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BETA PHI LAMBDA During the past few months, a series of wonderful events have occured in the city of Savannah, Ga. and Beta Phi Lambda chapter. Throughout the Christmas holidays 1970, the brothers of Beta Phi Lambda initiated and successfully completed a project which resulted in happiness for a family that otherwise may have had a dismal Christmas. Each brother was requested to contribute in the form of money, clothing, or toys. Brother Frank Ellis, Chairman of the project, reported that the brothers had responded diligently to this act of love for humanity. On Tuesday December 29, 1970, the presentation of twenty-one (21) lovely debutantes was sponsored by the brothers of Beta Phi Lambda. This is an annual affair which is preceded by a charm school and various debutante activities. The setting took place in the grand ball room of the DeSota Hilton Hotel.
DELTA ETA (Continued from page 6) One such Brother is Brother (Dr.) Prince Jackson Jr. who with 100% cooperation of Delta Eta conducted a door to door campaign successfully to become the first black to ever hold office of the Vice President of the Chatham County (Ga.) School board. A few months later Bro. Jackson was named Acting President of Savannah State College replacing Bro. (Dr.) Howard Jordan, Jr. who was named as the first Black Vice Chancellor of Georgia's University System. Last but not least is our beloved advisor Bro. J.B. Clemmons who is chairman of the Math. Department at Savannah State. Bro. Clemmons is not only an advisor and instructor ,but also a very close friend to all students. We the brothers of Delta Eta are very proud of our Chapter, our Graduate Chapter, our President, our probates and our school. Most of all we are proud to be Men of Alpha Phi Alpha. We invite correspondence from other chapters. In The Love of Alpha Brother Freedie E. Cooper Editor to the Sphinx
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Brother Prince Jackson, president of Beta Phi Lambda, welcomed the parents and the many guest who filled the elegant ballroom. Each debutante and her escort were introduced by Brother and Mrs. Bobby L. Hill; afterwhich they danced the Minuet with dignity and grace. The Debs then Waltz with their fathers, followed by a receiving line and an evening of dancing and enjoyment. Brother Raleigh Bryant, Coordinating Chairman of the Social Committee, members of the social committee, and the Alphabettes (wives of Alphas) were commended for the radiant success of this 26th annual presentation ball.
The Alpha Man of the Year award was presented from Beta Phi Lambda Chapter to Bro. Dr. Howard Jordon, Jr., formerly president of Savannah State College. This citation was given to Dr. Jordon for his untiring contribution and services to the Savannah community and to the growth of Savannah State College. Recently, Dr. Jordon was appointed by the Regents of the University System of Georgia as Vice-Chancellor for Services throughout the system. He had served as president of Savannah State College for almost eight years. (Continued on page 12)
Debutantes encircled as the brothers sing the Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn. Beta Phi Lambda Chapter, Savannah, Ga.
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