 Xi Pi Lambda (Paducah - #604) M W Taylor (P) 1144 North 14th Street Paducah. KY 42001 Omicron Nu Lambda (Ft Knox-Radclitf. KY - #623) Victoi Holman (P) 5814-B Bilhymer Street Fort Knox, KY 40121 MICHIGAN State Director James Gaddis 2701 Martin L King Blvd Saginaw Ml 48601 WESTERN MICHIGAN 1 Director Nathaniel Allen, Jr 2228 Mattett St. Muskegon Heights. Ml 49444 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Beta (Ferris St - #333) No Report lola Epsilon (Grand Valley - #402) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Nu Lambda (Grand Rapids - #267) Louis Barnes (P) P 0 Box 230028 Grand Rapids. Ml 49523 lota Phi Lambda (Muskegon Heights - #521) No Report NORTHERN MICHIGAN 2 Director Curtis Newell, Sr 3336 Southheld Ct Saginaw. Ml 48601 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Tau (Michigan St - #84) Lander R Brown. Jr (DOP) 1527 Wintercrest E Lansing Ml 48823 Zeta Delta (N Michigan - #335) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Chi Lambda (Saginaw - #522) Charles Mathews (P) 3440 Melody Lane Saginaw. Ml 48601 Kappa Delta Lambda (Lansing - #527) No Report EASTERN MICHIGAN 3 Director Alfred Jefferson 1818 Lawndale Ave Flint. Ml 48504 COLLEGE CHAPTER Theta Tau (GMI - #393) Wendell Ellison (P) 2807 Mason Street Flint, Ml 48505 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsilon Upsiion Lambda (Flint - #530) No Report lota Rho Lambda (Pontiac- #517) No Report SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN 4 Director Kenneth Martin 2929 Bronson Kalairwoo. Ml 49008

COLLEGE CHAPTER Epsilon Psi (W Michigan - #322) Christopher D Coleman (P) 1913 Elkerton. Apt. 13 Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 ALUMNI CHAPTER. Kappa Psi Lambda (Kalamazoo - #545) No Report Nu Rho Lambda (Benton Harbor - #583) Daniel Harbison (P) 1584Trebor St Joseph. Ml 49085 SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN 5 Director Raymond Randolph 37334 Chesapeake Dr Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon (Michigan - #5) Lawrence Norns (P) 707 Church. Apt. 4 Ann Arbor. Ml 48104 Epsilon Eta (E Michigan - #316) Mark Garner (P) 2871 Bynon Drive. Apt 108 Ypsilanti Ml 48197 ALUMNI CHAPTER Theta Zeta Lambda (Ann Arbor - #283) James D Moore (P) 2115 Steeplechase Dr Ann Arbor. Ml 48103 SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN 8 Director John Kenner 2106 Oakman Blvd Detroit, Ml 48238 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Omicron Mu (Oakland - #718) Richard K. Ellis (P) 2045 Collmgwood Detroit. Ml 48206 Eta Xi (Detroit - #366) Freddie Jennings, Jr (P) Albany 18427 Detroit Ml 48234 Pi Upsiion (Dearborn - #748) Ricky L. Blalock (SI 156 Elmhurst Suite 2E Highland Park Ml 48203 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Upsiion (Wayne State- #41) Mario McCholos Swann (P) 2686 Brookfield Canton. Ml 48188 Gamma Lambda (Detroit- #103) Timothy R Heard (S) 1439 Virginia Park Detroit. Ml 48206 MINNESOTA State Director James Beard 4109 Portland Avenue. S Minneapolis, MN 55407 MINNESOTA Director Willy James 1400 Second Street South Suite A-510. Box 193 Minneapolis. MN 55454 COLLEGE CHAPTER Mu (Minnesota - #11) Harold V Birts (P) 3804 10th Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55407 ALUMNI CHAPTER Gamma Xi Lambda (Minneapolis - #179) No Report MISSOURI State Director L Dwight Johnson 6795 Foxshire St Louis. MO 63033 EASTERN MISSOURI Director James McNairy 5436 Clemens Place St Louis MO 63112 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Eta (St Louis - #29) Cameron B. Nolan (S) 5330 Pershing Apt 106 St Louis. MO 63112 Epsilon Psi (UM-Rolla- #331) Joseph Williams. Jr (P) 100 East 17lh Street Rolla, MO 64501 Xi Gamma (SE Missouri - #488) Darrin White (P) 1027 N Westend St Louis, MO 63701 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsilon Lambda (St. Louis-#105) James A. McNairy (CS) P.O. Box 11971 St Louis. MO 63112-0071

Epsilon Eta Lambda (Charleston- #218) Edward L Mullins (S) PO Box 496 Charleston, MO 63834 CENTRAL MISSOURI Director Matthew Tyler 206 W Ash Street Columbia. MO 65203 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Psi (Lincoln- #44) John Hammond (P) 508 E Elm Jefferson City. MO 65101 Zeta Alpha (Missouri - #332) Mitchell P Washington (Pi 346A Wolpers Hall. UM-C Columbia, MO 65201 lota Xi (NE Missouri - #410) William Smith (P) Student Union Building N i l S.U. Kirksville. MO 63501 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Zeia Lambda (Jefferson City - #150) Richard Presberry (P) 2429 Lakewood Road Jefferson City, MO 65101 Xi Epsilon Lambda (Columbia - #594) Matthew Tyler (Pi P 0 Box 1923 Columbia. MO 65205 WESTERN MISSOURI Director Albin C Wynn 6108 E 126th Street Grandview. MO 64030 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Rho (Missoun-KC - #303) Derrick G Sims (P) 1301 East 59th Street Kansas City. MO 64110 Zeta Gamma (Central Missouri - #334) Tracy Dunlap (Pt 3609 Cypress Kansas City. MO 64128 ALUMNI CHAPTER Beta Lambda (Kansas City- #102) No Report NEBRASKA Director Michael J Barnes 1010 Evergreen Avenue Bellevue, NE 68005 COLLEGE CHAPTER Beta Beta (Nebraska - #46) John T. Pitts (P) 4940 Spaulding Omaha. NE 68104 ALUMNI CHAPTER Beta Xi Lambda (Omaha- #157) Glenn W Dee (PI 6430 Whitmore Avenue Omaha. NE 68152 OHIO Slate Director Danny Boone 2001 Guild Hall Di, Apt A Columbus. OH 43209 NORTHERN OHIO-I Director Roy Manley 2631 Coventry Road Shaker Heights. OH 44120 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Alpha (Toledo- #310) Stewart Grant Walker (P) 3315 Valleston Pkwy #10 Toledo. OH 43607 Epsilon Thela (Bowling Green- #317) Ahmed D Bennett (CS) 815 8th Street #2 Bowling Green, OH 43402 ALUMNI CHAPTER Alpha XI Lambda (Toledo- #135) Robert E Smith (P) 2262 Parkwood Avenue Toledo, OH 43620 NORTHERN OHIO-II Director Othello Skinner 543 S Sunsetview Drive Akron, OH 44320 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Pi (Cleveland- #15) Wayne Everette Howell, Jr (P) 11900 Carlton Road #310 Clevenland, OH 44106 Alpha Tau (Akron - #40) Michael S Battle (P) 421 Carroll Street Akron. OH 44304 Epsilon Oelta (Kent St - #313) Maurice L Hereford (T) KSUâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Box A. Student Life Kent. OH 44243

lota Phi (Mounl Union- #417) No Report Xi Chi (Baldwin -Wallace - #706) Frederick D Brown, Jr (S) 2901 Euclid Ave , Suite 412 Cleveland, OH 44115 Omicron Epsilon (Youngstown S t - #712) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Rho Lambda (Youngstown - #160) No Report Delta Alpha Lambda (Cleveland - #189) No Report Eta Tau Lambda (Akron - #273) Wayne Hawkins (P) 1148 Millhaven Drive Arrow. OH 44321 Kappa Mu Lambda (Lorram- #534) No Report CENTRAL OHIO Director Oavid Pryor 6466 Gunstock Court Reynoldsberg. OH 43068 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Kappa (Ohio S t - # 1 0 ) Jerome 0 Guilford (P) 1739 N High Street Box 51 Columbus OH 43215 Phi (Ohio - #20) Robert D Jefferson (P) 17 V? Palmer Street Athens, OH 45701 Omicron Rho (Ohio Wesleyan - #723) Franklin Morris (P) OWVBox 1451 Delaware. OH 43015 ALUMNI CHAPTER Alpha Rho Lambda (Columbus - #1381 Danny L Boone (P) PO Box 091031 Columbus. OH 43209 SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO Director Fred J Conway 3792 Denlinger Dayton, OH 45426 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Xi (Wilbertorce - #13) Henry French (P) Alpha House. Wilbertorce u Wilbertorce. OH 45384 Gamma Theta (Dayton - #74) Eric Ramon Mathews (P) 331 Kiefaber Dayton, OH 45409 Delta Xi (Central St - #300) Cameron Beam (P) P 0 Box 441 Wilbertorce, OH 45385 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Theta Lambda (Dayton- #108) Walter Gilliard IP) 1642 Diplomat Drive Dayton OH 45432 Chi Lambda (Wilbertorce - #121) Samuel B Kidd (CS) P 0 Box 522 Wilbertorce. OH 45384 Zeta Delta Lambda (Springfield - #237) James Washington (P) 3754 Briar Place Dayton OH 45405 SOUTHWEST OHIO Oirector Clarence Frazier 1145 Wionna Cincinnati. OH 45224 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha (Cincinnati - # 2 3 ) Andre Felton Hall (P) 105 Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45219 Delta Upsiion (Miami - #306) Steven c Smith (P) 912 Arrowhead #1A Oxford, OH 45056 ALUMNI CHAPTER Delta Gamma Lambda (Cincinnati - #191) David E Johnson (P) 8541 Arborcrest Drive Cincinnati. OH 45236 WEST VIRGINIA State Oirector Adolpbus A Young Jr 157 Riverside Drive. Apt #4 Welch. WV 24801 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Theta (Bluedeld St - #52) No Report Xi Thela (Concord - #493) No Report

ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Zeta Lambda (Bluefield - #128) Adolphus A Young, Jr (S) 157 Riverside Drive, Apt #4 Welch, VW 24801 Gamma Delta Lambda (Beckley - #170) No Report WEST VIRGINIA II Director Brother Julius McLeod PO Box 131 Institute, WV 25112 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Zela (West Virginia St - #28) Julius A McLeod. II (P) P 0 Box 131 Institute, WV 25112 Nil Nil (Marshall - #475) No Report Pi Mu (West Virginia - #740) Gregory K Hairston (P) 278 Spruce Street, Apt #6 Morgantown. WV 26505 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha lota Lambda (Charleston - #131) Charles C Mills (S) 22 Hickory Mill Road Hurricane. WV 25526 WISCONSIN Director Carl W Birks 8260 N 37th Street Milwaukee. Wl 53209 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Epsilon (Wisconsin - #71) Keenun Autney Walker (P) 121 W Main Street. Apt 1 Madison. Wl 53703 Epsilon Tau (UW-Milwaukee - 327) Stanley Busier (P) 3913 North 13th Street Milwaukee. Wl 53206 Ztta lota (UW-Whrtewater - #340) Puatha Hill (P) 184 W Mam. Apt 3 Whitewater. Wl 53190 Eta Beta (WSU-Platteville - #3551 No Report Eta Pi (WSUOshkosh - #368) Otis Sims (S) 330 E Irving Oshkosh. Wl 54901 Mu Epsilon (Carthage - #446) No Report NuX. (Marquette - #476) No Report Nu Omicron (Carroll - #477) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Chi Lambda (Milwaukee - #210) Richard E Williams (P) 6599 N Bethmaur Lane Glendaie. Wl 53209 Mu Eta Lambda (Madison - #552) Larry L Taylor (P) 4709 Barby Lane Madison. Wl 53704

SOUTH Director Iva Williams 237 11th Ave. SW Birmingham, AL 35211 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Beta (Talladega - #24) Jeftery Menda (P) Talladega College Talladega. AL AL 35160 Beta Upsilon (Alabama St - #63) Hasaan Walker IP) South Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36195 Gamma Kappa (Miles - #76) No Report Gamma Phi (Tuskegee - #86) Phillip Carswell (CS) P 0 Box 36 Tuskegee. AL 36088 Delta Gamma (Alabama A S M - #91) Jonathan Lavert Ward (CS) Box 220 Alabama A&M University Normal. AL 35762 Epsilon Nu (Stillman - #321) Ivory J Griskell (P) PO Box 4600 Stillman College Tuscaloosa. AL 35403 Thela Delta (South Alabama - #379) No Report lotaNu (UAB - #409) Tom Hall Jr (P) 3716 Oak Avenue SW. Birmingham. AL 35221

Kappa Alpha (Alabama - #420) Randall Hardy (P)

P 0 Box 1524 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486 Kappa Gamma (North Alabama - #422) Melvin J Baldwin, Jr (VP) P 0 Box 5554 Florence. AL 35630 NuTau (Montevallo- #481) Samuel Earl Jones (P) P 0 Box Drawer X Montevallo. AL 35115 XI Beta (Troy State - #487) No Report Xi Xi (Jacksonville - #498) Durren Oouthitt (P) P 0 Box 3018. JSU Jacksonville. AL 36265 Omicron Alpha (Auburn-Montgomery - #708) Micheal Birmingham (S) 500 Eastdale Road, Apt E-3 Montgomery. AL 36117 Omicroo Kappa (Auburn- #717) Kenneth Kelly (S) PO Box 1865 Auburn. AL 36831 Omicron Sigma (B ham Southern - #724) No Report Pi Delta (Livingston - #733) Franklin D Ball (P) PO Box 34 Livingston. AL 35470 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Omicron Lambda (Birmingham - #114) Larry Oliver Foster (P) P 0 Box 3910 Birmingham, AL 35208 Alpha Nu Lambda (Tuskegee - #134) Frank E Cyrus (P) P 0 Drawer BBB Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088 Alpha Upsilon Lambda (Montgomery - #141) Samuel L Jackson (CS) P 0 Box 6058 Montgomery. AL 36106 Beta Omicron Lambda (Mobile - #158) Alvin J. Allen (RS) 1205 St Madar Street Mobile. AL 36603 Delta Thela Lambda (Huntsville- #196) Or A. J Garth (ES) Box 33. Alabama A&M u Normal. AL 35762 Delta PI Lambda (Selma - #204) Alvin A Cleveland (S) P.O Box 2512 Selma, AL 36701 Delta Phi Lambda (Tuscaloosa - #209) Bruce Crawford (S) 1812-D. 48th Street. East Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Epsilon Delta Lambda (Talladega - #215) Thomas Y Lawrence (S) 114 Baker Street Talladega, AL 35160 Theta Alpha Lambda (Gadsden - #278) No Report Theta Gamma Lambda (Dothan - #280) Harold E Hayden (CS) P 0 Box 6893 Dothan. AL 36302 Kappa Nu Lambda (Leighton- #535) Peter L Smith (P) 505 Wnght Drive Florence. AL 35630 Mu Iota Lambda (Mobile - #554) Darryl Demell Shepherd (S) 2849 Keener Street Whistler. AL 36612 Mu Psl Lambda (Homewood - #567) Walter Graham (P) P 0 Box 2281 Birmingham. AL 35201 FLORIDA Director John C Rawls Route 23, Box 435 Gainesville. Fl 32608 COLLEGE CHAPTERS BeUNu (Florida A & M - #56) Tony Bernard Curtis (CS) 1449 S MLKBlvd Tallahassee. FL 32301 Delta Beta (Bethune-Cookman - #90) Warren Howard (P) LeFevre Hall Bethune Cookman College Daytona Beach, FL 32015 Delta Psl (Florida Memorial - #309) Benjamin Carroll (P) 15800 N W 42nd Avenue Miami. FL 33054 Eta Delta (Miami - #357) Manuel J. Cox (T) 1228 Dickingson Dr #32-D Coral Gables, FL 33146

Theta Gamma IS Florida - #378) Gordon T. Edwards (S) 4202 E Fowler Avenue Ctr 2421 Tampa. FL 33620 Theta Sigma (Florida - #392) Chris Knight (CS) P 0 Box 15237 Gainesville, FL 32604 lota Delta (Florida S t - #401) Charlie A Jackson (CS) FSU P.O. Box 7002 Tallahassee, FL 32313 Kappa Upsilon (Jacksonville - #438) Eric D Johnson (S) 1658 Kings Road, Box 323 Jacksonville, FL 32209 Mu Theta (W Florida - #449) No Report XI lota (Central Florida - #494) Mathieu Daquin (P) PO Box 26261 Orlando, FL 32816 Xi Kappa (Florida Tech - #495) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Upsilon Lambda (Jacksonville- #119) Calvin L. Burney (P) 1432 Carbondale Court Jacksonville. FL 32208 Beta Beta Lambda (Miami- #146) William E Clarke III (P) 1614 N W 188 TEW Miami. FL 33169 Beta Delta Lambda (Daytona Beach - #148) Roland M Brown (P) 119 Persimmon Drive PO Box 785 Palm Coast. FL 32037 Gamma Zeta Lambda (Tampa- #172) Eddie Adams. Jr. (P) 6503 D. Jamesville Drive Tampa. FL 33617 Gamma Mu Lambda (Tallahassee- #177) Gary W Johnson (T) 2503 Valdemar Lane Tallahassee. FL 32304 Delta Delta Lambda (West Palm Beach-#192) Dr Charles E White (P| P.O Box 982 West Palm Beach. FL 33402 Delta XI Lambda (Orlando - #202) LeVester Tubbs (P) 620 Morgan Street Winter Springs, FL 32708 Epsilon Mu Lambda (Pensacola - #222) Leroy A Jenkins (P) 1911 N 18th Avenue Pensacola. FL 32503 Epsilon Pi Lambda (Ocala - #226) William E Jackson (S) 1822 SW 4th Street Ocala. FL 32674 Zeta Alpha Lambda (Ft Lauderdale - #234) Roy C Smiley (P) 2241 N W 43rd Terrace Landertiill, FL 33313 Eta Kappa Lambda (Ft Pierce - #265) Bennie Clark (P) P 0 Box 1271 Fort Pierce, FL 34954 Theta Eta Lambda (St Petersburg - #284) Richard A Hartstield (P) 365 Kingtish Dr S.E. St Petersburg, FL 33705 Iota Beta Lambda (Cocoa - #503) Albert L Owens (P) P 0, Box 1275 Cocoa, FL 32923-1275 loti PI Lambda (Miami - #516) Eldridge F. Williams (CS) P 0. Box 571098 Miamai, FL 33157 Mu Zeta Lambda (Lakeland - #551) Vincent Hudson (CS) 5117 Waterwood Dr. Bartow. FL 33830 Nu Eta Lambda (Gainesville - #574) Alfred C Peoples (S) P 0. Box 2875 Gainesville. FL 32602 XI Omicron Lambda (Fort Myers - #603) No Report Xi Rho Lambda (Belle Glade - #605) James Allen, Jr. (P) P 0, Box 378 Belle Glade, FL 33430 Xi Sigma Lambda (Panama City - #606) No Report XI Psl Lambda (Palmetto - #611) John Harvey (S) 1010 25 STE Bradenton, FL 34208

Omicron Beta Lambda (Clearwater - #613) Joseph Carwise (P) 1255 Palmetto Street Clearwater, FL 33515 Omicron Upsilon Lambda (Delray Beach - #630) Wayne Condry (S) 3512 Diane Drive Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Delta lota Lambda (Columbus - #197) No Report Epsilon Beta Lambda (Macon- #213) Alveno Ross (S) 1236 Appleton Avenue Macon, GA 31307 Eta lota Lambda (Athens - #264) Hugh Goodrum (CS) P.O. Box 902 Athens, GA 30603 Theta Nu Lambda (LaGrange - #289) Allred McNair (S) P.O. Box 1818 LaGrange, GA 30241 lota Gamma Lambda (Brunswick - #504) Carl Brown (P) P.O. Box 2122 Brunswick. GA 31520 Kappa Tau Lambda (Valdosta-#541) Willie R. Jones (P) 2301 N. Forrest Street Valdosta. GA 31602 Nu Mu Lambda (Decatur - #578) Andre Cleveland (CS) P.O. Box 370607 Decatur. GA 30034 Omicron Mu Lambda (Marrietta - #622) Willie Hill (P) 2290 Addison Road, N E Marrietta. GA 30066 Omicron Pi Lambda (Hinesville - #626) Pedro A, Bryant (P) 230 Maple Drive North Hinesville. GA 31313 Omicron Phi Lambda [East Point- #631) Perry Halstead (CS) 3676 Calmer Circle East Point. GA 30344

GEORGIA Director Robert Willis 3604 Revere Road. SW Atlanta. GA 30331 COLLEGE CHAPTERS lota (Morris Brown - #9) Horace L. Eberhart Jr. (S) P.O. Box 92055 Atlanta. GA 30344 Alpha Rho (Morehouse - #38) Marshall L Green. Jr. (S) 595 Collier Ridge Drive. NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Alpha Phi (Clark - #42) Robert Hairston (VP) 129 Mildred Street Atlanta. GA 30314 Gamma Zeta (Ft. Valley St - #72) Watson Fluellen. Jr, (S) P.O Box 4326. FVSC Ft Valley. GA 31030 Delta Delta (Albany St - #92) Benny Gregory Hand (B) P.O Box 36 - ASC Albany, GA 31705 Delta Eta (Savannah St - #95) Tkeban XT Jahannes (S) 701 E 36th Street Savannal. GA 31404 Zela Mu (Georgia St - #342) No Report Zeta Pi (Georgia - #346) John D. Hillman, Jr (P) 285 Scandia Circle-216 Athens. GA 30605 Eta Alpha (Paine - #354) Modou Ndow (P) Box 77 Paine College Augusta. GA 30901 Theta Beta (Columbus - #377) Adam Brown (S) 30 Clearview Circle Columbus, GA 31907 lota Eta (Mercer - #404) Carlos Anton McCloud (P) Box 61, Mercer University Macon, GA 31207 Mu Alpha (Emory - #442) George A Smith (S) Emory U, PO Box 21185 Atlanta. GA 30322 Mu Gamma (Georgia College - #444) Antonio B. Lawrence (P) 846 Powelton Avenue Sparta. GA 31081 Mu Delta (Georgia SW - #445) Bruce Bradley (P) GSWBox 1196 Americus, GA 31709 Mu Omicron (Valdosta St - #455) Derrick B. Jenkins (VP) 214 Georgia Avenue Valdosta, GA 31698 Nu Gamma (W Georgia - #466) Richard K Levine (P) PO. Box 10016 Carrollton. GA 30118 NuMu (Georgia Tech - #474) Theodore Yarboro, Jr (P) Georgia Tech Box 32896 Atlanta. GA 30332 XI Tau (Georgia Southern - #703) Adrian Goolsby (P) LB 10682 Statesboro, GA 30460

MISSISSIPPI Director Wiley Jones Alcorn State University P 0. Box 509 Lorman, MS 39096 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Upsilon (Tougaloo - #85) Lathan C. Dabbs (P) P 0. Box 401 Tougaloo, Mississippi 39174 Delta Kappa (Alcorn - #98) Curtis Eugene Simmons (P) P.O. Box 267 Alcorn State University Lorman. MS 39096 Delta Phi (Jackson State - #307) Rodney Smith (CS) P 0. Box 17177 Jackson State University Jackson, MS 39217 Zela Phi (MVSU-#351) Barnard F. Baggett IS) P.O. Box 899. MVSU Itta Bena, MS 38941 lota Gamma (Rust - #400) No Report Kappa Beta (Mississippi St - #421) Dempsey Miles Jr. (P) P.O. Box 1472 Mississippi State, MS 39762 MuXI (USM - #454) Maury E, Booth (VP) 328% Cypress St. Harnesburg. MS 39401 Nu Upsilon (Mississippi - #482) Leo Emerson (S) P.O. Box 3251 University, MS 38677 Omicron Gamma (Millsaps - #710) Dwight Collins (P) P.O Box 15502 Millsaps College Jackson. MS 39210 Omicron Psl (Delta St - #729) No Report

ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Lambda (Atlanta - #107) Larry L. Earvin (P) 154 Peyton Road, SW Atlanta. GA 30311 Alpha Chi Lambda (Augusta - #143) Willie G. Marshall (FS) 829 Strother Drive Augusta. GA 30901 Beta Phi Lambda (Savannah- #164) Sylvester Brown (CS) 1447 East 39th Street Savannah, GA 31401 Gamma Omicron Lambda (Albany - #180) Clift Edward Felton (P) 2114 Princeton Drive Albany, GA 31707 Gamma Sigma Lambda (Ft. Valley-#183) Douglas T. Porter (P) 109 College Court Ft. Valley. GA 31030

ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Epsilon Lambda (Jackson - # 1 2 7 ) Dr. R. W. Harrison. Jr. (S) P.O. Box 356 Yazoo City. MS 39194 Epsilon Xi Lambda (Mound Bayou - #224) George C. Bell (S) P.O. Box 4717 Greenville, MS 38701 Zeta Mu Lambda (Biloxi - #244) Mack B Harris R.Ph. (CS) P.O. Box 4254 Gultport. MS 39502 Eta Phi Lambda (Columbus - #275) Wilbur Colom (P) PO Box 464 Columbus. MS 39701 Thela Sigma Lambda (Natchez - #294) Elvin M. Parker (S) P.O. Box 183 Port Gibson. MS 39150

Mu Gamma Lambda (Hattiesburg-Laurel - #548) No Report Mu Pi Lambda (Brookhaven - #560) James W. Hill, Sr. (P) P.O. Box 278 Monticello, MS 39654 XI Zela Lambda (Moss Point - #595) B, B. Jennings, Jr. (P) 5631 Rose Drive Moss Point. MS 39563 Omicron Rho Lambda (Vicksburg - #627) John Walls Jr. (P) 126 Leatrice Lane Vicksburg. MS 39180 NORTH CAROLINA Director Roger McLean P.O. Box 921 Elizabeth City State U Elizabeth City, NC 27909 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Omicron (Johnson C Smith - #36) Archelaus E. McLean (S) 100 Beatlestord Rd Charlotte, NC 28216 Beta Epsilon [NC A S T - #49) Richard Earl Moore (P) Box A-14 NC AST SU Greensboro. NC 27411 Beta Zeta (Elizabeth City - #50) Douglas Ray Howard (P) ECSU Campus Box 912 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Beta lota (Winston-Salem - #53) Gerald Vincent (S) P.O. Box 13072 Winston-Salem. NC 27110 Beta Rho (Shaw - #60) Mark A. Dickson (P) P 0. Box 2261 Raleigh, NC 27611 Gamma Beta (NC Central - #68) Bradford Milton (P) P 0, Box 19484. NCCU Durham. NC 27707 Gamma Mu (Livingston - #77) William C. Chisslom (P) 1206 West Horah Street Salisbury. NC 28144 Gamma Psl (St Augustine's - #88) Lamont 0. Hames (P) P.O. Box 27212 Raleigh. NC 27611-7212 Epsilon Zeta (Fayetteville St - #315) No Report Zeta Epsilon (Barber-Scotia - #336) No Report EtaMu (East Carolina - #365) Leslie T. Person (P) P.O. Box 2958 Greenville, NC 27834 Eta Omicron (NC St - #367) Kevin Cortier Calhoun (P) 1402 Varsity Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 Kappa Omicron (Duke - #433) Michael A, Conway (P) Box 4783 OS. Durham. NC 27705 Mu Zeta (North Carolina - #447) Keith L. Hersey (S) P.O Box 551 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Mu Tau (UNC-Charlotte - #459) Donald W. Pinchback (P) Univ. Cone Center - SGA UNCC Station Charlotte. NC 28223 Nu Zeta (W Carolina - #469) No Report XI Eta (Wake Forest - #492) Kenneth Edison Jones (P) Reynolda Station, Box 7382 Winston-Salem. NC 27109 Omicron Beta (Atlantic Christian - #709) No Report Omicron Thela (Wilmington - #715) No Report PI Zola (UNC-Greensboro - #735) Timothy Thorpe (P) Box 1061. EUCUNCG Greensboro. NC 27403

PINu (Appalachian S t - # 7 4 1 ) Michael Polk (P) ASU P.O. Box 16234 Boone. NC 28608 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Lambda (Greensboro - #110) Julius A. Fulmore (P) P 0. Box 21052 Greensboro, NC 27420 Phi Lambda (Raleigh - #120) P. P. Thompson (P) 1305Foxrun Drive Raleigh, NC. 27610

Alpha Pi Lambda (Winston-Salem - #137) Willard L. McCloud, Jr ,(P) 3150 Kittering Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Beta Theta Lambda (Durham- #152) Willis E, Baird (P) P 0. Box 3522 Durham, NC 27702 Beta Mu Lambda (Salisbury-#155) Hubert Chambers (S) 62 Chandlewick Drive Salisbury, NC 28144 Beta Nu Lambda (Charlotte - #156) Ray Allison (P) 1718 Woodvalley Drive Charlotte, NC 28216 Gamma Kappa Lambda (Wilmington- #176) No Report Gamma Psi Lambda (Asheville- #188) Kenneth T, McClellan (CS) 211 Saint Johns Street Arden, NC 28704 Epsilon Rho Lambda (Fayetteville - #227) James E. Purcell (P) 716 Topeka Street Fayetteville. NC 28301 Epsilon Sigma Lambda (Rocky Mount - #228) No Report Epsilon Chi Lambda (Elizabeth City - #232) Billy Charles Hines (P) ECSU - Box 837 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Zeta Ela Lambda (Greenville - #240) Carrie Moore (CS) P 0. Box 1187 Greenville. NC 27834 Ela Mu Lambda (Gastonia - #266) William H. Lucus, II (S) P.O. Box 141 Gastonia. CC 28053 Thela Omicron Lambda (Goldboro - #291) William Paul Pitt (P) 117 Neuse Circle Goldsboro. NC 27530 Nu lota Lambda (Kinston - #576) Robert Brown (P) P 0. Box 804 Kinston. NC 28501 Nu Kappa Lambda (Lumberton - #577) George H. Young (P) P.O. Box 1392 Lumberton. NC 28359 Omicron Gamma Lambda (Kernersville - #614) Melvin Douglas Mauney (P) 234 Foxcroft Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27103 SOUTH CAROLINA Director Peter Felder 1939 Lake Drive Orangeburg. SC 29115 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Delta (SC State - #48) Kenneth Walker (P) P.O. Box 1954 South Carolina State Orangeburg. SC 29117 Gamma Gamma (Allen U - #69) No Report Gamma Pi (Benedict-#81) Eldridge McPhee (P) Benedict College Harden S Blending Columbia, SC 29204 Delta Alpha (Claflin - #89) Perry Fogle, Jr. (P) High Rise Dorm #103 Claflin College Orangeburg, SC 29115 Eta lola

(Voorhees - #362) Anthony Brown (P) 650 Porter Drive Denmark, SC 29042 Theta Nu (South Carolina - #387) Ernest Jeffries (CS) P.O. Box 85128 USC Columbia, SC 29225 Kappa Chi (Francis Marion - #440) Ronnie L. McKnight (P) P.O. Box 384 Florence. SC 29503 MuPI (Baptist - #456) Kenneth Wilson (S) P.O. Box 398BCC Charleston, SC 29411 NuPhl (USC-Conway - #483) No Report XI Epsilon (Morris - #490) No Report XI Phi (Winthrop - #705) Douglas T. Simons (VP) P.O. Box 6874 (WCS) Rock Hill, SC 29733

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Omicron Chi (Woltord - #7281 No Report Pi Alpha (Clemson - #7301 Willie E Pertway (PI P 0 Box 7182, C U Clemson, SC 29632 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Psi Lambda (Columbia - #144| Willie L Hamtord (P) 149 Kingston Rd Columbia, SC 29203 Beta Kappa Lambda (Charleston - #154) James L Bright (P) 112 Stewart Street Goose Creek, SC 29445 Gamma Gamma Lambda (Greenville - #169) J. C Harrison (P) 15 Henry Street Greenville. SC 29604 Delta Zeta Lambda (Orangeburg - #194) Robert C Gordon (P) 157 Centre. NE Orangeburg, SC 29115 Delta Kappa Lambda (Florence - #198) George W Sargent (P) P 0 Box 384 Florence. SC 29503 Eta Omicron Lambda (Rock Hill - #269) Jean W Goggins (P) Rt 1. Box 1210 Chester. SC 29706 Theta Phi Lambda (Bennettsville - #297) Ralph W DuPree, Sr (P) 203 Beauty Spot Road Bennettsville SC 29512 Iota Eta Lambda (Denmark - #5081 Willie Jetterson (P) P O Box 448 Denmark, SC 29042 Mu Epsilon Lambda (Conway - #550) No Report Xi Gamma Lambda (Beaufort - #592) Albert L Jackson (P) 1519 Palmetto St Beaufort. SC 29902 Xi Theta Lambda (Spartanburg - #597 No Report Xi Upsilon Lambda (Greenwood #608) No Report Xi Phi Lambda (Summerville - #609) William L Baylor. II (P) P 0 Box 511 Moncks Corner. SC 29461 Omicron lota Lambda (Columbia - #620) Quentin M Young (CSl 300 Lincolnshire Boulevard Columbia. SC 29203 Omicron Kappa Lambda (Sumter- #621) Willie Belhune (S) 305 Moorer Street Manning. SC 29102

TENNESSEE Director Floyd Jones 751 Bontemps Drive Nashville. TN 37207 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Chi (Meharry Medical - #21) No Report Alpha Chi (Fisk - #43) Dared Prince |P) P 0 Sox 223. Fisk U Nashville, TN 37208 Beta Xi (Lemoyne-Owen - #57) Tyler M Moore Jr (A) 48 Bonila Ave Memphis, Tennessee 38109 Beta Omicron (Tennessee St - #58) Navery Moore. Jr (P) Tennessee State Univeisty PO Box 419 Nashville, TN 37203 Beta Pi (Lane - #59) Ricky L Jackson (P) 424 Lambuth Avenue Jackson TN 38301 Gamma Omicron (Knoxville - #80) No Report Eta Phi (UT-Chartanooga - #373) No Report Theta Pi (Austin-Peay - #390) Edward L Ligon (P) 236 Marion Street Clarksville. TN 37040 Kappa Eta (Memphis St - #426) Bradley D Thomas (S) 2116 Farnngton Street Memphis, TN 38109 Kappa Theta (Vanderbill - #427) No Report

Omicron Zeta Lambda (Fayetleville - #617) John L Colbert (S) P 0 Box 1341 Fayetleville. AR 72701

Nu Theta Lambda (St Martinville - #5751 Isadore Inman (P) PO Box 42 SI Martinville. LA 70582-0042 Nu Sigma Lambda (Natchitoches- #584) No Report Xi Nu Lambda (Baton Rouge - #601) Ronald S Millender, Sr (CSl P 0 Box 80052 Baton Rouge. LA 70898 Xi Chi Lambda (Leesville - #610) No Report OKLAHOMA Director Rundell Edison 2308 NW 47th Lawton. OK 73505 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Kappa (Langston - #54) No Report Epsilon Epsilon (Oklahoma S t - #314) No Report Zeta Zeta (Oklahoma - #337) Leonce H Theirry Jr. (P) P 0 Box 2863 Norman. OR 73069 Zeta Sigma (Central St - #348) Travis Cephus (T) East Hall. Rm 122 Edmond. OK 73034 Zeta Upsilon (Northeastern St - #350) Douglas A Ivy (P) N S U . Wilson Hall #9 Tahleguah, OK 74464 Eta Thela (East Central S t - #361) No Report Kappa Epsilon (Cameron - #424) No Report Omicron Nu (Tulsa- #719) No Report

Kappa Sigma Lambda Eta Gamma (Killeen - #540) (Prairie View - #356) Ecolia Dunn (VP) Eric Dargan (P) 605 Bellaire Drive P 0 Box 2255 Killeen, TX 76541 Prairie View. TX 77446 Mu Rho Lambda LOUISIANA Eta Epsilon (Longview- #561) Director (North Texas SI - #358) Calvin L Brookins (P) Anderson Young (DOP) Adrian Wallace P 0 Box 702 627 Bernard Rt 13. Box 372 Longview. Texas 75606 Denton. TX 76201 Lake Charles, LA 70601 Nu Pi Lambda Eta Mu COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Arlington - #582) (Houston - #364) Beta Sigma Todd Powell (CS) Delrick Oliver Hughes (P) (Southern - #61) P 0 Box 1844 2600 Calhoun Chuck W. Ford (CS) Arlington. TX 76004-1844 U ol H Campus Act Box 103 Xi Beta Lambda Box 9929 Soulhern Univ Houston. TX 77004 (Temple - #591) Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Eta Upsilon Rickey Tennyson (VP) Beta Tau 404 Fryers Creek #907 (Texas Tech - #372) (Xavier - #621 Temple, TX 76501 No Report Steve Bordenave (P) Xi Eta Lambda Eta Psi 827 Washington Avenue (N Harris County- #596) (Texas Christian - #375) New Orleans. LA 70130 No Report Anthony C Rentena (CS) Beta Phi Xi Kappa Lambda P 0 Box 11401 (Dillard - #64) (Missouri City - #599) Ft Worth. TX 76110 Kirk Williams (CS) No Report Thela Alpha 2601 Genlilly Boulevard ALUMNI CHAPTERS Xi Tau Lambda (Jarvis - #376) New Orleans. LA 70122 Tau Lambda (N Dallas County - #607) Anthony J Lewis (Pt Delta Sigma (Nashville- #118) Charles King, Jr (P) (Grambling - #304) 4005 Bandera Wilson Q Welch. Jr (CS) PO Box 214362 Piano, TX 75074 Travis E Smith (S) P 0 Box 5646 Dallas. TX 75221 PO Box 200 Nashville. TN 37208 Theta Mu Omicron Epsilon Lambda Grambling. LA 71245 Psi Lambda (Sam Houston St - #386) (Corpus Christ!- #616) Epsilon Upsilon (Chattanooga - #122) No Report No Report (SUNO #328) No Repon lota Kappa Lawrence M Carter (VP CS) (Paul Ouinn - #407) Alpha Delta Lambda Omicron Chi Lambda 4545 Rosemont Place (Memphis- #126) No Report iWichita Falls - #632) New Orleans, LA 70126 Walter Evans (P) lota Mu Freeman Johns, Jr (CS) Zeta Xi 2161 S Parkway East (SF Austin St - #408) 906 Sally Circle (SW Louisiana #344) Memphis. TN 38114 Wichita Falls, Texas 76303 George Davis, Jr (P) Eugene J Sonmer. II (P) Alpha Mu Lambda P 0 Box 4953 27A U S L Box 41889 (Knoxville, - #133) Nacogdoches, TX 75762 Lafayette. LA 70504 Leonard A Jackson (CS) lota Omicron Eta Kappa PO Box 2091 (SMU - #4111 (Louisiana Tech - #363) Knoxville. TN 37901 Adolphus Dram. Jr (P) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,HAWAII Warren A LeJeune. Jr (P) Beta Upsilon Lambda PO Box 4251, SMU Director (Jackson - #163) P 0 Box 3129. TS Dallas. TX 75275 Gregory G French Morns P Fair (P) Ruston, LA 71272 Kappa Sigma 3757 West 113th Street 56 Moorewood Drive Eta Chi (West Texas St #4361 Inglewood. CA 90303 Jackson. TN 38301 (NE Louisiana - #374) No Report Kappa Zeta Lambda COLLEGE CHAPTERS No Report Mu Nu (Clarksville - #529) Alpha Delta Theta Theta (SW Texas St #453) No Report (USC - #26) (McNeese St - #383) James D Jefferson (S) Mu Nu Lambda No Report Alfread G Mouton (A) ALUMNI CHAPTERS 4631 Seabreeze (Kingsport - #557) Gamma Xi P 0 Box 1040 McNeese Alpha Tau Lambda San Antonio, TX 78220 Lorenzo Wyatt (P) (UCLA - #79) Lake Charles. LA 70609 (Tulsa- #140) Pi Omicron 212 Spnngdale Road Troy Marshall IP) Theta Phi Lawrence Henderson (P) (Texas A S M - #743) Bristol. TN 37620 630 South Fir (UNO #395) 1126 East Tecumseh Omicron Sigma Lambda Terns Burton (P) Inglewood. CA 90301 No Report Tulsa. OK 74127 (Murfreesboro - #628) P 0 Box 4061 MuChi Theta Chi Beta Epsilon Lambda Alphonse Carter Jr (P) College Station, TX 77844 (Cal St-Long Beach - #462) (NW State #396) P 0 Box 2685 (Boley- #149) No Report Murfreesboro, TN 37133-2685 Todd Sterling (P) L G Ashley (S) ALUMNI CHAPTERS Pi Kappa NSU Box 3263 P 0 Box 247 Alpha Eta Lambda (Cal St-Northndge - #739) Natchitoches. LA 71457 Boley, OK 74829 (Houston- #129) Vernon Jackson (P) Kappa Mu Beta Eta Lambda David L Alexander (P) 3828 S Stocker (Nicholls St - #430) (Oklahoma City - #151) 1505 Rosewood Los Angeles, CA 90008 Byron D Henderson (P) Roy L Watson (P) Houston TX 77004 ARKANSAS II08 McGmnis Street PO Box 11105 Alpha Sigma Lambda Director ALUMNI CHAPTERS Donaldsonville. Louisiana 70346 Oklahoma City, OK 73136 (Dallas - #139) John Colbert Beta Psi Lambda Kappa Nu Beta Chi Lambda No Report 2140 Loren Circle (Los Angeles - #166) (SE Louisiana - #431) (Muskogee- #1651 Beta Tau Lambda Fayetleville. AR 72701 Walter West (P) Douglas Wade Cyprian (P) James Henry Johnson (S) (Ft Worth - #162) COLLEGE CHAPTERS 3102 9th Avenue P 0 Box 3917 704 Anthony No Report Beta Chi Los Angeles. CA 90018 Hammond, LA 70402 Muskogee. OK 74403 Gamma Eta Lambda (Philander Smith - #65) Iota Zeta Lambda NuPsi Zeta Gamma Lambda (Austin- #173) Kelly Jenkins (P) (Compton - #5071 (Louisiana St - #485) (Langston #236) Ken Grays (RS) 812 West 13th Street, Box 538 Kevin M Ashford (CS) Dr Earl L Wiley (S) Robert Anderson (FS) 5903 North Hampton Drive 401 S Prairie Avenue Little Rock, AR 72202 P 0 Box 21902 (LSU1 5100 North Lottie Austin. TX 78723 Inglewood. CA 90301 Gamma Delta Baton Rouge, LA 70893 Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Gamma Pi Lambda Mu Beta Lambda (UAPB - #70) Eta Xi Lambda (Galveston- #181) (Honolulu - #547) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS (Lawton-Ft Sill - #268) Elworth J Wilcox (P) Timothy Fraizer (P) Theta Kappa Sigma Lambda Stanley P. Brown (P) 4117-R 980862A Kaonohi Street (Henderson St - #385) (New Orleans- #117) PO Box 6752 Galveston. TX 77550 Aiea. HI 96701 Victor L Sanders (T) Howard Rodgers. Ill (PI Lawton. OK 73504 Mu Sigma Lambda Gamma Tau Lambda 2101 Caddo P 0 Box 53262 (Culver City - #562) (Beaumont - #184) TEXAS Arkadelphia, AR 71923 New Orleans, LA 70153-3262 Roy Harris (P) James Perry. Jr (P) Director Theta Upsilon Beta lota Lambda 6728 Sherbourne 0 1081 Westmeadow Dr William F Jones (Arkansas St - #394) (Baton Rouge - #153) Beaumont. TX 77706-3876 Los Angeles. CA 90056 4145 Simpson Drive Rickey Greer (P) Vernon Williams (FS) Beaumont. TX 77705 Gamma Upsilon Lambda PO Box 1366 2214-74th Avenue (Marshall- #185) Stale University. AR 72467 Balon Rouge, LA 70807 COLLEGE CHAPTERS INLAND EMPIRE S A Anderson (CS) Theta Psi Delta Upsiton Lambda Delta Director 114 Fisher Drive (Central Arkansas - #397) (Huston-Tillotson - #4} Shreveport - #208) Fred W Smith II Marshall. TX 75670 Ernest Sanders. 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MD (PI TSUâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sterling Student Life Center (Waco - #216) Kelvin A White (P) David Scott IP) 608 Storer Avenue P 0 Box 5276 Houston. TX 77004 4075 Ml Vernon PO Box 1405 Fayetleville. AR 72701 Alexandria. LA 71301 Epsilon Gamma Riverside. CA 92507 Waco. TX 76703 Kappa Psi Zeta Chi Lambda (Bishop- #312) Iota Psi Epsilon Tau Lambda (Bogalusa - #254| (UA-Little Rock- #441) Andre Turner fP) (Cal Poly-Pomona - #419 (Prairie View - #229) No Report 3837 Simpson-Stuart RD No Report No Report No Report Dallas TX 75241 Zeta Psi Lambda Nu Alpha Omicron Eta Epsilon Phi Lambda Epsilon lota (Arkansas Tech - #464) (Lake Charles - #255) (UC-lrvme - #714) (Port Arthur - #231) Alfred G Mouton (P) Steven Ware (P) (Texas - #3181 No Report Othello Beckham (P) Mark V Williams (P) ATU P 0 Box 753 P 0 Box 1102 P 0 Box 461 2507 Burleson #302 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Russelleville. AR 72801 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Port Arthur. TX 77640 Austin. TX 78741 Eta Gamma Lambda Zeta Sigma Lambda Zeta Tau Lambda Epsilon Bho ALUMNI CHAPTERS (Lalayette - #258) (San Diego - #250) (Amanllo - #2511 Pi Lambda Joseph M Cotton (S| (Lamar - #325) John Houston (CS) Ernest Davis (P) P 0 Box 5224 Daniel Vincent Woodson (P) (Little Rock- #115) P 0 Box 50026 P 0 Box 7533 PO Box 10729 Lucious Powell (P) Lafayette. LA 70502 San Diego, CA 92105 Amanllo. TX 79114-2122 Beaumont. TX 77710 6400 Shirley Dr Eta Delta Lambda Eta Pi Lambda Little Rock. AR 72204 Epsilon Sigma (Monroe - #259) Eta Upsilon Lambda (Pasadena - #270) Delta Sigma Lambda Louis Pargoud (CS) (St Marys - #326) (Odessa- #274) Michael Marsh IS) (Pine Bluff - #206) No Report P 0 Box 815 No Report PO Box 5162 No Report Zela Kappa Monroe, LA 71210 Theta Delta Lambda Inglewood. CA 90310 Theta Tau Lambda (UT-EI Paso - #3411 lota Xi Lambda (El Paso - #281) Mu Xi Lambda (Helena - #295) (Opelousas - #514) No Report Joseph G Jacques (S) (Rialto - #558| Willis C Williams (FS T> Alfred Dupree IP) Zeta Tau 1655 Donna Caponi Ln Kenneth D Chapman (S) 51 Lambert Drive P 0 Box 329 (East Texas St - #349) El Paso. TX 79936 P 0 Box 7057 West Helena, AR 72390 Opelousas. LA 70570 Richard L Knight (Pi San Bernardino. CA 92411 Theta Kappa Lambda Mu Omicron Lambda Nu Alpha Lambda P 0 Box S. E T Nu Tau Lambda (Lubbock - #287) (Blytheville - #559) (Marrero - #568) Station Commerce, TX 75428 (Orange County - #585) No Report Joe A Guy (P) Kerry Southall (S) Zeta Chi Lloyd Chandler (P) Kappa Gamma Lambda 2204 Kenwood Drive P 0 Box 1605 (UT-Arlington - #352) 2814 Burly Ave. (Texarkana - #526) Blytheville. AR 72315 Harvey, LA 70059 No Report Orange. CA 92669 No Report Kappa Xi (Middle Tennessee - #432) Michael James (P) P 0 Box 655, MTSU Murfreesboro. TN 37132 Mu Beta (UT-Martin - #443) Jackie R Money (CS) 405 Oxford Martin TN 38237 Mu lota (Tennessee - #450) Norris Kirby (P) 1810 Lake Avenue Knoxville, TN 37916 Nu Eta (Christian Brothers - #470) No Report Omicron Phi (Tennessee Tech - #727) Reuben D Morris, III (PI n u Box 5231 Cookeville, TN 38505

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