Brothers of Epsilon Delta Lambda Chapter with their wives or sweethearts all in Talladega. Alabama.
cil, a n d a m e m b e r of the G e r m a n Society. Charles C. Collins of New Orleans, La., a theological student of Payne Seminary, is chaplain of Xi chapter, chaplain of the University choir, president of the Dramatics C l u b , a n d secretary of the senior class of Payne Seminary. Richard C. Bean of Cleveland, O h i o is a political science major a n d a m e m b e r of the Pre-Law Council. T o these o u r g r a d u a t i n g brothers, we w h o arc left to carry the torch of A l p h a P h i Alpha, a n d have been taught so nobly to d o so by you who are going forth into the world to cont i n u e its glow t h r o u g h service, we pay you this tribute in p r i n t e d words. "Fate ordains that dearest friends must part." " T o preserve a friend three things are necessary: to h o n o r h i m present, praise h i m absent, a n d assist him in his necessities." Men of Xi, Brothers of A l p h a Phi Alpha, with forty-four years b e h i n d us we march forth toward o u r fortyfifth year with this in m i n d . First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all. Best wishes to all of o u r brothers, for a prosperous summer vacation, a n d we'll see you in Buffalo. H E N R Y R. R O S E M O N Editor-to-Sphinx
N e w Chapters DES M O I N E S , Iowa - Dr. J. S. Chandler, Southwest Vice-President, was here February 19 to officially present the charter to the members of Zeta K a p p a L a m b d a chapter. Brother C h a n d l e r b r o u g h t a stirring challenge to the m e n of Zeta K a p p a L a m b d a and left them with a keener MAY,
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insight into the position of Alpha Phi Alpha in the immediate c o m m u n i t y , state and in the world of today. The Alpha spirit was further typified by the presence of brothers from Beta Xi L a m b d a chapter of O m a h a , Nebraska. T h o s e present were Regional director Brother Grice, Brothers E. V. Brown, E. H. Brown, B o n n e r a n d Pierson. T h e program for the day included a closed meeting, a banquet for brothers and wives at one of Des Moines'
finest hotels followed by a social h o u r at which time the out of town brothers and guests from the o t h e r Greek organizations were entertained. C h a r t e r members of Zeta Kappa L a m d b a are Brothers: Lewis A. James, President; Everett Mays, Vice-President; M. S. Clinton, Sec.-Treas.; fohn H u n t e r , J. G. Mason, H e n r y T . M c k n i g h t , S. J. Williamson, William A. Anderson, LaVannes Squires.
The 5 0 t h Anniversary Sphinx BIG CONVENTION ISSUE AUGUST 1 9 5 6 (Deadline Date June 10th — Pictures and Stories)
Dedicated To Our Seven Jewels SPECIAL FEATURES: • • • • • • • • •
ALPHA PHI ALPHA, INC. ACHIEVEMENTS DURING PAST 50 YEARS Recognition of Past Presidents and Officers Personal Achievements of Brothers Historical Information Our Court Record for First Class Citizenship Undergraduate Developments 50 Years of Frat Fun Contributions — The Field of Athletics ALPHA PHI ALPHA LOOKS FORWARD - 100 YEARS AND MANY OTHER BREATH TAKING NOTES ON OUR FIRST FIFTY YEARS.
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