to the Jewels and our Charter Members. God grant that the "Twenty Years of Service" which we have already rendered to our college, its community, and to all mankind, may help us to strive ever upward toward the true light of Alpha—that ultimately we might attain "manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind." Brothers of Beta Upsilon returned to school last Fall with the determination to make this 50th year anniversary of our Fraternity a success, and under the dynamic leadership of its President, Brother Herman C. Morris, Beta Upsilon Chapter enjoyed one of its most successful years of operation and paved the way for the other Greek letter organizations here at Alabama State College. The first highlight of this year was the presentation of Brother Frank Stanley, General President, in conjunction with the graduate chapter, Alpha Upsilon Lambda. In a stirring address, Brother Stanley challenged us "to go all the way in our fight for liberty, justice, and brotherhood." Also introduced to the public was Beta Upsilon's Men of Harmony, "The Alphaires". This group is composed of Brothers Harold Carter, Eugene Sawyer, Charles Bowling, Thomas Gaston, John Foster, John Fields and Frank Williams. Continuing in our efforts we presented our lovely Sweetheart, Miss Mada Carol Meyers, graduating senior and a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, at the Sunday noon meal. We were also represented by Miss Meyers in our Homecoming Parade. Everyone who saw her was impressed by her beauty and charm. Another impressive program was our "Founder's Day Observance." Principal speaker on this occasion was Brother (Dr.) Archie Lacy, science instructor at Alabama State College. Brother Lacy noted the challenges that face Greek organizations in our changing society and challenged us to take the lead in meeting them, just as our Jewels had done. Our service contribution to the school and community consisted of soliciting money for the March of Dimes. Through street and movie solicitation, and street toll bridges, we succeeded in raising over a hundred dollars for this campaign. The chapter is also proud of Brother Harold Carter who chose to enter the ministry this year. Brother Carter delivered his first sermon, January 15, 1956, at Saint Paul Methodist Church. An active member of the College Choir and the Debate team, he plans to enter Crozer Theological AUGUST, 1956
Seminary following graduation. Highlighting our winter activities was a very impressive probation, which was the talk of the campus for some time. Newly initiated into the fraternal bonds of Alpha Phi Alpha were Brothers Caroll Allen, Willie Armstrong, Ira Avery, Albert Van Bens, Jesse Clay, Fredrick Gayle, Richard Jordan, James Lee, Bobby Miller, and William Winston. These Brothers, along with the return from the armed services of Brothers Sherry Porter, Louie Ramsey Jr., and Alfred Young swelled our ranks to thirty eight Brothers. We were also fortunate to have visits from Brother Stanley, General President, and Brother Huger, General Secretary. Brother Huger first visited us as part of his Southern tour. Later, he and Brother Stanley, along with Brother Swingler, Southern Region Vice-President, visited Brothers in the Montgomery area to attend the trials of Brothers and other Negroes indicted for participating in the bus boycott of Montgomery City Lines buses. Other events on our calendar for this year will be our "20th Anniversary Celebration; the sponsoring, in conjunction with Alpha Upsilon Lambda, of musical talent from both chapters of a program, "Musical
Extravaganza; our annual Alphaka's Ball" with our sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; and election and installation of officers. The 20th Anniversary Celebration marks the 20th year of the existence of Beta Upsilon. Brother Thomas Jan Perry, Charter member of Beta Upsilon and Administrator of Griffin Hospital and Clinic, Bainbridge, Georgia, will be our principal speaker for this occasion. Also planned is a Fellowship-Reunion Smoker for all our returning Brothers. As is our custom, Brothers of Beta Upsilon will visit the public high schools of Montgomery during "Education for Citizenship Week" to deliver speeches. Brother Thomas Gaston, Alfred Young, Louis Ramsey, and Charles Bowling are to speak on the various programs this year. Graduating Brothers of Beta Upsilon this spring are Grady Anderson, Percy Bullard, Robert Cummings, Alexander Davis, Harold Carter, John Fields, Frederick Gayle, Leonard Hall, Charles Harbert, Enorvis Harvey, Herman Morris, Donald Mosley, Alphonso Powe, and Frank Williams. In spite of the absence of so many brothers, Beta Upsilon, nevertheless, looks forward to an even greater year next year.
BETA GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY OBSERVES FOUNDERS DAY AT RICHMOND. VIRGINIA The members of Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter gathered in a body to worship at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church to observe Founder's Day. Brother (Dr.) E. D. McCreary, Jr.. minister of the church delivered the sermon. In the picture, left to right front row: Brothers Herman T. Benn, Mitchell Beverly, William Thornton. lames W. Gray. Sidney S. Parker, president of the chapter. Dr. E. D. McCreary, Jr., speaker, H. O. Freeman, Franklin Crawford. Joseph Ransome. Roland D. Ealey, David A. Graves, and K. C. Manning. Second row: John L. Nixon, Garfield Childs, W. A. Green. Murrell Winfree, Milton F. Hill. Francis Brinkley, S. C. Madden, James A. Brinkley, Jr., and Herman Carter, Gamma Chapter. Third row: Allen Boone. Lenard Chappelle. Allison Phillips. Gamma Chapter, Curtis Crocker, William Ballard, G. Edward Ellis. L. A. Johnson. U. L. Oliver. Sterling Clarke. Gamma Chapter, and Fred Black, Jr.
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