Beta Omicron Glows!
BROTHERS OF BETA UPSILON Left to Right Brothers Solomon Cox, Samuel Dickerson, Lawrence McAdory, Carroll Allen and Philip Davis. Kneeling, Matthew H. Davison and Albert V. Bens. Missing are Julius C. Hope, Willie C. Armstrong, Willie P. Thomas and William Winston.
"Beta Upsilon It's What's Happening" Montgomery, Alabama—During the past several months, Beta Upsilon has been very active in extra curricular activities. Among these activities, the brothers have presented their Founder's Day program. The Speaker for the occasion was Brother George W. Jones, who is the Dean of Sophomore College and also in charge of the Department of Sociology at Alabama State College. Recently, eleven (11) new brothers were installed into Dear 'ol Alpha Land. These brothers have been quite an asset to our chapter. They are Brothers: Sammy Boyd, Joseph Holley, Raymond McKnight, Wallace Maryland, Lawrence Miller, Henry Moton, Jerome Thomas, Marvin Thomas, John Sawyer, Charlie Varner, Jr. and James Vinson. The Officers installed were: Brothers: Matthew Dawson, President; Samuel Dickerson, Vice Pres.; Joseph Holley, Recording Sec; Charlie Varner, Jr., Corresponding Sec; Philip R. Davis, Financial Sec.-Treasurer; William Winston, Sgt.-at-arms; Julius C. Hope, Chaplain; Dean of pledges, Carroll Allen; Parliamentarian, J. C. Hope; Editor to Sphinx, Joseph Holley. Other Brothers are: Raymond McKnight, Henry Moton, Wallace Maryland, Jerome Thomas, Marvin Thomas, John Sawyer, James "Cloudy" Vinson, Sammie Boyd, and Lawrence "Willie" Miller. SPHINX CLUB: Clyde Bumpers, Alphonzo McClaney, Richard Henderson, Joe Woods, Elias Pugh, Alvin Gee and Isaral Tolbert (blind). MAY, 1958
BETA UPSILON SPHINX CLUB SWEETHEART Miss Frimella Jones
There is no question about it, yes, Alpha is what's happening on this campus, because of the fact Alpha has the best singing group on campus, the highest scholastic averages among the fraternities and the best well rounded men of all. Last quarter we goofed on our grades and the AKA's won the trophy, however, we will regain it at the end of this quarter. Recently we were commended for presenting the best programs in the College Sunday School. We are also, seeking to win first place in the Jabberwock which will be presented by Delta (Continued on Page 36)
NASHVILLE, TENN.—As the nip of Indian summer returned to the air and all modes of transportation were jammed with students returning to college everywhere, the Brothers of Beta Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. too, directed their feet, thoughts, and efforts 1:0 Tennessee State University. "Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind . . . " were the woi ds that found their way into every brother's thinking. The personal pride of individual accomplishment coupled with group excellence was to spirit our total effort throughout the year. Traditionally, we opened our social calendar with the Annual Smoker which was set in the nostalgic mood of Greenwich Village, a fitting atmosphere for relaxation, casual chatting, making acquaintances, and voluptuous sights.The evening was topped with a gay dance with the lovely sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The music was provided by the combos of Brothers Bennie "Hank" Crawford and George Bugg. Many may think spooks, ghouls and assorted hobgoblins are figments of the tortured imagination but the multitude of students who attended the Halloween dance probably still have their doubts. You see, that night the Inner Sanctum of Alpha Phi Alpha set the cauldron to boil and out bubbled, (with much toil, mind you) a truly enjoyable evening, spooks and all. Some danced in fiendish glee, while others chanted charming incantations into the ears of their dates. The whole affair was truly charming. Brother Bennie Crawford's new, swinging octet provided a luscious score of music. The political facet of campus life is well integrated with men of Alpha. The opportunity to govern one's self here on this campus is but a test of both self and group discipline in later life. Such Brothers as Rubin Perry, President of the Student Council, also recently initiated into Alpha Kappa Mu, a scholastic honorary society; Hoke Glover, chairman of the newly organized Men's Senate; and Phil Petrie, President of the Junior Class, are but a few of our brothers who havi sought to excel. Rom 103 (the official "frat" room) (Continued on Page 38) PAGE 35