ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Psi Lambda Chapter
10th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
Friday - May 18, 2012 7:00 pm—Midnight Chattanooga-Hamilton County Convention & Trade Center 1100 Carter Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
FRATERNITY HISTORY Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity established for AfricanAmerican students, was organized at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on December 4, 1906. The seven visionary founders known as the “Jewels” of the Fraternity are: Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy. The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice - educationally and socially – at Cornell. The Fraternity was founded on principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character and the uplifting of humanity. The Psi Lambda Chapter was founded on May 15, 1926 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY The Fraternity’s National program “GO-TO-HIGH-SCHOOL, GO-TO-COLLEGE” dates back to 1916. During this time, staggering numbers of African-American students were not completing high school or pursuing a college education prompting Alpha Phi Alpha to begin a campaign to increase the education level of the African-American community. The program consisted of three components – knowledge, attitude, and skills. The three program components were designed to help young people focus their attention on completing high school and pursuing a college education or other form of training after graduating high school. In 1989, the program became a renewed emphasis for the Fraternity. Since its establishment in 1926, Psi Lambda has promoted this program by annually providing scholarships, visiting the local schools, tutoring, conducting workshops, and providing mentoring for young men in the Chattanooga community. In 2002, the Chapter established the “Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc.” as a Tennessee non-profit corporation with 501 (c) 3 tax exempt status. With the establishment of the Foundation, we began awarding our annual scholarships in honor and memory of Alpha Brothers who reached the pinnacle of success in their chosen profession, and through their contributions and accomplishments serve as role models for young men to emulate. PSI LAMBDA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED Board of Directors Bro. Charles W. Jackson – President Bro. Virgil V. McGee, Sr. – Vice-President Bro. Claude Batts, Jr. – Treasurer Bro. Cecil B. Flournoy, Sr. – Secretary Bro. James E. Baldwin Bro.Rodney Claybrook Bro. William S. Hight
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Psi Lambda Chapter Established 1926 in Chattanooga, TN
ΨΛ OFFICERS (2012-2013) President—Bro. Eugene Nelson Vice-President—Bro. Kendrick Bouie Recording Secretary—Bro. Adrien Partridge Corresponding Secretary—Bro. Michael Hayes Financial Secretary/Treasurer—Bro. Claude Batts Chaplain—Bro. Rev. Jeffrey Wilson Assistant Chaplain—Bro. Exavious Farley Historian—Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth Intake Coordinator—Bro. Jamaine Mason Associate Editor to the Sphinx—Bro. Bo Walker Director of Education—Bro. Dr. Paul Smith Sergeant-at-Arms—Bro. John Crawford Parliamentarian—Bro. James Baldwin Chapter Advisor—Bro. Cecil Flournoy, Sr.
“Manly Deeds, Scholarship & Love for All Mankind”
Special Tribute to One of the First Psi Lambda Scholarship Recipients—Bro. Arlyce J. Garth, Ph.D.
Dr. Arlyce J. Garth is a 1953 Psi Lambda Scholarship recipient. After graduating from Howard High School in 1950, Dr. Garth went on to attend Morehouse College for higher education. With a degree from Morehouse College, he returned to Chattanooga to teach at his alma mater, then later at Riverside High School. After receiving his Ph. D. from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Garth went on to teach at Alabama A&M University in 1978. In 1998, Dr. Garth became an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Garth was very instrumental in the establishment of the Eta Phi Chapter at UTC and has continued to mentor over the years. Below he is recognized for his years of dedicated service at the 2011 Founders’ Day Program.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Chattanooga, TN Congratulates Psi Lambda on their 7th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
Founders’ Day 2011
Processional—Alpha Men on the March
Speaker—The Honorable Bro. Kelvin Williams
Bro. Kendrick Bouie Introduces the Speaker
Alpha Men of Distinction
Legacy—Bro. James Freeman, Eta Phi Charter Member
Bro. Wm. Hight—60+ Years of Dedication to Alpha
The Legacy Continues—Eta Phi 2011
2011-2012 HIGHLIGHTS OF PSI LAMBDA ACTIVITIES
Recognition of 50-Year Brothers—B&G Ball 2011
2011 YPAC Community Service Award
2011 Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Party
2012 March of Dimes Walk
2011 Brother of the Year—Bro. Kendrick Bouie
2011 DST Educators’ Hall of Fame—Bro. James Baldwin
2012 Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial March
2012 Adopt-a-Grandparent Easter Luncheon
In Loving Memory of Al Seals
A Family Man, a Friend and a Brother
These are just a few of descriptions of the man known as Al Seals. Al was very passionate about his Alma Mater Tuskegee and anyone that met him knew it. He was an Allstate agent and a lot of his customers became his friends.
Being an avid photographer he captured many moments that will never be forgotten. Much like his quirks and good humor, Al will never be forgotten. Al left us here on earth to be in heaven on January 2nd 2006. However, he will always be in our minds and hearts.
WE MISS YOU AL
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY ON THEIR
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Brother Dr. A. J. Garth Welcomes 2012 Neophyte Brothers
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter #1 Brother Exavious A. Farley BA, David Lipscomb University—MS, Pepperdine University Bible History Teacher at Howard High School Mentors: Brothers Bo Walker & Dr. Paul Smith #2 Brother Rodney Johnson BA, UT-Chattanooga—MS, Trevecca University Principal at Dalewood Middle School Mentor: Brother Dr. Paul Smith #3 Brother Willie F. Spight, Jr. BS, Hampton University Architect at March Adams & Associates Mentor: Brother Rev. Jeffrey Wilson #4 Brother Dr. Walter Lee Few, III BS, Morehouse College (Valedictorian) MD, Johns Hopkins University Interventional Cardiologist at UT Erlanger Cardiology Mentor Brother Dr. Arlyce J. Garth #5 Brother Arsenio Mouldin BS, UT-Chattanooga, Civil Engineering Engineer – Burns/Poe Enterprise Mentors: Brothers Claude Batts & Ken Bouie
“Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind”
Corporate Sponsors Tennessee Valley Authority (Black - $1500) Tennesse American Water Co. (Black - $1000) UNUM (Gold - $800)
Table Hosts Bro. James Baldwin Bro. Claude Batts Bro. Kendrick Bouie Bro. Henry Bowles Bro. Reginald Capers Bro. Rodney Johnson Bro. Dr. Walter Few, III Bro. Kendrick Bouie Bro. Willie Spight
Bro. Cecil Flournoy Bro. Dr. Arlyce Garth Bro. William Hight Bro. Charles Jackson Bro. Virgil McGee, Sr. Bro. Adrien Partridge Bro. Exavious Farley Bro. John Crawford
Bro. Eugene Nelson Bro. Adrian Partridge Bro. Wallace Roberson Bro. Bo Walker Bro. Jeffry Wilson Bro. Rodney Johnson Bro. James Toney Bro. Arsenio Moulden
Special Tribute to Bro. Al Seals – Mrs. Dorothy Grisham Donations & Other Support
Go to High School, Go to College Your tax-deductible contributions can be mailed to: Psi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 334 Chattanooga, TN 37401 Individual Contribution Levels Black - $500.00 and above Gold - $250.00 thru $499.00 White - $100.00 thru $249.00 Patron - $10.00 thru $99.99
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter Chattanooga, Tennessee Fraternity Motto “First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.” Fraternity Colors Black and Old Gold Fraternity Flower Yellow Rose
ORDER OF THE EVENING Guests Seated (Soft Jazz Music on CD)
Welcome & Occasion Invocation - Dinner is Served Public Recognitions Community Partners & Special Guests Chapter Accomplishments Psi Lambda Educational Foundation Recognition of Scholarship Recipients Ivan Lee—CSAS Dominique Timmons—Brainerd Tyson Jones—Howard James Clemons—Tyner
Musical Entertainment & Dancing (Just A Few Cats Band)
First Band Break Brotherhood Special Recognitions Recognition of 50-Year Brothers Bro. Henry W. Bowles Bro. Rodney Claybrook Bro. Wendell Collins Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth Bro. William S. Hight Bro. Virgil V. McGee, Sr. Bro. Wallace Roberson Bro. Dr. Edgar Scott Bro. Booker T. Scruggs
Brother of the Year Fraternity Hymn Brothers Group Picture Wives & Sweethearts
Second Band Break (Dance Music on CD)
Musical Entertainment & Dancing (Just A Few Cats Band)
ΑΦA “Brothers In The Fraternity Bond” There is nothing in this whole wide world that We wouldn’t do for one another When asked, “Why weigh yourself down with the Load of another?” We simply smile at them and say,
“He Ain’t Heavy…He’s My Brother!” ******* “A Lifetime of Brotherhood” Bro. Arlyce J. Garth, Ph.D. Retired, Professor of Educational Administration & English Alabama A & M University Huntsville, Alabama
Bro. Horace C. Luster, M.D. Retired, Professor of Surgery Howard University Medical School Washington, D. C
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In Loving Memory of Melvin Barkley From: Bro. Reginald Capers & Family
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is making a BIG difference in the lives of many children in our community!
Thank you for your partnership, leadership, and changing how our children grow up in America.
Congratulations Psi Lambda on Your 7th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
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