Page 28 is Omicron's chief ambition. The effectiveness of the movement is dependent upon the cooperation of the Brothers. The projected program for the year Includes: reinstatement of brothers during March; a greater Education Week in May; and an initial annual affair for late May or early June. This writer feels t h a t Omicron is carrying its aim and ambitious to "the most remote stars" with the sincere and earnest efforts of each and every man. "Bud" Leftridge has returned to us after completing his college work at Lincoln University. We find t h a t t h e good Brother is as loquacious as ever—a "gift" t h a t can be used advantageously in our re-instatement program, we hope. With our program of uplift and attainment before us, we shall make every effort to bring before Alpha-at-large such a chapter whose activities are significant of the highest ideals. —HAROLD MORRISON
Gamma Lambda Did Well In Basketball Gamma Lambda Chapter, Detroit, Mich., joined with Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Nacrema Club in a basketball league. The team composed of Brothers Joe Brown, (Capt.) T. R. Smith, H. Wortham, M. Guy, G. Cochran, E. Turner, and P. R. Piper, was successful in winning two out of three, the last game being lost to t h e Kappas. The games were hard fought and required much work on t h e part of t h e players, as the teams are composed of graduates and some who have been out of college for twelve years. The league next year, will be enlarged and we expect to be the leaders. The other activities of our Chapter are going along at a fairly progressive rate. We are now engaged in a revision of our roll. All of our delinquent Brothers are urged to get in touch with us at once. At our last regular meeting, Brothers Raiford and Grimes, furnished t h e refreshments. They agreeably surprised us all with a half Pry with trimmings for each Brother present. In glancing over the happenings of our Brothers, we are glad to note t h a t Brother Lloyd Loomis received a further promotion on t h e prosecutor's staff; and t h a t Brother Haley Bell is now a member of the board of the Victory Life Insurance Company. —LEONARD S. WILLIAMS
Alpha Delta Chapter Has Good Students, Athletes As some of our recent brother visitors at Alpha Delta Chapter can readily testify, Los Angeles is certainly a mecca for wholesome enjoyment. And the brothers here really play a large part in these Epicurean tendencies. The word "Alpha" is Black Magic. For instance the other evening at the Jefferson High School Pavilllon, when a thousand hysterical voices rang throughout the building whenever a Black and Gold warrior tossed a basket to make more impressive their victory over Kappa. And then again after the game when every party was given by some "Alpha" e n t h u siast. My good friend of Boston, Chet Allen, could certainly revel here. Alpha's brilliant team traveled away up in northern California to the city of Oakland to meet Omega in the big Armory. Brother Newell Eason, Pacific Coast I n tercollegiate Featherweight Champion and a real "threat" man among the women, is again shedding his heavier wear for the togs t h a t made him famous. He sends greetings to his former home of Austin— and to "Emma." Brother William White of New York City is here for a sojourn with Tom McNeil, brother of Brother Doctor McNeil of New York City. Both are raising "Cain" and are showing us poor Western boys how to do things.
THE SPHINX The whole chapter sent "condolations" to Brother Rev. Ralph King, formerly of Wilberforce University, upon the arrival of a husky little Alpha aspirant the other day. A number of these so plentiful fair things have been inquiring as to the health of Brother Freddy Wells of New York City, and Brother "Red" Minton of New Haven, Conn. Brother Jimmy Robinson, straight " B " Pharmacy student at U. S. O, is at the helm of things this year with Brother Ishmael Florry as vice-president. Brother Hugh Beatty, of Dallas. Texas, was elected secretary. We are sailing along now like an airplane in a cloudless heaven. Since his return from t h e East where he was runner-up to Edgar Brown as national tennis champion, we have initiated James "Slick" Stocks. Stocks is an all-round athlete. His teammate in t h e National double matches, Paul Ford, has been pledged. Hello Boston—tell Katherine Averett "hello" for the writer. Brother James Jones, late of Howard University and the Law School at Ann Harbor, Mich., is here again, sporting a new Ford. Brother Doctor Howard Allen, formerly of Howard University and Baltimore is here to practice after spending probably 10 years in the East studying (?). The girls are already casting ambitious glances at t h a t partially bald spot of his. Caesar was ambitious too. but he lost his head—Howard will make them lose theirs. Well so long Brothers. I Just want to let you know t h a t we Westerners aren't throwing you down, but are doing things too. We invite you out. I could write on, but Brother James Davenport is having a little stag over to his house this afternoon, and I just couldn't afford to miss it. So long. —WALTER L. GORDON, JR.
Fifteen Pledges Accepted At Beta Epsilon Chapter Beta Epsilon Chapter, A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C , is working hard to complete its "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College program. It is hoped t h a t we shall be able to meet more students this year t h a n in 1929. Due to the short period of time between our initiation and the time set aside for the program, we hardly had time to get settled, thereby finding it very difficult to participate in the program as desired. Nevertheless, we were interested and worked to the best of our understanding, and feel t h a t a great step was made by taking the part which we did. The Sphinx Club was organized immediately after the opening of this school year. Many applications were received, but due to rigid qualifications the number was finally reduced to fifteen. Beta Epsilon feels proud over the future outlook of the members of the Club, and feels confident t h a t the6e fifteen men constitute those men who will be numbered with the leaders of t h e future Of course the Chapter feels proud of them when their records are traced back and such outstanding results are found. Each member seems to be striving for the highest possible record. The names, as follow constitute the Club: E. L. Peterson, president; Frank Woods, vice-president; C. W. Williams, secretary; W. F. Frazier. treasurer; A. Williamson, W. W. Capehart, Eddie Campbell, E. J. McRay F. O. Woodard, J. D. Howard. W. F Robinson. A. A. Taylor. L. A. Kieser, C. C. Smith and T. W. Washington. Beta Epsilon feels t h a t Alpha will be proud to know t h a t her members are striving daily to maintain high standards. It may be of Interest to you to know that Brother J. S. Hargrove is a candidate for graduation from the department of mechanical engineering, J u n e 3. 1930, and Brothers R. W. Newsome, J. L. Dickson, and J. R. Redding are candidates for graduation, June 3, 1930. from the department of vocational agriculture. Last September effort was made by
Brother A. W. Furguson. dean of **e chanlcal department, A. and T. 001*8 secure two additional teachers for tf'e cal engineering. Only one could Jr cured. The next question was: jv; shall I get the second teacher?" Ae a student assistant was sought. VfJ capable? To the honor of Beta I Chapter, Brother J. S. Hargrove *fe only student capable of handling tW Beta Epsilon is proud of him and ' splendid record he has, and of tK comments t h a t come to the Chapt*C time to time of his very splendid ' You have not been hearing frCjP Epsilon or of her progress, but slic t. to assure you t h a t she is wide awak* ing ever to keep the banner of Alftd Alpha flying where others may see 1* id inspired to follow in t h e footsteps "vi men of today. ;
Alpha Beta Has Shared £ g Several Scholarships In
Apha Beta at Talladega College,! 1 ma, is planning to give the Chapter Ojea Under the leadership of our new * we expect success. The officef*'t Brothers Waldo Blanchet, president; *. Calbert, vice-president; Nathan 1$. secretary; Bertram Hudson, treasurtB^ liam Pigrom, sergeant-at-arms, a n '*| : mond Pitts, associate editor t oBt* SPHINX. Alpha Phi Alpha has been very , r t to our student body in general tft'!' l: We have three students holding * scholarships. Brother Jesse D. Le*!'|' ex-president, holds a scholarship Wl11' local chapter. Alpha Beta; Brother Blanchet has a scholarship from tW eral Organization, and Mr. Herbert* holds a scholarship from our & i chapter at Little Rock, Ark. -R. J- '.
Alpha Zeta Lambda Choses Same Officers
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Alpha Zeta Lambda, Bluefield. W-^j grateful of the opportunity THE 3' , offers as a means of communicat^fc, sister chapters. We especially aPK the remarks In Sigma Lambda's l * 5 u the last issue of THE SPHINX co»c' e a Brother of our chapter. ° Brothers Dickson, Brown, and J C * ?etl" resented us at the General Conventi°' of their luggage was stolen half " i " after their arrival in Atlanta. We *?• understand how the boys could enJoJ, , selves or attend to business after tl* ~ fortune; however they brought ^^ \L, reports in detail. The staff of officers of last y e ^ t chosen unanimously to guide the ^ of the chapter for another year. *^E.a Brothers J. C. Kingslow, president-* '' Brown, secretary; W. C. Matney. trJJL s W. W. Goens. Editor to THE SPHtf*Je r W. S. Shelton, director of education*' d , gram. j Brother Harry Jefferson coach of '£> ' Blues" of Bluefield Institute, enJ"Sy erstern trip with his basketball t e f5n a lost one game, but defeated declsi*i' ( Philadelphia Tribune Five, and o<3<ie Brother Johnny Burr's team at r^"^e" a margin of one point. The fi s t -vv g;:mc after this trip served W. vn< *jth; College a defeat. Brothers Giles ars Ve of Zeta Lambda were stellar playe B , losers. „ Brother Smith Jones, coach of • '-.-. High School team, suffered a defeatjer Capital City at the hands of **%*. High School team. Although the 4g^sid , lost. Brother Smith saw to it !5h players gained much in an educatiojjho n by visits to the many places of l * 5 B Washington. Brother Jones' team *J, 1 West Virginia State Championship "£jp< Brother "Ernie" Martin, D. D- Tver moved to 725'/2 Bland Street. *"„, connection with a fine apartment. "