Henry Arthur Callis Academy by Mu Lambda Foundation's Henry Arthur Callis Academy

Black & Gold Charity Ball Armor J. Blackburn Auditorium Saturday, April 5th 2014

Stimulating and Developing Intelligent Leaders !

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& & Message&from&the&President&of&Mu&Lambda&Foundation& & & Message&from&the&President&of&the&Mu&Lambda&Chapter&& & & Master&of&Ceremony&for&the&Black&&&Gold&Charity&Ball& & & Members&of&Mu&Lambda&Chapter& & & & & & & Sketches&of&The&Mu&Lambda&Foundation’s&Community&House& & Mu&Lambda’s&National&Programs&of&2013/2014&& & & & Mu&Lambda’s&Community&Service&of&2013/2014& & & & Mu&Lambda’s&Notable&Highlights&of&2013/2014&& & & & Mu&Lambda’s&Social&and&Reclamation&Events&of&2013/2014& & Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy&&&Scholar&Bios& & & & & Black&&&Gold&Charity&Ball&Photos& & & & & & & Ad&Sponsors& & & & & & & & & & & Patrons& & & & & & & & & & & & & &

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Mu Lambda Foundation 2405 First Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001-1019 Telephone: (202) 299-9365 Website: www.mulambdafoundation.org

Julius H. Brice CLU. ChFC President LeRoy Lowery, III 1st Vice President

James O. Wilson 2nd Vice President LeRoy Lowery Treasurer Villareal Johnson Secretary Chesley Rod Richardson Executive Director O. Jackson Cole, Ph.D. Amb. Horace G. Dawson, Jr. Ph.D. A. Gilbert Douglass, Esq. Rudolph Harris, Ph.D. William A. Hawkins, Jr., Ph.D. Adrian V. James W. Jerome McGee, AIA Lloyd T. McGriﬀ, D. Min Eddie Neal, Esq.

April&5,&2014& & & To:&The&Scholars,&families,&honored&guests,&friends,& and&brothers& & I&bring&you&greetings&and&welcome&you&to&our&Black&&& Gold&Charity&Ball.&&We&are&delighted&and&pleased&that& you&have&decided&to&support&our&annual&event&and&the& Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy&Scholars&that&we&honor& tonight.& & I&express&my&sincere&appreciation&and&thanks&to&those& who&shared&their&time&and&expertise&in&conducting& workshops,&training&sessions&and&lectures&during&the& academic&portion&of&our&academy&program.&&A&special& thanks&to&Brothers&Lawrence&Clark&and&Arthur&Fields,&whose&efforts&made&this&sixM month&program&a&success.&& & To&my&fellow&Foundation&Board&members,&I&thank&you&for&your&guidance&and& confidence&in&me.&&I&would&also&like&to&thank&my&Mu&Lambda&and&fellow&Brothers&in& Alpha,&without&whose&moral&and&financial&support,&tonight&would&not&have&been& possible.&&Thanks&for&holding&high&the&light&of&Alpha.& & To&the&Scholars,&as&you&commence&“A&New&Start”,&I&share&words&with&you&from&Bro.& Callis:&“in&order&to&succeed,&your&desire&for&success&should&be&greater&than&your&fear& of&failure”.&&I&commend&you&on&your&accomplishments&to&date&and&wish&you& continued&success&in&the&future.& & Sincerely,& &

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Lambda Chapter 2405 First Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001-1019 Telephone: (202) 299-9365 Website: www.mulambda.org

April&5,&2014& Eddie Neal President Joseph Gibbs Vice President Kevin Giles Recording Secretary Mikael LaRoche Corresponding Secretary Chatman Young, II Financial Secretary Michael Young Treasurer Jonathan Butler Chaplain James Harmon, III Historian John “Tony” Wilson Intake Coordinator Keith M. Hinnant Assoc. Editor/Sphinx Jason Clark Editor of the Torch Arthur Fields Dir. Education Activities

& To:&The&Scholars,&families,&honored&guests,&friends,&and&brothers& On&behalf&of&the&207&members&of&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity,& Incorporated,&Mu&Lambda&Chapter,&I&welcome&you&to&this&grand& occasion.&&Tonight,&we&celebrate&11&extraordinary&young&men&as&they& prepare&to&embark&upon&new&endeavors,&achievements,&and& adventures&in&life.& Since&its&founding&in&1906,&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity&has&provided& voice&and&vision&to&the&struggle&of&people&around&the&world.&&The& brothers&of&Mu&Lambda&Chapter&have&been&making&a&difference&in& Washington,&DC&since&1923.&&Mu&Lambda’s&work&in&the&development& of&educational,&cultural&and&social&programs&for&young&men&stands&as&an&example&of&the&Fraternity’s& commitment&to&the&development&of&our&youth&and&outreach&to&our&community.& Mu&Lambda&has&held&a&Beautillion&Class&since&1995,&and&took&a&leap&of&faith&this&year&in&establishing&the& Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy.&&The&primary&mission&of&the&Academy&is&to&ensure&our&youth&are&admitted,& prepared,&and&succeed&in&college.&&The&Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy&is&in&line&with&the&most&recent& Brother’s&Keepers&initiative&of&President&Barrack&Obama.&

Jacob Walker Parliamentarian

Tonight&we&hail&the&arrival&of&the&next&generation&of&AfricanUAmerican&leaders&U&the&first&graduating&class& of&the&Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy:&&Damon&Bailey;&Brandon&Boodie;&John&Boyd;&Gary&Gross;&Malik& Harvin;&Nicholas&Heyward;&Aswan&Mangrum;&Rodrick&Murray;&Douglas&Smith;&Micah&Street;&and&Alex& Walters.&

Sulaiman Almaroof Archivist

Thank&you&for&joining&us&for&this&celebration.&

Mark Jones Web Master

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James O. Wilson Member-at-Large

LeRoy Lowery, III Immediate Past President

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Nicholas Jones Sergeant-at-Arms

Mu Lambda – Making a Diﬀerence in DC Since 1923

Master of Ceremony Brother Isaac W. K. Thweatt Brother Isaac W. K. Thweatt was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on Saturday, December 8, 2001 through the Iota Alpha Chapter seated at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA). Today, he is an active Brother in the fraternity through Mu Lambda Chapter (Washington, D.C.) as a student development workshop facilitator, performer, event producer, and fundraising consultant. As Director of Alumni Outreach at American University (Washington, D.C.), Brother Thweatt creates, manages, and develops affinity alumni programs, alumni benefits and services, and student-alumni initiatives including the alumni admissions program and the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinguished alumni speaker series. Prior to this position, he was Associate Director of Development for the George Mason University School of Management. A tireless advocate for community service, higher education, and personal development, Brother Thweatt has volunteered in pageantry throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia local and state pageants as an executive director, producer, choreographer, judge, and prep team volunteer specializing in personal brand development, talent development and execution, on-stage interview, and modeling. Brother Thweatt stays engaged in his professional community as a strategist, presenter, and social media volunteer for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE, District I and II) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP, DC Chapter and National African-American Affinity). He is a two-time district level presenter for CASE (stellar rating) and in 2013, was acknowledged as Who's Who in Black Washington, D.C. Thweatt is a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a master of science in management (leadership) and George Mason University with a bachelor of music in voice (performance).

Sketches!! Of The Mu Lambda Foundation’s Community House By Julius Brice Chairman of The Mu Lambda Foundation

In a recent conversation with Rod Richardson, Executive Director of Mu Lambda Foundation, he requested that I share a historical perspective on the facilities that had been used in the past. Rod added that he had current information about our present location but had heard that the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha had other locations prior to the current location. I directed Rod to some documented research sources but at his insistence shared the following non-specific historical memories about previous houses owned by Mu Lambda. I first learned about Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity when I was discharged from the Army. I returned to the United States from Japan, and became a student at South Carolina State University in 1946. I became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in December of 1948. While a student at South Carolina State, Dr. Belford V. Lawson, the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at that time, visited our campus. I was very impressed with his presentation and particularly impressed with his conversation about Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. When I relocated to Washington D.C. in 1950 I phoned Dr. Belford, who was a D.C. resident, to inquire about associating with my Alpha Brothers in Washington. After arriving in D.C., I became aware of a facility previously owned by the Beta Mu Lambda Corporation located on Third Street. While I am unfamiliar with the activities of that facility, I do recall after that time a house that was located at 1800 New Hampshire Avenue NW at the corner of “Q” Street and New Hampshire. It’s my understanding that this house was a joint venture between the Mu Lambda Graduate Chapter and the undergraduate Chapter at Howard University. This house was used for social events, chapter meetings and also served as a dormitory for seven or eight brothers. As time passed, lack of adequate parking space became an increasing problem the brothers decided that the needed renovations to resolve the parking problem were cost prohibitive and decided to sell the facility. The purchase of our current facility in 1997, at 2405 First Street N.W. was a suggestion made by Brother Morris Hawkins. The primary purpose of this facility is promotion of scholarship, and the enhancement of knowledge and achievement of males of all ages. We will soon launch a “Capital Campaign” that will enable us to take advantage of this location in the Howard University community. We look forward to your assistance with our Capital Campaign. 7 !

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A"Voteless"People"is"a"Hopeless"People!–!Special!guest!speaker!Ms.!Khyla!Craine! Esquire,!legal!fellow!at!the!NAACP!office!of!the!General!Counsel!February!6,!2014.! ! Voter!Registration!Drive!completed!January!18,!2014,!during!the!MLK!Holiday! weekend.! ! Go"to"High"School"Go"to"College!–!Brother!2!Brother!Youth!Conference!in! conjunction!with!Beta!Chapter!November!15,!2013! !

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Founded!the!Henry!Arthur!Callis!Academy!to!educate!young!men!and!prepare! them!for!college.!!The!academy!started!with!the!12th!grade!and!will!add!11th! graders!in!2014X2015,!10th!graders!in!2015X2016,!and!finally!9th!graders!in!2016X 2017.!!The!young!men!are!taught!college!preparatory!work.!!Mu!Lambda!pays! $1,000!per!participant!for!each!young!man!to!attend!the!academy,!where!they!are! also!provided!a!wellXbalanced!meal.! "

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The!G!Project,!encouraging!boys!to!be!Gentlemen!and!to!strive!for!greatness.!! From!September!23X!September!27,!brothers!volunteered!in!mentoring!young! men!within!the!S.E.!DC!community.!!This!program!and!the!activities!performed!fall! under!the!auspice!of!Go"To"High"School"Go"to"College." " Go!To!High!School!Go!To!College!–!Mu!Lambda!mentors!and!educates!high!school! seniors!every!Sunday.!!October!2013!through!April!2014" " Project"Alpha!–!Held!at!Hart!Middle!School!in!SE!Washington,!DC!January!25,! 2014." " Brothers"Keepers!–!Mu!Lambda!held!two!symposiums!on!Wills!and!Estates." "

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Brothers"Keepers!–!Mu!Lambda!brothers!removed!snow!and!ice!during!winter! 2014!storms." "

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Brothers"Keepers!–!Mu!Lambda!brothers!made!financial!contributions!as!well!as! clothes,!shoes,!and!gift!cards!for!a!brother!who!lost!his!house!in!a!fire!in!March! 2014."

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Provided#a#cookout#for#the#neighbors#surrounding#the#Mu#Lambda#Community# House#–#August#2013# #

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Conducted#a#Black#History#Program#at#Rosedale#Public#Library#in#NE#DCV#February# 2013# #

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Mu#Lambda#partnered#to#present#a#symposium#on#improving#your#FICO#score.#–# April#2014#

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Mu#Lambda#won#the#AARP#Black#Male#Fitness#Challenge,#with#a#prize#of#$2500# #

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On#February#6,#2014,#Mu#Lambda#distribute4d#over#100#certificates#to#brothers# celebrating#20,#50,55,#60,#65,#70,#75,#and#80#years#in#the#Alpha#Phi#Alpha# Fraternity# #

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Mu#Lambda#has#two#brothers#on#the#MAAC#staff,#four#brothers#on#the#Eastern# Region#Staff,#and#two#brothers#on#the#General#President’s#staff# #

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Mu#Lambda#had#85#brothers#in#attendance#at#the#MAAC#Founders’#Day#Breakfast# #

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Mu#Lambda#has#supported#events#of#every#Alumni#Chapter#in#Maryland#(Anne# Arundel,#Charles,#Montgomery,#and#Prince#George’s#Counties),#and#DC#as#well#as# the#college#chapter#events#in#DC.# #

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Social'and'Reclamation'Events'In'2013/2014!

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! ! Founded!the!Mu!Lambda!Pharaoh’s!step!team!to!focus!on!reclamation!of!brothers! through!stepping.!!The!team!has!performed!for!Step!Afrika!in!September!2013,! and!the!Nu!Beta!sponsored!“!Step!your!Game!Up”!charity!step!show!held!at! George!Washington!University!on!February!1,!2014! ! 90th!Chartering!Day!Anniversary!over!100!attendees!–!October!2013! ! Black!Ice!Founders!Day!party!over!200!attendees!–!October!2013! !

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Super!Bowl!Party!over!180!attendees!(Including!past!General!President!Darryl! Matthews)!–!February!2013! !

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Men!Who!Cook!over!250!attendees!(Partnership!with!Xi!Zeta!Omega!of!Alpha! Kappa!Alpha!Sorority)!–!March!2013! !

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Annual!Crab!Feast!with!over!200!attendees! ! Annual!Golf!Tournament! ! Mu!Lambda!Night!at!the!Theatre!–!where!brothers!and!guests!went!to!see!The! Tallest!Tree!in!the!Forest! ! Mu!Lambda!brothers!worshipped!three!time!during!the!fraternal!year!(Alfred! Street!Baptist!Church!(2013),!Metropolitan!AME!Church!(February!2014),!and! Shiloh!Baptist!Church!(February!2014))! !

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Mu!Lambda’s!Black!and!Gold!Charity!Ball!–!April!2014! ! Mu!Lambda!has!ascended!to!the!third!largest!chapter!in!Alpha! ! !

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Henry Arthur Callis Academy !

Dean of Henry Arthur Callis Academy Brother Lawrence M. Clark Bro. Lawrence M. Clark is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Maryland College Park’s Center for Mathematics Education. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Hampton University, and M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from Emory University. Prior to joining the Maryland faculty, Dr. Clark was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics at the University of Michigan. While at the University of Michigan, Dr. Clark was a member of the research team for BIFOCAL, a professional development project designed to enhance middle grades teachers’ capacity to select and facilitate cognitively demanding mathematics tasks. Prior to his appointment at the University of Michigan, Dr. Clark served as the National Director of Mathematics for Project GRAD USA, a national school reform initiative in several urban school districts. Dr. Clark is currently Principal Investigator of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded University of Maryland Noyce Math Scholars Program and co-Principal Investigator of the University of Maryland Noyce Science Scholars Program. Dr. Clark is also currently a Research and Development Fellow for the NSF-funded TheMAT project. Dr. Clark has experience as a mathematics teacher in the U.S. and Ethiopia. Dr. Clark’s research interests focus primarily on examining and exploring influences on teachers’ mathematics instructional practice in schools with a history of low achievement. In service to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Brother Clark is committed to developing and managing programs focused on increasing students’ success in school, high school completion, college admission, and college completion.

Assistant Dean of Henry Arthur Callis Academy Brother Arthur L. Fields! The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think Critically. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of education.--Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bro. Arthur L. Fields currently holds a PhD from Capella University, a Masters of Social Work degree from Howard University, and is currently enrolled as a full-time student in Georgetown University Executive Masters in Leadership program. As an educator, he takes tremendous pride in opportunities in his professional and personal life to shape and mold young minds through guidance and mentorship. As Deputy Chief of the Office of Youth Engagement with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), he is charged with ensuring that students are treated equitably, as well as providing common sense, real world solutions to ensure the school environment is conducive to inspiring interest in learning amongst often disenfranchised and troubled youth. As Director of Education for Mu Lambda Chapter and Assistant Dean of the Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Dr. Fields has helped to create and develop a program that is not only working to ensure that young African-American males are getting accepted into higher academia, but that they graduate within four years. These fraternal and work responsibilities afford him the opportunity to consistently use his academic background and expertise to work closely with young adults and utilize a wealth of experience to support student development and growth from an academic and personal standpoint. As a native of New York, and long-term resident of Washington, D.C. he is primarily inspired by supporting students in overcoming socioeconomic challenges confronted and endured daily by residents of inner-city communities and urban metropolitan areas. In understanding the negative social factors and influences that permeate many urban communities, he has embraced a role in providing youth empowerment and upliftment through engaging adolescents and young adults on issues of financial literacy, social & civic responsibility, and personal conduct for youth development. These efforts are propelled from a conviction in a personal responsibility to leverage his position of leadership to support advocacy for troubled and disenfranchised youth in attaining higher education and subscribing to values of integrity, discipline and hard work to reach individual goals. ! 15

Choreographer Brother Jonathan A. Watkins Bro. Jonathan Adriel Watkins declares it to be his personal mission to empower youth who are “labeled” as underprivileged or troubled. He believes that these “labeled” individuals are just as productive, if not more, than the next individual. Jonathan took gymnastics, dance, voice, and piano as a young child. At the age of eleven he discontinued all his studies of the arts. He was part of “Shades of Blue” Step team in middle school. Upon his arrival at Richland Northeast High school, he led the Columbia’s Finest Step Team for three years as Captain. In his junior year he decided to continue his training as a gymnast to pursue his dream as an Olympian. In 2002 Richland Northeast High School embarked on its first year with the implementation of dance as part of the curriculum. Spring semester, he decided also to reignite his passion for dance and explore theater. The dance and theater teachers saw a special factor with in him. Jonathan was accepted and enrolled into Winthrop University where he met the requirements for his BA in Dance and Theater Performance. While attending Winthrop, he continued to teach dance at his high school in South Carolina. He wanted to have the opportunity to give back to where his passion was reignited. He also began to participate in theater in the Charlotte, NC community in 2005. He has performed with Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre and Children’s Theater of Charlotte. He also coordinated Fashion shows and Fraternity Scholarship Pageants. After graduating from Winthrop University, Jonathan auditioned and joined the Holland America Line family as a Singer/Dancer. He trained in Los Angeles for two months and traveled the seas for nine months. He traveled to the Caribbean, Virgin Islands and Europe. After the completion of his contract of Holland America Line, he wished to return to teach.

Henry Arthur Callis Academy The Mu Lambda Foundation HAC Academy originated from the Mu Lambda Foundation Beautillion Program. After close to 20 years of successfully hosting the Beautillion Program, the Mu Lambda Foundation took the lessons learned and established the Henry Arthur Callis Academy. Since its inception in 1995, the Mu Lambda Foundation Beautillion Program has provided weekend workshops, social experiences, mentoring, and scholarships to the more than 190 young men. One hundred percent of the participants graduated high school and over ninety percent attended college. The Beautillion Program was conceived as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rites of passageâ&#x20AC;? experience where young men learn critical information as they move from adolescence to manhood. In 2013/14, the HAC Academy started with 11 high school seniors. For six months, the Scholars engaged in courses and structured activities that increased their capacity to be successful during their first year of college. Academy courses and activities were designed to improve the Scholars organization and study skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability, presentation and pubic speaking skills, and capacity to manage college life. The 2013/14 HAC Academy components included: 1) Core Courses 2) Additional Courses 3) College Visit 4) Mentoring 5) Job Shadowing 6) Participation in Project Alpha* *Project Alpha is a national program of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

A focus and emphasis on critical thinking, decision-making, and communication (both written and verbal) are throughout all components of the HAC Academy. In 2014/2015, we will be adding high school juniors to the academy. In the summer of 2015, the Henry Arthur Callis Academy will a summer enrichment camp for eighth and ninth graders focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Bro. Lawrence Clark, Academy Dean, discusses goals of the Academy and expectations and responsibilities of Academy Scholars. !

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Core Courses HAC Scholars completed a six-month curriculum that focused on research-based information and strategies. The curriculum was designed to support HAC Scholars in their senior year and successfully transition them into their first year of college.

Pictured!above: Bro.!Arthur!Fields,!Director!of!Education!and! Assistant!Academy!Dean,!leads!a!group!discussion!on!college> readiness!during!an!early!Academy!session.! ! !

Organization and Study Skills Scholars engaged in activities that examined and improved their organization and study skills. Scholars were exposed to what organization and study skills will be demanded of them in college and developed a Personal Organization and Study Skills Improvement Plan that supported their efforts to successfully complete their freshman year (and beyond).

Pictured above: Bro. Michael Gallion facilitates a discussion in the Organization and Study Skills course. ! 19

Finding Your Focus - The College Major Personal interests and goals were examined and discussed for the purposes of choosing the best major. Their intended college majors were examined from multiple perspectives such as: 1) 2) 3)

personal interest forecasts for demand of college graduates with their desired major undergraduate majors that will best prepare them for professional or graduate schools (medical, law, dental, and other graduate programs).

Discussions were facilitated highlighting the contemporary and future value of majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

University alumni association representatives provided scholars information. Pictured: Calvin Ruffin of the Hampton University Alumni Association. !

Financing College A focus on a deeper understanding of financing college and making sound financial decisions were presented to both Scholars and parents. Upon completion of this course, our scholars examined their top college choices and had a prepared plan that described the financial resources they will draw on to manage college expenses.

Pictured above: Scholars and parents engaged in college selection and financing discussions. !

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Presentation and Public Speaking This course provided instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis was on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students are able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches with appropriate audiovisual support.

Pictured above: Scholars met at Howard University for Presentation and Public Speaking course, facilitated by Bro. Antwan Lofton and Bro. Isaac Thweat. Scholars also learned to properly tie their bowties in preparation for their presentations. !

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving This course covered common missteps that people often make in everyday reasoning. It was designed to enable our Scholars to better recognize these common missteps and to avoid making them. The course also involves class group work that helped develop skills in evaluating and making viable, logical solutions or arguments.

Pictured above: Scholars engaged in a critical thinking activity led by Bro. Villareal Johnson. ! ! ! 23

Additional Courses HAC Scholars completed activities and discussions related to additional topics, including: • • • • • •

Health & Nutrition for the Black Male Men’s’ Style (appropriate dress and grooming) Conflict Resolution & Stress Management Productivity Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Money Management College Life 101 (Social and academic do’s and don’ts)

Pictured above: Bro. David Banks facilitates a discussion about healthy eating during the Health and Nutrition course. ! ! 24

College Visit HAC Scholars visited the University of Maryland and met with African American male college students to share experiences. Scholars shadowed college students throughout the day and sat in on college classes. The day culminated with a debriefing and reflection session.

Pictured above: Scholars engaged in discussions and show AfricanAmerican male college students at the University of Maryland. !

Job Shadowing Each HAC Scholar was paired with a member of the Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and shadowed them at their place of employment. Scholars and fraternity brothers were paired based on Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests and professional aspirations.

Pictured above: Scholar Rodrick Murray job shadowing at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) with Bro. Kevin Dixon (L) and AGU Director of Science, Billy Williams (R).

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Project Alpha HAC Scholars engaged in activities with a group of younger African American males (ages 12 to 15) for the purposes of learning about personal responsibility, sexual health, teen pregnancy, and the importance of developing and maintaining high levels of self-esteem and self-worth. Project Alpha is a national program of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ! ! !

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& Parents/Guardian:. Damon&Inniss&and&Nicole&Bailey& & High.School:. & Laurel&High&School& . Extracurricular.Activities:. . • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy,&Alpha&Phi& Alpha&Fraternity,&Inc.,&Mu&Lambda&Chapter& • 2014&Feed&DC&Initiative&Volunteer& •! 2014&City&Year&Martin&Luther&King&Day&Volunteer& • Laurel&High&School&Varsity&Football&Team&Member&& & Future.College/University:& • Stevenson&University. . . Intended.Major:. • Health,&Wellness&and&Fitness&Promotion& . Career.Goal:. Damon&is&interested&in&pursuing&a&career&in&health,& wellness,&and&fitness&promotion.& & Reflection.on.Academy:. “The%Academy%activities%have%helped%me%a%lot.%%The% interactions%with%instructors%and%mentors%have%definitely% built%my%confidence.”&& 28

Henry!Arthur!Callis!Scholar!

Brandon!Boodie! ! Parent(s)/Guardian:0 Melford!and!Leza!Boodie! ! High0School:0 Laurel!High!School0

Extracurricular0Activities:0 • 2014!Scholar,!Henry!Arthur!Callis!Academy,!! Alpha!Phi!Alpha!Fraternity,!Inc.,!Mu!Lambda!Chapter! • National!Art!Society!!Member! ! • Laurel!High!School!Football!Team!Member! • Laurel!High!School!Basketball!Team!Member! ! ! Future0College/University:0 0 Montgomery!College!and!University!of!Maryland! 0 0 Intended0Major:0 0 Aeronautical!Engineering! 0 Career0Goal:0 0 Brandon!plans!to!pursue!a!career!in!aviation!engineering.!! ! Reflection0on0Academy:0 “In$the$Academy,$I$learned$to$establish$goals$to$work$ towards,$be$organized$with$my$work,$be$proactive,$plan$ ahead,$prioritize,$and$be$flexible.”$ !

! H e a d ! S h o t ! W i l l !

G o ! H e r e!

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar!

John&Boyd&

& Parent(s/Guardian:! Rhonda&Boyd& & High!School:! DeMatha&Catholic&High&School& !

Extracurricular!Activities:! • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis& Academy,&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity,& Inc.EMu&Lambda&Chapter& • 2014&Outstanding&Participant&in&the&National&Achievement&Scholarship& Competition& • 2013&Eagle&Scout,&Boy&Scout&Troop&1657&& • 2013,&2011Magna&Cum&Laude,&National&Latin&Examination& • 2012&Second&Place&Winner,&Dematha&Catholic&H.S.&Annual&Science&Expo& • 2014E2010&Member,&Dematha&Catholic&High&School&Football&& • 2014E2011&Member,&First&Baptist&Church&of&Glenarden’s&Gideon’s&Army&& • 2014E2002&Member,&Tots&&&Teen,&Prince&George’s&Chapter&& & & Future!College/University:! Has&been&accepted&into!Sacred&Heart&University,&Delaware&Valley&College,& West&Virginia&University,&Seton&Hill&University,&Old&Dominion&University,& and&Bethany&College& & Intended!Major:! ! Sports&Management& ! Career!Goal:! ! John&plans&to&pursue&a&career&as&a&sports&agent.& & Reflection!on!Academy:! “It$was$a$great$Academy.$$I$feel$the$activities$involving$public$speaking$and$ time$management$have$helped$me$to$become$more$organized$and$prepared$ for$college.”$ 30

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Gary&Gross&

& Parent(s/Guardian:/ Gary&Gross& & High/School:/ Frederick&Douglass&High&School& /

/ Extracurricular/Activities:/ • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy,&Alpha&Phi& Alpha&Fraternity,&Inc.,&Mu&Lambda&Chapter& • Varsity&Football&Team&Member& & & Future/College/University:/ / Nassau&Community&College& / / Intended/Major:/ / Kinesiology& / Career/Goal:/ Gary&intends&to&pursue&a&career&in&physical&therapy&and& personal&training.&& & Reflection&on&Academy:& “The%Financing%College%course%helped%me%understand%and% try%to%find%ways%to%get%money%for%college.”% &

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Malik&Julini&Harvin& & Parent(s/Guardian:/ & Levi&&&Charlene&Harvin& & High/School:/ & Laurel&High&School& /

Extracurricular Activities: • 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter • Laurel High School Track & Field Team Member • Laurel High School Performing Arts Stage Hand • Prince George County Special Olympics Volunteer • Laurel High School Varsity Football Team Member Future College/University: Bowie State University Intended Major: Biology Career Goal: Malik intends to pursue a career in either physical therapy or in the natural sciences. Reflection on Academy: “In$the$Conflict$Management$sessions$I$learned$that$you$ have$to$have$a$steady$head$(keep$your$cool),$talk$your$ problems$out,$and$get$help$if$you$need$it.”$ & 32

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Nicholas&Heyward&

& Parents/Guardian:. Dr.&&Joyce9Bowling&Heyward&&&Mr.&Charles& Heyward& & High.School:. DeMatha&Catholic&High&School& .

Extracurricular.Activities:. • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis& Academy,&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity,& Inc.,&Mu&Lambda&Chapter& • Boy&Scouts&Troop&1657,&rank&Life&Scout& • First&Baptist&Church&of&Glenarden,&Audio/Visual&Ministry& • DeMatha&Catholic&High&School&Cross&Country&Team&Member& • Snowboarding&Enthusiast& • Producer/DJ& & & Future.College/University:. Berkelee&College&of&Music&or&University&of&Maryland&Baltimore& County& . . Intended.Major:. . Music&administration/music&technology& . Career.Goal:. Nicholas&is&interested&in&pursuing&a&career&in&production&and& management&in&the&music&industry.&& & Reflection.on.Academy:. “I#am#very#impressed#with#the#Academy.##The#activities#are# helping#me#become#more#comfortable#with#the#transition# because#I#am#more#knowledgeable.##The#activities#are#helping# because#they#help#me#to#stay#focused#on#why#I’m#going#to#college# and#how#to#be#successful#while#I’m#there.”#

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Aswan&Mangrum&

& Parent(s/Guardian:/ Willard&&&Monique&Mangrum& & High/School:/ St.&Vincent&Pallotti&High&School&

Extracurricular/Activities:/ • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis&Academy,&Alpha&Phi& Alpha&Fraternity,&Inc.,&Mu&Lambda&Chapter& • Varsity&Basketball,&Baseball,&and&Football&Team& Member& • School&Leadership&Team&Member& • Mentor&and&Referee&for&Cheverly&youth&programs& & Future/College/University:& / University&of&Maryland&Eastern&Shore& / / Intended/Major:/ / Business;&Automotive&Design&Engineering& & Career/Goal:/ Aswan&intends&to&pursue&owning&his&own&automobile& design&business.& & Reflection&on&Academy:& “I#learned#that#colleges#love#it#when#you#are#involved#in#the# community.#Also,#I#learned#that#you#should#apply#for#as# many#scholarships#and#grants#as#possible.”# 34

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Rodrick&Murray&II& & Parent(s)/Guardian:0 Rodrick&&&Jenise&Murray&& Jamell&&&Crystal&Thrower& & High0School:0 St.&Albans&School& 0

Extracurricular0Activities:0 • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis& Academy,&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity,& Inc.,&Mu&Lambda&Chapter& • Youth&for&Conservation&Volunteer& • Varsity&Football&&Team&Member& • Varsity&Track&Team&Member& • Varsity&Wrestling&Team&Member& & & Future0College/University:0 0 BirminghamOSouthern&College& 0 0 Intended0Major:0 0 Environmental&Science& 0 Career0Goal:0 Rodrick&intends&to&work&in&wildlife&conservation&and&is&committed& to&saving&the&natural&habitats&in&which&animals&live.&& & Reflection0on0Academy:0 “The%Academy%is%a%great%resource%for%college%life%in%general.%%The% conflict%resolution%and%planning%classes%have%helped%me%understand% how%to%work%through%my%issues%whether%they%are%people%issues%or% scheduling%conflicts.”%

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Douglas&U.&Smith,&III&

& Parent(s/Guardian:/ & Douglas&&&Bridgett&Smith& & High/School:/ & DeMatha&Catholic&High&School& /

Extracurricular/Activities:/ • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis& Academy,&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity,&Inc.,&Mu&Lambda& Chapter& • Boys&Scouts&of&America,&Troop&1657,&First&Baptist& Church&of&Glenarden& • Gideon’s&Army,&First&Baptist&Church&of&Glenarden& • Mount&Oak&Sports&High&School&Basketball&Team& Member& • PrimePTime&AAU&Basketball&17U&Team&Member& • First&Baptist&Church&of&Glenarden&9th&Grade&Team& Coach& & & Future/College/University:/ / Morehouse&College& / / Intended/Major:/ / Business,&Engineering,&or&Psychology& / Career/Goal:/ / Douglas&intends&to&pursue&a&career&in&entrepreneurship.& & Reflection/on/Academy:/ “On$the$college$visit$I$observed$a$very$nice$campus.$$I$saw$a$ lot$of$different$types$of$people.$$I$learned$what$a$college$ class$is$like$and$how$the$typical$day$of$a$college$student$ goes.”$

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Micah&Street&

& Parent(s/Guardian:/ Armeana&&&Timothy&Street/ & High/School:/ Home&schooled/ /

Extracurricular/Activities:/ / • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis& Academy,&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity,&Inc.,&Mu&Lambda& Chapter& • Basketball&Team&Member& • Debate&Team&Member& • Piano&& & Future/College/University:& Temple&University& / / Intended/Major:/ Finance& / Career/Goal:/ Micah&intends&to&pursue&a&career&in&entrepreneurship.& & Reflection/on/Academy:/ “The%Academy%has%encouraged%me%to%finish%college,% prioritize,%and%prepare%to%be%independent.”% & & & 37

Henry&Arthur&Callis&Scholar&

Alexander&Scott&Walters& & Parent(s)/Guardian(s):0 Shanita&L.&Wilkins& & High0School:0 Southern&High&School,&Harwood,&Md.& 0

Extracurricular0Activities:0 • 2014&Scholar,&Henry&Arthur&Callis& Academy,&Alpha&Phi&Alpha&Fraternity,& Inc.,&Mu&Lambda&Chapter& • Advancement&Via&Individual&Determination&(AVID)&Tutor& • Southern&High&School&Varsity&Basketball&Team&Member& • Superintendent's&Teen&Advisory&Council& • Executive&Council&Member,&Chesapeake&Regional&Association& of&Student&Council&(Board&of&Education& • University&of&Maryland,&Young&Scholars&Program&& 0 Future0College/University:0 Morehouse&College&or&Florida&Gulf&Coast&University& 0 0 Intended0Major:0 0 Business& 0 Career0Goal:0 Alex&is&interested&in&pursuing&a&career&in&manufacturing& management.& & Reflection0on0Academy:0 “The%Academy%has%exposed%me%to%new%things%such%as%how%to% dress%for%success%as%well%as%exposing%me%to%career%ideas.%%I%have% matured%since%I%enrolled%in%the%Academy%through%the%activities% and%information%I%have%been%exposed%to.”%

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2014 Henry Arthur Callis Academy Journal Committee

Bro. Garrett Miller ………..……Committee Chair Bro. Keith Hinnant ....Marketing & Production Bro. Eddie Neal…………..….Henry Arthur Callis Academy Chair 67