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BETA RHO CHAPTER' SHAW UNIVERSITY
BETA RHO CHAPTER, which was set up at Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C, indicates that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is still in the process of growth and developmsnt. Shown in the picture are, reading from left to right— (First row) Brothers B. Andew Collier, John R. Marabla, Clarence J. Tobias, W. Edward Murphy, and Walker H. Quarles; Second Row—Brothers Walter Moore, Moses Newsome, George D. Marshall, W. Coleman Shanks, and Claude R. Trotter.
BETA RHO CHAPTER, RECENTLY SET UP AT SHAW UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH. N. C. With the advent of the first semester many advances were made in the progress of Shaw University. We welcomed Brother Robert P. Daniel as president of our institution, and we finally attained our goal in having Beta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha established on our campus. The ceremonies were performed October 31, 1936. The founding of Beta Rho Chapter was made possible through the efforts of Phi Lambda Chapter of Raleigh, N. C. Their sincerity and ideal inspiration served as an invaluable aid during the period of our first stage of fraternal life. We are indebted to Brother James O. Ellis, the Regional Director, and his associates, who were instrumental in carrying out impressive initiatory ceremonies. Beta Rho Chapter is composed of nine members, representing four different states. Our officers are: Brothers B. Andrew Collier, Rahway, N. J., President; Moses Newsome, Ahoskie, N. C , Vice President; Clarence J. Tobias, Buffalo, N. Y. Secretary; Walter E. Moore, Winthrop, Mass-, Ass't. Secretary; George D. Marshall Riverside, N. J., Editor to the Sphinx; Claude R. Trotter, Roxboro, N. C., Treasurer; and John R. Marable Henderson, N- C., Sergeant-at-Arms. Brothers William E. Murphy, Oxford, N. C, and W. Coleman Shanks, Burlington, N. C, complete the membership of our chapter. Brother Walker H- Quarles formerly secretary of Beta Gamma Lambda,
Richmond, Va., is our Faculty Advisor. Beta Rho Chapter surrounds itself with a fraternal spirit that is satisfied only by the highest and best of college attainments. We desire to add our voice to that group which we have so- long admired. We of the Beta Rho Chapter of Shaw University send our greetings to our numerous Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. • We have assumed the responsiblity of being true members of Alpha Phi Alpha. Since the organization of our chapter, all of our brothers have assumed their duties with a determination and a spirit of brotherhood that has been admired by many groups on our campus- We have had many obstacles to surmount, but we know that with perseverance and co-operation all these obstacles will be means of motivation by which we shall attain our goals. Since our establishment, the Dean of Men, desirous of maintaining a harmonious relationship among the fraternal groups, has entertained us together with the other chapters on the campus. Also we have been guests at two smokers given by the Omegas and the Sigmas. On November 18 we entertained a group of forty-five non-fraternity men with a smoker in Convention Hall. Our program is not completed as yet, but it will be one in which all Alpha men will take pride. (Continued on Next Page.)