February, 1937
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zing and brains are working overtime in an effort to provide ways and means to welcome our brothers to New Orleans in a manner fitting the Alpha dignity and the Alpha rapacity-er-capacity for pleasure. The high light of our season thus far has been the joint meeting of Surma Lambda and Beta Tau chapters to hear the reports of the convention committees. General secretary, Brother Evans, was present to install the officers of both chapters and to give very constructive suggestions concerning convention activities. Brother G. O. Wright, charter member and secretary of °ur chapter, decided that there was something wrong with the world as it stood and collaberated with a very good "'lend of his in an effort to change the future perspective. He turned Benedict Dec. 29th. We know that his experiment will meet with the approval of the goddess of good fortune, we hope. And by the way, how did our good brothers enjoy the exhibition of Brother N. Rousseve in the Da'Ias Exposition ? Wc could't be there ourselves but we hear his praise spoken everywhere. The Sphinx Club entertained the Iviette Group at a ance in Xavier University's auditorium in December. And didn't they look happy, though. S'shame. Prominent in the sphinx are Robert Pie> rge Webber, Warren Llado, Albert Bloom, Marshal Bennett, James Brown, Walter Modal and George Hamilton. Keep your eyes on New Orleans and save your pennies tor those SUNNY DAYS in December in the city of a thousand joys. JAMES H. TAYLOR, Associate Editor to the Sphinx.
THETA LAMBDA CHAPTER _, Dayton, Ohio " e a r Brothers: Theta Lambda Chapter extends heartiest greetings to the great brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha. ° n ])< 14, 1936 members of our chapter to the number of twenty-five met in the home of Dr. C. Rich rd Price for tha annual eloition of officers and to be feted b y those of our brothers who are engaged in the teaching Profession. *"hia was an enthusiastic gathering, the number of active members was increased and many others expressed their intention of becoming fimncial in order that the chapter might carry on in true Alpha fashion. We are determined to reclaim a large majority of our delinquent brothers before the y e i r is past but will put forth every effort to brir:g in every member of the fold who resides J» this community. There cannot be contententment with T he Ninety and Nine" while one is still without. Our newly elected officers are: C. R. p r i c e i p r c s i ( i ( . n t ; Lloyd Phillips, Vice President; £• A. Rose, Treasurer; T. C. Carter, Sicretiry; Jas. M. fierce, Associate Editor to Sphinx; Robt. Rice, Sergeanta t-Arms; Lansing Moore, Director of Edu?ational Activities. n
Fraternally yours, JAS. M. PIERCE.
ALPHA PHI CHAPTER Clark University The voice of Alpha Phi speaks again after a long period of silence, yet the torch of Alpha Phi Alpha has been held
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high. The chapter is attempting to hold Alpha Phi Alpha up in scholarship in future as well as Alpha Phi Chapter has made history in scholarship a t Clark University in the past. Our Brothers are outstanding in all fields here at Clark; in football, Brothers Marion Curry, Oliver Holder and William Jones, in Basketball Brothers Marion Curry, Oliver Holder and John Mims. Brother Edward McGowen President of Alpha Phi Chapter, President of the Senior Class, very active member of the Student Council and student leader of the peace movement at Clark University and the colleges of Atlanta. In tennis Brother John Mims is outstanding, a member of the Georgia Tennis Club. Brother John McCarley one of the chapter representatives to the Pan-Hellenic Council on the campus, and a vastile member of the senior class. Brother Robert Dawson sport editor to the campus publication "The Mentor" and outstanding scholar. Brother Thomas Greenwood the chapter Artist and printer; he is also an active member of the senior class. On Nov. 13, 1936 the Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha gave its annual smoker for the entertainment of new students. The chapter was happy to have Brother E. Luther Brookes director of Department of Science at Clark University and a very active and interested Member of Eta Lambda Chapter. Brother Brookes' talk was well received and appreciated by those present. Alpha Phi, Alpha Rho, and Eta Lambda joined in placing Alphadom first among Yuletide affairs in Atlanta with what was known as Alpha Phi Alpha Nite Club Ball on . Dec. 30, 1936 at the beautifully decorated club Royle in Alpha colors, along with the affair was united circle of all Alpha men as they sang the beautiful Alpha hymn. Alpha Phi Chapter was present one hundred percent. The main feature of the year was the entertainment given in the Alpha room at Clark known as the "Oasis" for Brother Ralph Metcalfe internationally known track star, and at present a member of the coaching staff of Xavier University New Orleans. The affair was in the form of a smoker, many of the brothers were present. Brother Metcalfe gave a brief yet interesting talk of his appreciation of Alphadom and his success in the sporting world. The new officers are: President Edward McGowen Secretary Westry Home Vice President Marion Curry Assistant Secretary OKver Holder Sergeant-at-arms John McCarley Members : Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother
Robert Dawson Edward Taylor John Sims James T. Greenwood William Jones
ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER Wiley College Greetings brothers: As all good Alpha men do; the brothers of Alpha Sigma felt the call for a closer walk together and so, with this in mind and heart we were assembled at eleven o'clock Friday evening, December 1, in the College Inn where each man made merry with song, smokes, food and "brother what have you there." The place was beautifully decorated