Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter 2013-2014 OFFICERS President—Bro. Willie Frank Spight, Jr. Vice-President—Bro. Earnest Christian Palmer Recording Secretary—Bro. Eugene Richard Nelson Corresponding Secretary– Bro. Reginald S. Capers Financial Secretary-Bro. Claude Batts, Jr. Treasurer-Bro. Claude Batts, Jr Chaplain-Bro. Rev. Jeffrey Thomas Wilson Historian-Bro. Dr. Arlyce James Garth Intake Coordinator-Bro. Eugene Richard Nelson Associate Editor of the Sphinx-Bro. Adrien L. Partridge Director of Educational Activities-Bro. Dr. Paul David Smith Sergeant-at-Arms-Bro. John William Crawford Parliamentarian-Bro. James E. Baldwin, Sr.
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 Education Foundation In support of the National Program “GO-TO-HIGH-SCHOOL, GO-TO-COLLEGE� , the Psi Lambda Education Foundation has granted over 33 scholarships, plus other support such as book allowances, to ensure that worthy young men attain the knowledge, attitude, and skills to become productive citizens. Your generous support by attending this gala allows us to continue this effort. Listed below are the scholarship recipients since our first Black & Gold Scholarship Ball: Andrew Jones Ron Montgomery Myron Douglass David Law Derrcik Paisley Tommy Townsend Desmond Hendricks
2005-2006 2005-2006 2005-2006 2005-2006 2005-2006 2005-2006 2005-2006
Damond Torrey Fred Walker, Jr.
2009-2010 2009-2010
Demarcus Finnel Justin Alexander David Knowles Demetrius McCartherens
2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011
Mario Grimes Antonio Smith Wesley Carr
2006-2007 2006-2007 2006-2007
Mangus Kelly Brandon Woodruff Deonte Jackson Terrence Kelly
2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012
William Yang Brandon Batts Jessie Oliver
2007-2008 2007-2008 2007-2008
Abel Rucker Jericho Hawkins Jamichael Leonard Anthony Knox
2008-2009 2008-2009 2008-2009 2008-2009
Ivan Lee Tyson Jones James Clemons Dominique Timmons
2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013
Calvin Colvin John McKibben Antonio Woodall
2013-2014 2013-2014 2013-2014
Marcus Shropshire Nicholas Jackson
2009-2010 2009-2010
2013-2014 HIGHLIGHTS OF PSI LAMBDA ACTIVITIES
2013 Founder’s Day Group Photo
2013 Founder’s Day Keynote Speaker
2013 Senior Brothers Photo
2013 Senior Brothers Wives & Widows
2013 Men of Color Conference
2013 NPHC Cookout
2013-2014 HIGHLIGHTS OF PSI LAMBDA ACTIVITIES
2013 Boys Leadership Summit
2013 BBBS Bowl for Kids Sake
2013 BBBS Christmas Party
2013 Charles W. Greene Award Winner
2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. March
2014 James Weldon Johnson Recognition
2014 Southern Regional Convention
2014 Southern Regional Convention
In Loving Memory of Melvin Barkley From: Bro. Reginald Capers & Family
Best Wishes Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. On Your 9th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Gala
Congratulations Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on our 2014 Black & Gold Scholarship Ball Always Hold Alpha High
Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth Past Chapter President and Chapter Historian
Congratulations to the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on our 2014 Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
Bro. Claude Batts Delta Gamma Fall 1970 Psi Lambda Treasurer
Congratulations to the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on Our 2014 Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
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2014 Psi Lambda Educational Foundation Honorees “Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind.” BRO. JAMES EDGAR BALDWIN, SR. Bro. James E. Baldwin, Sr. is the first of nine children born to Mr. George Edgar Baldwin and Mrs. Susie McCallie Baldwin. He is a native of Chattanooga and product of the public school system graduating with First Honor, and as Class President, from Howard High School in 1948. Bro. Baldwin started work at the DuPont Company in 1948 as a janitor. In ensuing years, he progressed through the ranks as the first African-American in several positions. For example, he was the first to integrate the Maintenance Section/Sheet Metal Shop as the first and only African-American in that trade and became the first one to successfully past the exam to achieve Craftsman status. He was the first to be elected and serve on the Credit Committee of the DuPont Credit Union giving 20 years of service. He retired from DuPont on December 23, 1990 after over 42 years of service. Bro. Baldwin has served on several boards with leadership positions including Board Chair of Friendship Haven and the Progressive Teachers Federal Credit Union, Secretary of Contact of Chattanooga and Treasurer of the Chattanooga Exchange Club. He also served as General Superintendent of Sunday School and Chairman of the Board of Stewards at Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Church He is a 33rd Degree Mason and Chattanooga District Deputy Grand Master reporting to Bro. Rev. Benjamin Hooks. M.W. Grand Master of the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F.&A.M. of Tennessee. Bro. Baldwin graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on May 7, 2000 (after 28 years) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and 26 credit hours in Math. The preceding year he received the Outstanding History Student Award. Bro. Baldwin was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Psi Lambda Chapter and has served as Historian and currently as Parliamentarian. Bro. Baldwin is the proud father of three children; Marilynn Gail (deceased), James, Jr. and Iris Yvonne Baldwin, plus five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Effie, his very best friend wife for 27 years, passed away July 20, BRO. HENRY WESLEY BOWLES, SR. Bro. Bowles gave 39 years of devoted service and made unlimited sacrifices at Howard High School as a teacher and coach. He also served as Athletic Director for 29 years. He is a native of Chattanooga and a product of the city schools. He graduated from Howard High School in 1955 and entered Lane College that fall on a four-year football scholarship. Bro. Bowles was initiated into Beta Pi Chapter at Lane College. He graduated in 1959 with a major in Sociology and a minor in History. In pursuit of certification in health and physical education and a Master’s degree, he did further study at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and Chattanooga. In 29 years as a basketball coach, his teams won 616 games and lost 260. He has taken his teams to the TSSAA State Tournament 17 times, advancing to the finals twice. He was named Coach of the Year seven times by the Chattanooga Times and five times by The Chattanooga News Free Press. He was inducted into the Chattanooga African-American Museum Hall of Fame in 1984, the Greater Chattanooga Hall of Fame in 1997 and the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2003. The Howard Gym is named in his honor. Bro. Bowles is member of First Baptist Church, where he serves on the Board of Deacons and a member of the Alert Men’s Club. A subscribing member of the NAACP, he holds life membership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Tennessee Education Association and the National Education Association. Bro. Bowles is married to the former Joyce Ann Clark. They have two children, Bro. Henry W. Bowles, Jr. and Mrs. Etoil Brown and a grandson, Caleb Clark.
2014 Psi Lambda Educational Foundation Honorees “Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind.” BRO. VIRGIL V. MCGEE, SR. Bro. Virgil V. McGee, Sr. was born in the Live & Let Live Barber Shop, located in the 700 block of East 9 th Street (now M.L. King, Jr. Blvd.). He has been working in the Live & Let Live Barber Shop since 1979 in the same block. Bro. McGee is a graduate of Howard High School (1952) and Tennessee State University (1956) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1956 and was assigned to the Officer Candidate School (OCS) in New Port, Rhode Island. He graduated in 1957 and was commissioned an Ensign. In 1971, the Navy made a move to increase its minority officer population by opening three NROTC units at predominantly minority colleges. He advanced to the rank of Commander and was assigned to Savannah State College as a Commanding Officer and Professor of Naval Science until 1975. One of his students advanced through the ranks of the Marine Corps to become major general. Another student became the first African-American pilot selected to fly with the U.S. navy Flight Demonstration Squad, better known as the “Blue Angels”. Bro. McGee retired from the Navy in 1979. In April 2013, Bro. McGee’s grand nephew graduated from OCS in New Port, Rhode Island being the only AfricanAmerican male and only Tennessean in a class of 71 students. Bro. McGee was initiated into the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Tennessee State University in 1953. In 1957, he married LaFonde Williams, a native of Richmond, Virginia and a 1957 graduate of TSU. They have a son, Virgil, Jr., a daughter, Nedra Wakefield, and a grand-daughter Danielle Wakefield. BRO. DR. CLIFFORD L. HENDRIX, JR. Bro. Dr. Clifford L. Hendrix Jr., a lifelong Chattanoogan, a proponent of public education, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered Omega Chapter on the fateful day of Dec. 4, 2008. Bro. Hendrix graduated from Howard High School in 1948 as salutatorian of his class. He attended Tennessee State University, majored in Speech and Drama and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953. He was initiated into Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in 1951. He received a Master of Science degree from Tennessee State University in 1963, and a doctorate of education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1976. Bro. Hendrix served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955 when he was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of corporal. Bro. Hendrix was employed by the Chattanooga Public Schools for 38 years. He rose through the ranks of the school system, serving as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, supervisor, director, assistant superintendent and retired as deputy superintendent in 1993. Dr. Hendrix’s commitment to his community, his city and state is evident in his lifetime of tireless service. For 20 years, he served as chairman of the Public Education Panel of the Legislative Black Caucus. He was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club. He served on the boards of the Partnership for Families Children and Adults, the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, the Urban League, the United Way of Greater Chattanooga, the Metropolitan Council for Community Services, the Tennessee State University Foundation, WTCI Channel 45, the Chattanooga State Community College Advisory Committee, the board of trustees of Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church and was co-director of the ministry of education. Bro. Hendrix served on the boards of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera and the Chattanooga Theatre Center. He also performed with Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African American Song. In 2004, the community of Chattanooga raised more than $100,000 toward the establishment of a chair of excellence in education at Tennessee State University in Dr. Hendrix’s name. Bro. Hendrix was married to his beloved wife, Bobbie Jones Hendrix, for 51 years. They have two children; son, Anthony J. Hendrix and daughter, Ellen M. Hendrix. Bro. Hendrix was a Life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and served as President in 1971 during the formation of the Eta Phi Chapter at UTC.
Corporate Sponsors Tennessee Valley Authority (Black - $1500)
Table Hosts Bro. Jerry Askins Bro. James Baldwin Bro. Claude Batts Bro. Reginald Capers Bro. John Crawford Bro. Dr. Walter Few, III Bro. Jeremy Finch Bro. Cecil Flournoy Bro. Justin Garner
Bro. Dr. Arlyce J. Garth Bro. William Hight Bro. Charles Jackson Bro. Rodney Johnson Bro. Ed Lawrence Bro. Dr. Warren Mackey Bro. Virgil McGee, Sr. Bro. Charles Moore Bro. Arsenio Mouldin
Bro. Eugene Nelson Bro. Chris Palmer Bro. Tony Partlowe Bro. Adrien Partridge Bro. Wallace Roberson Bro. Willie Spight Bro. Bo Walker Bro. Aaron Webb Bro. Jeffrey Wilson
Special Tribute to Bro. Al Seals – Mrs. Dorothy Grisham
Donations & Other Support UNUM (matching funds) Mr. Ted Raynor Mrs. Jennifer Holcomb Ashley Furniture Audi of Chattanooga Crystal Avarkin Photography Marriott Hotel
Tennessee American Water Co. WTVC Channel 9 Stephanie Sinkfield (State Farm) Mrs. Bobbie Hendrix Bow Exotic Custom Bowties Noodles & Company The Cheesecake Factory Invicta Watches Chattanooga Hotel & Spa Global Bangles Habitat for Humanity Dillards Fast Connection Car Detailing & Repairs
The Fraternity expresses thanks and appreciation for your generous 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 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Aquarium Food (Lou Goss) March of Dimes Convention & Visitors Bureau (Adrienne Terry) Volkswagen (Fred Fortson)
Chapter Accomplishments (See pages 6-7) Psi Lambda Educational Foundation (See page 3)
Music & Dancing First Break
Brotherhood Special Recognitions Psi Lambda Hosted 2014 Southern Regional Convention Chapter of the Year/Brother of the Year Recognition of 50-Year Brothers (with Wives) 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. Thomas Scott Bro. Booker T. Scruggs Bro. Archie Taylor
Brothers with Wives & Sweethearts Fraternity Hymn Brothers Group Picture
Music & Dancing Second Break
Music & Dancing
Photos available during breaks and after the program.
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Congratulations to the Brothers of ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. On a successful 2014 Black & Gold Scholarship Ball
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2014 Psi Lambda Educational Foundation Honorees “Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love For All Mankind.”
Bro. James Edgar Baldwin, Sr.
Bro. Dr. Clifford L. Hendrix, Jr.
Bro. Henry Wesley Bowles, Sr.
Bro. Virgil V. McGee, Sr.