SIGMA OMEGA 90TH UNSELFISH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Family, friends, and fraternity brothers were invited to celebrate the birthday one of Sigma Omega’s Chapter most stalwart Brother’s on February 19, 2023. Brother John Moore celebrated his 90th birthday at the Hilton Hotel in Oak Lawn, IL. The seated dinner event was held in a ballroom and was attended by over 100 guests. Brother Art Norman was the MC for the evening birthday celebration. The evening also included a live performance of Whitney Houston songs from a local singer. Family, Friends, and Fraternity Brothers spoke to the character and man of Brother Moore. District Representative Sean Long presented Brother Moore with a proclamation that February 19, 2023 will be known as John Moore Day in Omega Land across the five states in the 10th District. Brother Moore is a retired teacher from DuSable High School. Later in the evening Brother John Moore displayed true unselfishness at his own birthday celebration.

A special acknowledgement and recognition was made to all present about his former colleague and Fraternity Brother, Dr. Emiel Hamberlin. Brother Hamberlin, is a retired biology and horticulture teacher recognized throughout his career as Illinois teacher of the year and Biology Teacher of the Year by the Scientific Research Society at Argonne National Laboratory. Brother Hamberlin was initiated at Eta Chapter, Alcorn State University in 1964. All Brothers in attendance thoroughly enjoyed witnessing Brother Moore and Brother Hamberlin as true examples of our motto Friendship is Essential to The Soul. At 90 years of age Brother Moore serves Omega in many ways through Sigma Omega Chapter. He currently Chairs the Legacy Brotherhood committee. Brother Moore was initiated through Iota Chapter in 1959.