Distinguished Citizen Award
Elected President of New York Adult Education Council
College Editor
Brother Aaron Brown Brother James C. Jones Brother B. W. Barnes
GREENSBORO, N. C. — Dr. B. W. Barnes, who has been affiliated with the Alpha Phi Alpha for 47 years, recently became the first black man to win the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Citizen Award. A retired dentist, Brother Barnes was initiated into the Kappa Lambda chapter here in 1925. The Chamber of Commerce award is the highest citation given for outstanding service to the community. In his lifetime, Brother Barnes has compiled an enviable record of public service. He is a former president of the North State Dental Society and a member of the executive committee of the National Dental Society. Born on a small farm in Edgecombe County, N. C , is one of the oldest living graduates of North Carolina A & T State University, having graduated from the university in 1909. Brother Barnes was associated with the university as a teacher and in various other capacities from his graduation until 1924, the year he graduated from the Howard University Dental School. Brother Barnes practiced dentistry for 44 years before he retired five years ago. He is active in the Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Church, and is still active in the Hayes-Taylor YMCA. He was one of the founders of Hayes-Taylor.
Brother Aaron Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y. has been elected president of the New York Adult Education Council. Brother Brown is professor of Teacher Education at the Brooklyn Center of Long Island University.
He is a charter member and is still active in the Greensboro Men's Club. He is active in the affairs of L. Richardson Hospital and was a member of the board of trustees at one time. Extremely active in politics, especially behind the scenes, Brother Barnes served in key positions in both of state Rep. Henry Frye's successful campaigns. Brother Barnes graduated from what was then Fayetteville State Normal College and taught at what is now A & T State University for eight years. He received his dental education at Howard University. He has been active in A & T alumni affairs and helped raise money for the university. He also has been active in professional dental societies. His wife, who is also 84 years old, has been active in many civic, charitable, and religious affairs. Brother Barnes was presented his award at the 94th annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He and Mrs. Barnes have one son, Dr. Milton Barnes, who is following in his father's footsteps in the practice of dentistry.
James C. Jones Appointed College Editor Brother James C. Jones has been appointed National College Editor of The Sphinx. Bro. Jones is a student in the School of Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He is a member of the A.G.O., American Musicological Society, Association of Black Musicians, Respighi Society (founder), and many other professional and civic organizations. In accepting the appointment Bro. Jones stated, "I intend to make this position very meaningful to The Sphinx and the General Organization. The office of College Editor can become more active than it has been in the past. It holds a wealth of creativity, imagination, and relevancy to the cause of Alpha Phi Alpha. My article in each Sphinx will concern problems and solutions of activities in college chapters with helpful hints from various brothers." Bro. Jones' journalistic experience includes one year with his high school newspaper, and two years with a music newspaper at North Texas State University. He has written many interviews and reviews on Jazz and soul music subjects. Bro. Jones is also one of the youngest Life Members in Alpha Phi Alpha. 7