THE SPHINX Dental Class is Advertising Manager. This will De the first year book of its kind in the history of the professional schools. The following men have been introduced into the folds of1 Alpha Phi Alpha and impressed with its significance and-'responslbllttles: Ferdinand D. Williams, Dentistry '22; Theophilus Golden, Law '24; E. W. Brown, Commerce & Finance '22 ; Norman P. Andrews, Liberal Arts '23 ; Robert J. Craft, M. G. Edwards, William R. Adams. Liberal Arts '23; Robert Mance, Albert Gilbert, F. H. Robb, Liberal Arts '24. Brother Leo Robinson has turned over his "twice-a-week" pies and pastries to Eddie Lowry and has gone Into training for the coming Indoor and the spring track meets. Brother Robert J. Craft Is also hitting the cinders with him. Both were members of Howard's crack relay team last year. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year: President, Joseph R. Jones; Vice-President, Charles H. Carroll; Secretary, Robert J. Craft; Corresponding Secretary, M. G. Edmonds ; Treasurer, Arthur W. Ferguson ; Steward, Smallwood Ackiss; Assistant Steward. E. Shephard Wright; House Manager, William F. Nelson; Assistant House Manager, Bernard A. Coles, Chaplani, Kennie R. Brown; Board at Directors; George L. Johnson, John Edward Lowry, Theophilus Golden. The incoming President, Brother Joseph R. Jones, Is a product of the Old Howard Academy, Class of 1915. which he served as Captain of the Academy football team of 1915-16. ' Rusty's" college career was broken up by the World War. He was among the few Negroes who gained recognition in a high branch of service, receiving a commission as Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery from the Field Artillery Central Officers Training School, Camp Zacfiary Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky. He received his bachelor of science degree from the School of Liberal Arts '20, and Is a member of the present Junior Medical Class, having been awarded the Daniel S. Lamb Prize for highest scholarship in Anatomy' during his freshman year. "Rusty" has served the Chapter as Steward for two years and as Senior Delegate to the 13th Annual Convention." GEORGE L. JOHNSON Corresponding Secretary
GAMMA CHAPTER
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY Brothers in A. P. A., With the return of our brothers from the Xmas vacation we find ourselves inbued with the full spirit of Alphalsm. and our brothers who attended the convention at Baltimore, seem to return to us also with their cups running over with the spirit of the convention which permeated their hearts. We wish to extend to the Brothers of Alpha our congratulation, for the great success of the convention, which we could only expect of Alpha men. We trust that this may be impetus for even a greater setting for the convention at St. Louis. Gamma has elected for the ensuing year the following) officers: President. P. L. Henry ; VicePresident, J. E. Wright; Recording Secretary, R. P. Daniel; Financial Secretary, W. D. Young; Corresponding Secretary, W. E. Henry; Treasurer, O. M. Thomas; Chaplain, J. R Henderson ; Chapter Editor, J. L. Cornltcher ; Historian. R. B. Powell. With such a choice of men as we have selected. Gamma's outlook for the coming year is that of prosperity. The well outlined program that Bro. Henry gave us on taking his seat engendered a most wonderful enthusiasm among our Brothers.
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Among the Brothers, who attended the convention with our delegates, were Brothers H. R. Young, O. M. Thomas and W. E. Henry. Wishing for you a very successful year in every endeavor, We are fraternally yours, J. LAWRENCE CORNITCHER Chapter Editor P. S. A new roster will follow.
MV CHAPTER
Dear Brothers Greetings from Mu Chapter: 1 )r Earl S. Weber who last June graduated with honors from the College of Dentistry of the University of Minnesota has located In St. Paul. He has established an elaborate suite of offices in one of St. Paul's down town office buildings and has every modern equipment necessary for the convenience of his patients. 1 >r. Weber who is a former president of Mu Chapter is already enjoying a wonderful practice. Dr. Weber who is also a St. Thomas man was prominent in Catholic circles a t the University. Brother W. C. Baines and Brother Everette Roberts both graduates of the pharmaceutical departments of University of Minnesota last June, are also making good. Brother Baines is now assistant instructor in pharmaceutical department of Meharry Medical College and has been since the college opened in September. Brother Roberts since his graduation has hern assisting his uncle In one of his (his Uncles's) Drug Stores In Indianapolis. Brother George C. Lark is assistant to Dr. Newcomb, head of the department of Pharmacognosy of the College of Pharmacy of University! of Minnesota. Mu reports one marriage during the year, that of Brother Miles O. Cannon and Miss Alma Parker of Chicago—The marriage was last June. Brother R. J. C. Brown, who completed the course of medicine at the University of Minnesota. two yeas ago Is now practicing in Minneapolis. Brother Archie James, College of Engineering has been recently made a member of the Cosmopolitan Club at the University of Minnesota and Is the only American Negro at present who is a member. Dr. W. E. Burton, Theta '15, but now of Mu, Is completing a very successful year as president of the Minnesota Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Brother R. W. Cannon, General Vice-President '13 and '14 recently Invited Mu Chapter to entertain all colored male students of the University at his home. Opportunity was afforded for all the colored students who are very numerous this year to become better acquainted. A number of good constructive Ideas were brought out which will prove very beneficial both to those within and without the fraternity. Brother Mermln Harris, University of Kansas. has enrolled In the department of business administration at the University of Minnesota. Wm. O'Shields is attending Carleton College and Is assistant coach to the football team there. O'Shield was formerly on the varsity at the University of Minnesota M. V. FIELDS 730 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul, Minn.
NV CHAPTER
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA. Brothers: We have returned to the campus with the most pleasant memories of Christmas vacation well spent in Baltimore. Nu Chapter Is In-