1 'Society offered us narrowly circumscribed opportunity and no security. Out of our need, our Fraternity brought social purpose and social action." (1969)
JEWEL HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS, M.D.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc
TABLE OF CONTENTS
19 — Jewel Callis Dies
The life and philosophy of this extraordinary "man of vision" is reviewed by Brother Eddie Madison, who prepared the material for the program of the National Memorial Service in honor of Brother Henry Arthur Callis The remarks of General President Washington at that service are carried on Page 1
5—Re-Organization
The questionaire prepared by the Task Force on Re-Organization is designed to get your ideas on the future structure of the fraternity Express yourself!
6—Ford Goes To Congress
Brother Harold E Ford became the 1 7th member of the Congressional Black Caucus upon his election on November 5th, 1 974
8—Focus
This issue spotlights two Alpha men who operate a unique, communityoriented educational institution to prepare students for careers in health related fields
11—Alpha Angels
Many older brothers view the "Alpha Angels" with suspicion, distaste, and, sometimes, bewilderment College brothers usually interpret these attitudes as "another" example of the alumni brothers' lack of interest in undergraduate concerns Both positions are extremes and, in this article, Brother Hoyt Harper makes a convincing plea for mutual understanding of the issues involved
14—Alphas In Wilberforce
A look at some of the contributions of Alpha men to the educational complex located in Wilberforce, Ohio - one of the nation's foremost centers of Black higher education
16—Newsline
A brief summary of the activities of local chapters and individual brothers from coast to coast A regular feature replacing ALPHAGRAM
32—Reading In Akron Akron, Ohio Aphas attempt TV at the expense of reading to reverse the trend of watching
DEPARTMENTS
2—The General President Speaks
3—From the Executive Secretary's Desk
12—There Goes an Alpha Man 22—Alphas on the Move 4—Letters
Chapter 36—Directory of Officers and Chapters
EDITOR'S REVIEW
The top story in this issue is the demise of Jewel Henry Arthur Callis Brother Callis was featured in the May '74 issue of the Sphinx (in connection with the 68th Anniversary Convention in his honor) and we strove to present relevant information without being repetitious Fortunately, this bill was filled by Brother Eddie Madison Brother Madison is a former president of several Alpha chapters, including Mu Lambda in Washington, DC, and has been a frequent contributor to the Sphinx over the years In preparing biographical material for the National Memorial Service, Brother Madison captures Brother Callis' most important legacy to us - his philosphy of fraternity in the larger struggle for human rights - through carefully selected quotes on various issues We are pleased to reprint this account for our readers, with the hope that it will become a valuable guidepost as we strive for a better Alpha Phi Alpha.. Certainly we will be able to overcome our nemesis - communication - if the response elicited by our last issue is indicative The present listing of chapter addresses contains over 120 corrections and additions to the listing in the October magazine Thanks, and continue to check up on us.. We were forced to abandon the ALPHAGRAM and insert NEWSLINE in its stead because of the huge volume of Alpha happenings across the country — one page was simply not enough That's a real indication that Alpha is on the move on the local level.. Please feel free to use our LETTERS section to speak on the issues and views printed in the Sphinx Please note that issues of a secret or ritualistic nature may not be printed per constitutional prohibition...Also included in the Omega Chapter section are two giants of Alpha - Brother Raymond Pace Alexander and Brother Roscoe Cartwright.. COLLEGE BROTHERS! The Sphinx is your magazine, too The columns Alphas on the Move and There goes an Alpha Man are open to spotlight our many outstanding undergraduates, not just older brothers who have achieved their lifes' ambition WRITE US NOW!.. The February issue, hopefully, will contain summaries of chapter activities over the first half of this fraternal year Chapter Editors-to-the-Sprwx should submit material no later than February, 1st.. Until next issue..
Michael J Price, Editor
The Sphinx is the official magazine of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. 4432 Dr Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago III 60653 Published four times a year: February, May, October and December Send all editorial mail and change of Address (send both addresses) to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 4432 Dr Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, III 60653
Manuscripts or art submitted to The Sphinx should be accompanied by addressed envelopes and return postage Editor assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts or art
Opinions expressed in columns and articles do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and use of any person s name in fiction, semi-fiction articles or humorous features is to be regarded as a coincidence and not as the responsibility of The Sphinx It is never done knowingly Copyright 1974 by The Sphinx Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Reproduction or use without written permission, of the editorial or pictorial content in any manner is prohibited The Sphinx has been published continuously since 1914 Organizing
Dickason
Jecael Henrzg A. Califs
ENTERED OMEGA CHAPTER
NOVEMBER 12, 1974
HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS . . .Jewel-Founder, Past General President, and the Fraternity's philosopher is dead! We have met here in Washington, D.C (the nation's capital), in national memorial conclave, to pay tribute to our brother How does a fraternity honor one of its founders?
EoeRc/ time an Alpha man allows one of Jewel Callis' creative ideas to speak to him, tantalize him, and drive him toward the realization of his goals ... he honors the Jewel
Eoeny time a brother climbs to the top of his own mountain and there becomes the "Servant of AH" he honors the memory of Brother Callis
Eu&ny time a brother takes a piece of the Jewel's life and weaves it into his own life's fabric and, by so doing, becomes a better man he honors the legacy of Jewel Callis.
Eoeny time a college brother makes an "A" in his studies and leaves that institution an honor student .. . he holds high Brother Callis' commitment to true scholarship
Euerzy tim e a brother registers and votes, and demands that democracy become a reality to all citizens he makes Jewel Callis' leadership qualities come alive again
Eueny time a brother reads that chapter in history that deals with the Niagara movement in which Brother Callis participated, and out of which came the organization of the NAACP that brother gives new meaning to Brother Callis' passionate concern for civil rights
If the Fraternity is to remain a viable social instrument giving service to mankind, we must be stimulated by this legacy left us by Jewel Callis, in that
WE MUST DREAM DREAMS — THAT HE NEVER DREAMED. WE MUST SEE VISIONS — THAT HE NEVER CONTEMPLATED WE MUST CLIMB MOUNTAINS — THAT HE NEVER SCALED
—DR. WALTER WASHINGTON General President
Remarks delivered at the National Memorial Service for Jewel Henry Arthur Callis in Washington, D.C.
I have just returned from the funerals of two pillars of Alpha: the last Jewel, Brother Henry A Callis, and Past General President, Brother Frank L Stanley, who died suddenly in Louisville, Kentucky I attended Brother Stanley's funeral and participated in the national memorial service for Brother Callis, held in the Law Auditorium at Howard University These deaths were a great loss to our fraternity
Now that all the founders of the Fraternity are gone, I suggest that we make some symbolic gesture to maintain our ties with our historic founders. It seems to me that an appropriate rememberance would be for the Fraternity to pay the expenses of all our Past General Presidents to the convention—in order that we will have a continuity of the past We had seven Past General Presidents at the San Francisco Convention and their presence and contributions enriched our experiences I am asking the brotherhood to come to Miami prepared to support a proposal to finance the expenses of all the Past General Presidents to each of the conventions * * * * *
Brother Michael Price is doing a fantastic job with the Sphinx magazine We think it has been a very strengthening influence to place the journal in the office of the Executive Secretary because it is in this office that news is generated and members of the Fraternity make contact The convention was wise to place this magazine at national headquarters (All of the other seven Black Greek-letter organizations have placed their journals in the office of the Executive Secretary.) We look forward to this magazine even more effectively serving the Fraternity * * * * «
Alpha Phi Alpha faces a new year and a new opportunity The new opportunity is to achieve the goals set forth at the San Francisco Convention
Operation 100 The Fraternity is committed to organizing 100 new chapters I have been very pleased with the success made on this project so far Our record shows some 20 new chapters have been organized since the San Francisco Convention To complete the task by the Miami convention means that every brother (both graduate and college) will have to seize every opportunity to see that new chapters are established, particularly on the campuses of the white universities of the South This is virgin territory and we ask the college brothers and graduate brothers—working together—to see that a chapter is established on every campus in this vast region
The second phase of Operation 100 is to establish new chapters in large urban centers The new chapter in New York, known as the "Mid-City Chapter," has under way some creative projects for urban expansion. The chapter meets once per month; the members do not pay dues, except for the life membership fee; and it is business oriented in that outstanding business executives come in to speak to the group. Brother Albert Holland reports great things for this chapter I would suggest that any brothers in an urban area wishing to establish a new chapter should write Brother Holland, the General Counsel
Life Membership Project. Under the dynamic leadership of Brother John Buckner, we have reached the magic "2,000" in life membership We can bring this number up to 3,000 by the time of the Miami convention As you know, the life membership fee will increase from $200 to $300 on July 1, 1975 In light of this increase, I am suggesting "Operation 50%" where a chapter should have a minimum of 50% of its membership as Life Members Some chapters are below (continued Inside back cover)
I extend warm Holiday Wishes to all the brothers in Alphaland
As you know, we are now entering the final month of fiscal year 1974, and there is one matter which deeply disturbs me—brothers paying the Fraternity for services received with a check which, when presented for payment, is returned from their bank as "non-negotiable" (i.e., Insufficient Funds, Account Closed, Exceeds Available Balance, etc.) At this time I am not disclosing any names but those brothers know to whom I speak! (The brothers most concerned live in the Western, Eastern, and Southern Regions.) An easy method of checking - if you wrote a check to Alpha Phi Alpha and that check was not returned to you from your bank marked "PAID"—the General Office probably has it The check has thus been presented TWICE for collection—and returned TWICE to our General Treasurer—and cannot be deposited as a CASH item again
We are happy to cooperate with any brother, but non-payment of bills to Alpha is a flagrant violation of the spirit of our brotherhood that cannot be tolerated! So at this time, brothers, please make out your checks to "Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc." as a CERTIFIED check (or send a Money Order) - at which time the initial checks will be returned and the matter marked CLOSED!
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS:
In accordance with Article XIV, Section 2.2 of the Constitution and ByLaws of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the several amendments adopted
at the 68th Anniversary Convention were duly submitted within sixty (60) days after said convention All of these said amendments hereby stand RATIFIED (due to our failure to receive the 51 % negative votes required to override convention action)
MONROVIA CONVENTION -1976:
In making preparations for the 1976 General Convention, the brothers of Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter (Monrovia, Liberia) are attempting to contact as many brothers who are in Africa as possible. Brother David Howell of the Monrovia chapter states, "We feel that there surely must be Alpha men in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria in West Africa, and in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia in East Africa."
Although these brothers are usually unable to maintain contact with the Fraternity, they are certainly in contact with relatives and friends (including individual Alpha brothers) If you know of any brothers who are presently living or working in Africa, please forward their name and address to the General Office - to be submitted to Eta Epsilon Lambda. Your interest and assistance will help to insure the success of this event
EXPANSION:
In the October edition of the Sphinx, the General President outlined plans for "Project TOO"—the establishment of 100 new chapters before the Miami Convention The San Francisco General Convention authorized a total of eight (8) college chapters; since that time, an additional 7 college chapters and 4 alumni chapters have been authorized—for a total of 19 Most of
these chapters have been set up and are in operation. In addition, ten (10) charter applications are being processed at this time. The following sites were authorized for new chapters:
COLLEGE
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
Newark College ot Engineering Newark NJ
Mt Union College Alliance OH
Redlands University Redlands CA
California Polytechnic University Pomona CA
Millersville State College Millersville PA
Carthage College Kenosha Wl
Madison College
Harrisonburg VA
University ol Alabama Tuscaloosa AL
Mississippi State University State College MS
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro TN
University of North Alabama Florence AL
Nicholls State University
Thibodeaux, LA
Cameron University Lawton OK
University of Connecticut Storrs CN
ALUMNI
Peoria IL
Valdosta GA Fort Hood TX Mid Hudson Valley NY Evansville IN
WILLIAM H.WALKER
Executive Secretary
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LETTERS
In the following letter, Brother Samuel Yette expresses his concern about the manner in which Alpha's awards are being given His query raises acrucial question - "Are we searching for recipients for awards merely because the awards exist, - or are the awards thoughtfully given in recognition of meritorious action?" The answer should concern every Alpha man Brother Yette a charter member of lota Upsilon Lambda in Silver Spring, Maryland, is a Professor of Journalism at Howard University
Mr Bill Monroe, Washington Editor
NBC "Today" Show
4001 Nebraska Avenue, N.W Washington, D.C
Dear Bill:
It was good chatting with you for a few minutes last Monday
I wanted you to have the enclosed copy of the account of your award and presentation at the convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., last summer in San Francisco I have been an active member of that fraternity for 25 years, and I wish I could have been in San Francisco Bill, I also wish I could share fully the enthusiasm and justification my Brothers felt in making the award, presented to you by my good friend and esteemed Brother, Dr Charles H Wesley But I do not Rather, it is one of those instances in which I agree more with what you said than with your right to say it—that is, the award I agree, for example, with the powerful eloquence of Rep Barbara Jordan, and with the significance of a white North Carolina judge citing her patriotism as a symbol of Southern values But when is the "Today" show going beyond the point of occasionally permitting the selected views of a few Black persons to be aired? When, for example, will Black media professionals become regulars on "Today" (or any of the other network news shows), such as Michelle Clark had just become before her untimely death a year or so ago? I prefer not to sound a negative note—unless it is warranted—but my quite personal (not the fraternity's) judgement is that awards such as the one "Today" received should represent things hoped for (and overdue), rather than things achieved. Even Miss Clark was at CBS.
With good wishes,
Samuel F Yette December 11, 1974
P.O Box 2071 Silver Spring, Maryland 20902
Lite Member No. 1, Brother O Wilson Winters, was for the first time unable to attend the Life Members Breakfast at the last convention He joined the brothers there by telephone and we are pleased to share this letter with all Alpha brothers He still leads the way!
Someone said a friendly, interested white educator from the North was speaking to a group of Negro students in a small college in Georgia. He asked them what message could he take back to the people up North whose desires were to help them rise from the blight of recent slavery One little boy — who later became Major R R Wright, educator and banker — arose and exclaimed, "Tell them we are rising."
From December 17, 1973 to January 23, 1974, I was confined in the hospital because of a heart attack From the smiles of my wife and my physician (which have supplanted the previous frowns), I can say "tell the brothers Iam rising." I am rising in confidence, medical signs and, yes, rising in the concomitance of a normal ALPHA man
However, on the advice of my doctor, I shall not attend the 68th Anniversary Convention and will miss the flourishing fellowship of the Life Member's Breakfast session. This means that not only a segment of my fraternal life will be missing, but a large element of my personal life will be lost this year While my activities in ALPHA as Parliamentarian since 1938, my rantings in the Frat Fun column since 1935 have been my "sine qua non" in ALPHA identity, my position as Life Member Number One, which was indeed a fortuity of history; this position is the "vis a tergo" of ALPHA perpetuity
No doubt it is obvious to you, by now, that I have been under either the literary benignity (or perhaps malignity) of columnist William Buckley ALPHA PHI ALPHA Life Membership is not and was not a fraternal mushroom, it was as indigenous to ALPHAdom as the nebulous objectivity of the Jewels at Cornell; the prescience of a Henry A Callis who selected the first Greek letter to form a triad with ALPHA the first and last letters encompassing PHI in the middle of the symbol No other letter or symbol, or combination, could portray the ALPHA spirit and give life to an imperishable movement as ALPHA PHI ALPHA Life Membership Any biblical student can observe and decipher the declarative pride of Jesus, the lowly Nazarene, when he said, "I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last." So if we enter ALPHA and stay until we reach Omega, let us exist not as moribund camp followers but as proud Life Members And let us all hear or read the masterful exposition of Life Membership, as epitomized by our own National Life Membership Chairman, John D. Buckner, on Thursday, June 13, 1974, at the Third Annual Life Members Banquet of the Greater St Louis Area His theme, "We Only Have Us." It was incomparable and merits repetition and a national review
If I were a Belford Lawson, Bennie Harris, Mai Goode, Charles Wesley or Herbert Miller, I would conclude with some soul-stirring poetics and I think I shall even if it is not soul stirring:
"Let fate do her worst, there are moments of joy Bright dreams of the past which she cannot destroy They come in the night time of sorrow and care And bring back the features that joy used to wear
"Long, long beats my heart with such memories filled Like a vase in which roses have once been distilled You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will But the fragrance of roses will cling to it still."
I cannot guarantee the historicity of the incident I am going to relate to you, but I do insist it was a significant addition to the events that make a fine racial mosaic of American Negro life
O.WILSON WINTERS Rho Chapter, Philadelphia, PA 6666 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Return to;
Ernest N Mortal, Chairman
Reorganization Task Force
c/o Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
4432 Martin L King Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60653
RE-ORGANIZATION COMMISSION PREFERENTIAL CHECK LIST
Any initiated Alpha is eligible to complete this preferential list
Indicate your preferences by checking any and all items below that you feel will improve the fraternity. Feel free to write any other suggestions or comments
ELECTIONS — VOTING:
BASIC ORGANIZATION:
• Retain present Organizational Structure
PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY:
• Retain
Other:
• Increase Q Decrease
OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AUTHORITY:
G Retain G Increase Q Decrease
G Change Title to "Executive Director"
Other:
OFFICERS:
G Establish "Office of President-Elect"
G Eliminate Tenure Restrictions
G Retain current number of Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents
G Reduce or G Increase number of Regional Vice Presidents
G Reduce or G Increase number of Regional Assistant Vice Presidents
G Create "Office of National Vice Presidents" How Many? G 1 D 2 G 3 Alumni? Q College? Q Both? Q
G Create "Office of District Representatives"
Other:
YOUR COMMENT(s) ON ANY OR ALL AREAS:
n Retain or • Change present Method of Election of General President
• Retain or • Change present Method of Election of Regional Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents
G Elect All Officers At General Convention
Other:
GENERAL CONVENTIONS, REGIONALS,
and STATE CONFERENCES:
G State Conferences — Meet Annually
G Regionals — Meet Annually
G Retain present Annual Convention
G Meet Every 18 Months
Alternating Summer and Winter Conventions
G Meet Only In Even Numbered Years
G Retain G Lengthen or G Shorten General Convention
G Retain or G Change Director of General Conventions
G Transfer Functions of Director of General Conventions to Office of Executive Secretary
G Retain or G Change present Number of Delegate Rpresentatives to General Conventions
Other:
SPHINX MAGAZINE:
G Retain or G Eliminate "Editor of Sphinx" as Elected Officer
G Assign Publication and Editorial Duties to Office of Executive Secretary
G Retain G Increase or G Decrease the Number of Issues of the Sphinx Magazine
G Substitute Quarterly Newsletter for Summer Issue of Sphinx
G Solicit Advertising
Other:
CHAPTERS:
G Intermediate Chapters
• Retain or • Change Greek designations of Alumni Chapters
G More Than One (1) Alumni Chapter Per City
Other:
REGIONS — DISTRICTS:
G Retain or G Change present Regional Structure
G Increase or G Decrease Number of Regions
G Create Districts and Eliminate Regions
Other:
GRAND TAX; BUDGET and FINANCE:
G Retain or G Change present Rebate to Regions
G Rebate to Chapters
G Increase or G Decrease Grand Tax
G Increase Life Membership Fee
G Place Restrictions On Eligibility for Life Membership
G Reduce Convention Costs
G Pay Grand Tax direct to EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Other
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
U S Representative HAROLD E. FORD (of Memphis) s the first Black ever to be elected to Congress from Tennessee and, at age 29, the youngest Black to go to Capitol Hill in this century Ford emerged victorious in one of the closest races n the nation - defeating incumbent Representative Dan H Kuykendall A Republican and staunch defender of former President Richard Nixon, Kuykendall was branded by Ford as "the worst Congressman in the U S." Hampered by financia problems and a lack of support from traditional liberalDemocratic sources (labor, libera election funds, etc.), Ford was literally forced to go to the people and this he did The campaign was fueled more by energy (Ford's) than by money as he shook hands and rang doorbells throughout the Memphis neighborhoods His biggest boost came from soul-singer Isaac Hayes, whose vigorous support is credited with "making the noise" in lieu of a high-powered and high-priced public relations firm Ford's determination was evident to the end, when he found that 5 ballot boxes (from predominately Black districts) had not been counted—and Kuykendal was being called the winner Once this "oversight" was corrected, Ford was the victor by a margin of less than 600 votes Ford achieved this margin by retaining about 16% of the white Democratic vote in his district (the 8th Congressional District of Tennessee) which s only 46% Black
Harold was 1 of 3 brothers on the November 5th ballot in Memphis—John Ford, 32, a Memphis city councilman, was elected to the state senate while Emmitt, 30, took over Harold's vacated statehouse seat The patriarch of the family, Newton J Ford, s a prominent Memphis civic leader
and the owner of the city's largest Black funeral home (which Harold managed for eight years)
Ford is a graduate of Tennessee State University n Nashville and holds a master's degree in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. At the beginning of his four year service as a Tennessee state legislator, be became (at age 25) the first freshman ever to serve as majority whip During his tenure at the statehouse, he was active at getting the Blacks in the legislature to work together and was widely known as a staunch supporter of liberal social legislation He was chairman of a legislative committee investigating consumer abuses by utility companies and s an acknowledged opponent to large windfall profits by huge corporations at the expense of the poor
Ford was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha at Beta Omicron Chapter, in 1965, while a student at Tennessee State Univeristy Along with his numerous commitments to civic affairs he is affiliated with Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter in Memphis
The new Congressman and his wife, Dorothy, are the parents of two sons, Harold (4) and Jake (2)
By al indications, Ford will enter his duties in Washington with the same determination to succeed that turned his "long-shot" candidacy into a suprising victory When it was suggested that he view his 1974 campaign as a "dry-run" in preparation for the 1976 election, Ford is quoted as saying, "I'm going to win this year In 1976 I might be running for Senator." Because of that self-assurance, the 94th Congress will find amongst its members an aggressive and articulate Black man from Memphis, Tennessee For HAROLD E FORD THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!
THE HEALTH OF A PEOPLE IS VITAL TO SURVIVAL..."
Our society has been grossly negligent in seeking out, preparing and training Black and other minority students in health and other medical-technical careers. The net result of this situation is a shortage of doctors and other health personnel among these groups; for instance — the community of Roxbury, Massachusetts, has only 4 Black doctors to serve its population of 90,000 Indeed, Alpha's Director of Educational Activities, Dr Herman B Smith, recently reported that there are only 6,000 Blacks among the 300,000 doctors in the United States This edition of FOCUS is the story of an innovative experiment (headed by two men of Alpha Phi Alpha) which proposes to remedy this deplorable situation In this case, the vehicle for change is a unique community-based approach to learning — (the) Roxbury Medical-Technical Institute, Inc. — directed by Brother Octavius Rowe, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Brother Patrick Coggins, Executive Director
"Servants of All"
Octavius Rowe, founder of the Roxbury MedicalTechnical Institute (RMTI), was recently described by the Harvard University Gazette as "a plain spoken man."
Brother Rowe is also a concerned man, and he realizes that speaking out is sometimes the only way to get things done His interest in the improvement of the lives of ghetto youth stems from a rich background in social service After receiving his M.Ed, degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts, he was with the OEO-funded Rodman Job Corps Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the South End Boys' Club and the New Urban League of Greater Boston Through these work experiences Brother Rowe was able to detect the need for a new approach to the problems which confronted him Also, he states that he is ever cognizant of the motto of Alpha Phi Alpha: "First of All, Servants of All, We shall Transcend All." Thus, RMTI was conceived — springing from a myriad of socio-economic problems which spelled certain failure to Black youth, but finding success through a fierce determination to overcome all obstacles
Rowe's major assistance comes from a man who shares the burning inner light of "Alpha" Patrick Coggins Since 1972, Brother Coggins has served as Associate Director of the Institute — with primary responsibility for staff development, educational policy and management of school finances He received the Master of Science degree from Springfield College and an L.L.B from the Blackstone
Brothers Patrick Coggins (I)and Octavius Rowe (r)holding bust of Dr. CharlesDrew,discoverer of bloodplasma.Thebust,which wasdonated by aleading health distributing company, isamong the materials used at RMTI to introduce its students to Black medicalprofessionals.
School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Coggins formerly served as Director of the Model Cities Health Program in New Haven, Connecticut; Administrative Director of the Hill Health Center (an extension of the Yale Medical School), and (as) a consultant to the Public Health Service of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare Brother Coggins wears many hats at RMTI and his services are invaluable to the school's program
RMTI
The Roxbury Medical-Technical Institute is an independent, full-time, community-based school located in Roxbury, Massachusetts The goal of the school is to increase the number of Blacks and Spanish-speaking minorities in the medical, medical-technical and health related fields. RMTI's philosophy has been that exposure to the sciences at an early age will enable students to function more effectively in future roles in the sciences and technology and will reduce the need for remedial work in institutions of higher education.
The Institute began in 1969 as a summer science program sponsored by the Urban League Octavius Rowe saw the need for better training of Roxbury students in the sciences and started an after-school program, in 1970 Commenting on the need for such an institution, Brother Rowe states, "Sixty-six per cent (66%) of the students in (Roxbury) public schools drop out and those who graduate test below acceptable standards in mathematics and reading We need to change these conditions." In addition, he notes that "RMTI was begun to assist in alleviating the shortage of physicians and other health personnel — paying particular attention to drawing more Black and Spanish-speaking students into those professions The Institute is committed to providing necessary educational and motivational support to minority students — beginning in Grade One and extending through professional training." Brothers Rowe and Coggins, and the entire RMTI staff, are dedicated to the proposition that Black children, too — if they are started on the road early enough — can become first-rate professionals in the health field
The Sphinx/ December 1974
RMTI is a prototype institution likened to none other in the United States The school was accredited by the Boston School Committee in 1973 and by the Massachusetts State Department of Education in 1974 This has enabled them to award both high school diplomas and certified laboratoryassistant certificates RMTI currently has recognition status from the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and will be eligible for accreditation from the Association after three years of operation.
To Teach and Motivate
First and foremost, RMTI is an institution of learning Its primary aim is to develop the potential of its students in comprehensive reading, writing, basic math and English, and to create motivational interest in biology, chemistry, physics, human anatomy, phsiology, pharmacology and food nutrition
After completing 7 or 8 hours of regular school, the enrollees journey to the Institute (every weekday) for 2 or 3 more hours of hard work in these subjects as well as foreign languages and social science courses, including Black history This private school environment can provide a more individualized program than the public school experience, which has not been able to give minority students either a sound training in the basic skills or the motivation needed to continue school
One of the unique aspects of RMTI's educational program is the exposure of students to practical work situations. RMTI students, at all levels, take field trips to local hospitals and medical schools In 1972, the school instituted its program of "extemships" — extended learning and working experiences at local hospitals and laboratories. Since that time, the students have participated in cortisone studies, estrogen experiments and environmental health survey of the Roxbury sanitation system All age groups also participate in a week-long nature and environmental study trip during the summer
Students at the Institute are provided with proper health maintenance and dental care in the school's health service facility Guidance and counseling is provided for more than 150 of the students Contact will be maintained with students upon graduation and completion of studies at RMTI through the counseling service and scholarship committee Thus, Brothers Rowe and Coggins express the hope that the student's interest in a health career will continue after graduation and that RMTI will be able to provide assistance to students as they progress through the various preparatory schools, para-medical programs, colleges and medical and dental schools
Role Models
The students at RMTI are predominately Black, although some have Hispanic or mixed-white ethnic backgrounds About half of the students come from broken or fatherless homes, and 67% of the families of RMTI students are on welfare A ghetto environment such as this generally holds little promise for the children Brother Rowe states, "We (RMTI) are an oasis in the desert If you travel about here in Roxbury, there is nothing to rejoice about." These facts point to a deficiency which hinders the learning process — the lack of "someone to
look up to." As Rowe aptly points out, "Many of our students do not see the possibilities because they do not have the proper role models." RMTI seeks to satisfy this important need by exposing its students to Black and other minority medical "role models" — with whom they can identify The school's 14 teachers, including Black doctors and dentists or doctors- and dentists-in-training, are chosen in line with the same goal Considering the fact that no Black Roxbury student has ever gone to a Boston medical school, this single aspect of the RMTI program is an invaluable community service
For Our Community
The ultimate aim of RMTI is to encourage community participation in social services Brother Rowe says, "RMTI is self-help personified because it attracts Black people back into the community." The Institute provides educational opportunities and facilities for disadvantaged students from the Roxbury-Dorchester area and, in addition, is attempting to increase the quality and amount of health care in the community Under the auspices of the school, seminars in health education for the adult community, a group home for delinquent boys, and an educational program for disadvantaged adolescent parents have been initiated
The RMTI counselors and placement officers assist students not only with plans for careers, employment, and entrance into institutions of higher education but also with
social and emotional problems related to home life and the Roxbury community Counselors convene meetings of students, parents and teachers in order to encourage parents to reinforce at home the academic work done at RMTI
Also, because the teachers and staff of RMTI are geared to the special needs of their students, careful attention is given to every facet of the child's development Although standardized aptitude and measuring tests are employed in evaluation, the RMTI staff feels that interpretation of the test results must be done with caution — since certain facets of the tests are biased toward white middle-class children.
All these factors come together to form an impressive argument for the value of the Roxbury Medical-Technical Institute And, there's more RMTI is cheaper than its alternatives! The educational costs for RMTI students (including the cost for Boston public schools) averages 3/5 the cost of a private school, 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of a corrections institution (where many youth would end up without the help of RMTI), and 1 / 6 the cost of the federally sponsored Job Corps program In these times of inflation, recession and/or depression, the need for a program of this kind is patently obvious
The problems of the Black communities across the country defy simplistic and naive solutions There is a need for bold and daring approaches to the crisis, and Brothers Octavius Rowe and Patrick Coggins seem to have found one — Roxbury Medical-Technical Institute, Inc
Training future professionals:
At left, RMTI students participate in a project on embryology Students in bottom photo take notes during a class lecture
The Fraternity does not officially nor constitutionally recognize ladies auxiliaries In many cities we have groups called "ALPHA WIVES" (membership requires only that the lady be the wife of a brother) or "ALPHABETTES" (membership requires that the lady be a wife, sweetheart, widow, sister, mother or some other relative of a brother — or a non-related lady interested in helping brothers in the Fraternity's program) These groups have been very helpful to chapters and have enjoyed unofficial recognition by the Fraternity
In recent years, an organization of young ladies has emerged on university campuses (mainly in the Midwestern Region) known as "ALPHA ANGELS." It should also be pointed out that on these campuses the Kappas have a similar group called "Kittens", and the Omegas have a group called "Pearls." There is a question as to when and where these groups originated
Selection of "ANGELS" varies from chapter to chapter Epsilon Tau (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) accepts all members of the "Sweetheart Court" as Angels Reports have been received that some chapters carry out extensive "pledge" programs for Angels ...very similar to those for Sphinxmen. Some programs include the requirements to learn certain ALPHA materials, hazing, and acts of physical and mental brutality In some instances, old Angels are said to be involved in the pledge programs for new Angels (which also include acts of servitude) Some Angels have handshakes, passwords and other features of a secret society
Word has also come that on some campuses the sororities of the Pan-Hellenic Family see Angels, Kittens, and Pearls as a threat to Lady Greekdom in Black College life. The Sphinx/ December 1974
While ALPHA PHI ALPHA does not officially recognize socalled "ALPHA ANGELS", discussions of "Angels" at several executive meetings of Midwestern officials have caused one to assume that a desirable purpose may be served if brothers are guided by what the name "angel" implies, that the Fraternity's laws, ritual, etc., are not violated, and that the young ladies are selected without hazing, punishment, acts of servitude and other requirements that involve mysticism and ritual — and that the sole function of the group is that of an official auxiliary
It has been further assumed that asking (not requiring) "Angel" candidates to be familiar with certain materials should have as its sole purpose — "To be intelligent and knowledgeable of some basic important EXTERNAL matters of the Fraternity, the chapter, and the brothers they are to aid and assist."
The following may be appropriate to furnish ladies who are being considered to become "ANGELS":
(1) the names of the organizations of the Pan-Hellenic Family — and the name of the pledge club of each, and when and where the organizations were founded;
(2) the names of the Fraternity's state chapters, organization dates, and location of each;
(3) the names of chapter members — and some identifying information of each;
(4) the Fraternity's colors;
(5) the Fraternity's flower;
(6) the Greek alphabet;
(7) names of several nationally known Alphamen (living and dead) and their contributions to history;
(8) an outline of the appropriate expectations of "ANGELS" in assisting the chapter in fulfilling its approved program;
(9) the Fraternity's sweetheart song
At all times, ladies should be treated with the highest dignity and respect Respect is genuine when it is mutual Respect begets respect! The Alphaman - the gentlemaninitiates respect If the young ladies are to be and are Angels, they should be treated thusly! They should not be required nor expected to perform tasks for anyone's amusement nor should anyone find tasks performed amusing, expect under approved theatrical conditions common to stage performances
Unfortunately, brothers often seek to fulfill a need to demonstrate superiority and mastery over people through a pledge program While the Fraternity is concerned about the personal progress of its members, even its constitutional pledge program is not designed to fulfill sado-masochistic needs of any nature
Not only should we not permit even an official program to be a substitute for membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho, we should urge and assist in all possible ways Angels and other sisters to seek membership into these organizations The existence of Black Greekdom and the finest of womanhood demand that we do no less
The above article by Brother Hoyt Harper is reprinted from the MidWestern Regional Newsletter. Brother Harper is editor of the publication and State Director of Wisconsin. He has worked with a number of chapter's which have Angel Organizations (Wisconsin has only one alumni chapter) and provides a valuable viewpoint on this controversial subject.
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In his first political venture ever, Attorney RONALD E JACKSON became one of the 15 Blacks recently elected to the Alabama legislature Jackson's triumph is unique in several ways:
First, Jackson is 26 years old — and will be the youngest member of the legislature when it convenes; and, secondly, he managed to avoid a run-off by capturing 56% of the vote — against two white opponents, in a legislative district which has a 60% white electorate. Brother Jackson is accustomed to "breaking ground" ...in 1972 he became the first Black in the 100 year history of the University of Alabama School of Law to receive the Juris Doctorate degree from that institution Later, upon his admittance to the Alabama Bar, he became the first Black to serve as managing attorney of the Birmingham Legal Aid Society, a lucrative position from which he resigned in March of 1974 to enter the Democratic primary for the House of Representatives
Jackson — who was selected one of America's Outstanding Young Men for the year 1974 — is a Birmingham native but presently resides in the Jefferson County community of Wenonah He is a graduate of Lane Elementary School, Ullman High School, and Miles College (where he was president of the student body and an exchange student to the College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio). While at Miles, he was initiated into ALPHA'S Gamma Kappa Chapter Brother Jackson is presently an active member of Omicron Lambda Chapter in Birmingham — as is his senior law partner and fellow memberelect of the Alabama House, Brother Earl Hilliard (of the law firm of Hilliard and Jackson). As a "Legal Intern" in Greene County Commissioners Court (Greene County, Alabama, is the only county in the U.S. where Blacks hold all county offices, including that of Probate Judge) Brother Jackson was instrumental in the establishment of the Greene County Housing Authority.
Brother Jackson (a member of the
Friendship Baptist Church of West End) is also an outstanding civic and community leader — and serves on: the Board of the Jefferson County Mental Health Association - and its legislative sub-committee; the Executive Committee of the Alabama Black Lawyers Association - and chairs its committee on Constitutional and Legislative Reform He is president of the Wenonah Civic League, and secretary of the Jefferson County Young Democrats
With initial success in his blue collar district, Birmingham's Black and young white leaders are grooming Brother Jackson for either Birmingham's Mayoralty in 1975 or for a seat in the United States House of Representatives - from Birmingham's racially mixed 6th Congressional District - ir 1976 If success follows RONALD EDWARD JACKSON, he could become either the youngest mayor of a major city in America Or one of the youngest members of Congress. HE ... is an ALPHA Man!
The main Ballroom of the Ramada Inn in Kansas City, Kansas, was the scene of a November 17th affair in honor of T. ROOSEVELT BUTLER, most Worshipful Grand Master of the Prince Hall Masons - State of Kansas and Jurisdictions Among the dignitaries present at this reception were: Kansas Governor - Robert Docking, Kansas City Mayor - Richard Walsh, and various civic, fraternal and religious leaders from across the state Most Worshipful Grand Master T Roosevelt Butler is an ALPHA man (Life Member No 524 - Beta Lambda Chapter)
Married to the former Helen Smith, he is a member of the Mason Memorial United Methodist Church Prior to his retirement, Brother Butler spent 41 years as a City License Inspector; he is presently a member of the Advisory Boards of the Salvation Army, the Kansas State Board for the Blind, and the Wyandotte County Park Commissioners He is also an Administrator of Douglass Hospital
Brother Butler has held numerous offices in the Masons — and his deep commitment to civic and humanitarian causes resulted in the fitting tribute staged by appreciative Kansans
Butler is also past commander of Argonne Post No 17 of the American Legion
Butler and his wife, Helen, live at 1136 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas, and their greatest hobby and delight is preparing for all children and their parents at Halloween and Christmas season. (Over 1,400 children were guests at their "Yard of Goblins" this year)
The Black family unit, or its conspicious absence, has long served as a target of various myths Low IQ's, crime, and other societal factors of the ghetto have frequently been singled out as being directly related to deprivation of essential ingredients needed in childhood And, despite the continuing controversy over the farreaching effects of these situations, it is generally acknowledged that a stable childhood is necessary for the development of a healthy and complete physical, emotional, and intellectual state
A prominent Chicago obstreticiangynecologist, Dr. RUDOLPH MORAGNE, has contributed to the understanding of one phase of childhood by co-authoring a book entitled, "Our Baby's Early Years." Dr Moragne - with his partner and sister, Lenora Moragne, Ph.D - outlines the early experiences of the newborn child and provides guidelines designed to provide the maximum stability during this important period
A graduate of the University of Illinois and Meharry Medical College, he holds membership in the American College of Obstretricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, and the National Medical Association
Married ...Dr Moragne and his wife, Elaine, have three daughters, and reside on Chicago's southside, where his practice is; he is also an attending physician at the University of Chicago's Lying-in Hospital Rudolph Moragne is an ALPHA man — a Life Member — and active with Xi Lambda Chapter
ALPHA'SINWILBERFORCE
Alpha Phi Alpha has long been proud of its contributions to the field of higher education for Blacks. A vast majority of the presidents of predominately Black colleges have been, and are, members of our great fraternity This fact is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the small college community of Wilberforce, Ohio Wilberforce is invaluable to our society, not only because of its educational atmosphere but also because its schools grew out of the church, one of three institutions which represent the pillars of our experience and culture in America—the Black church, the Black educational institution, and the Black Greek-letter organizations
As we Black Greek-letter organizations attempt to gauge our impact on society, it becomes evident that our greatest contributions come through the training and motivating of our people to become "Servants of All." Thus, we see that Alpha's ties to the Wilberforce community are stronger than any amount of money can buy. "Sons of Alpha" have served as the life blood of the three schools in Wilberforce; the following is a profile of only a few of these dedicated men: Brother VINTON R. ANDERSON is Chairman of the Executive Commission on Educational Institutions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), which supervises, among others, Wilberforce University and Payne Theological Seminary (a training institution for AME ministers) Brother Anderson is a graduate of both Wilberforce University (BA) and Payne Seminary (BD) and is now Pastor of the historic St Paul AME Church in St Louis, Missouri He is an internationally renowned educational consultant and serves as the AME
Wilberforce University is the only privately-supported, predominately Black college in the North owned and operated by Blacks, and is the oldest such institution in America (founded in 1856) Central State University, established in 1887, began as a Combined Normal and Industrial Department of Wilberforce University In 1947, the Department began operating independentely as a school—and in 1965 the Ohio General Assembly recognized the institution as a full-fledged university under its present name Payne Theological Seminary is a center for theological education of the African Methodist Episcopal Church This institution is rapidly approaching its 130th year of operation All three of these venerable institutions of higher learning are located in the small town of Wilberforce, Ohio, which lies 18 miles east of Dayton
On Wednesday, April 3, 1974, a devastating tornado touched down in Xenia and a few minutes later (at 4:38 p.m.), this destructive force hit the Wilberforce community Massive damage was inflicted at the Wilberforce and Payne campuses, and 75% to 80% of the Central State campus was destroyed by this storm
Because of the extent of the damage to Central State's physical plant, it embarked upon a struggle to accomplish one goal—SURVIVAL. Wilberforce and Payne, both private
representative to the Commission on Higher Education of the National Council of Churches
Brother JOHN A GREGG (Bishop) served as President of Wilberforce University from 1920 to 1924, following seven years (1913-20) in the same post at Edward Waters College Bishop Gregg served as President of the AME's Educational Board from 1932 to 1936 and served long terms as a trustee of both Wilberforce Univeristy and Payne Seminary At Payne, he was President of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of its Building Committee A resourceful and energetic educator, Bishop Gregg raised over $40,000 to help pay the mortgage on Wilberforce Bishop Gregg was both nationally and internationally known for his efforts in church and educational affairs In 1926 he was elected the first Black President of Howard University, but declined to accept the appointment And, in 1940 he delivered the invocation at the Republican National Convention During World War II he visited all war fronts by appointment of President Roosevelt—and for a period of time served as Bishop of South Africa, where he built Bethel, Cape Town
Brother HANDLEY A HICKEY is Dean (Chief Administrative Officer) of Payne Theological Seminary Brother Hickey graduated from both Wilberforce University (BA) and Payne Seminary (BD) Prior to his appointment at Payne he had a distinguished career in the ministry and as a teacher of religion and philosophy He is the author of several publications, and was a contributor to the "African Methodist Episcopal Polity," the official canon of the church Soon to be published are several new books, including a study entitled "Racism in American Theology."
schools, faced the awesome task of securing funds to recover from the tornado damage But, as sometimes happens, tragedy brought together the people of this college town and recovery efforts proceeded with all deliberate speed A national call for assistance went out to alumni of the three schools and to major Black social and civic organizations. Again, the call was heeded . . . and the myth that "Blacks don't support their own" was given a welldeserved thrashing
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., proudly entered its name on the roll of those concerned about the future of higher education for Blacks In an unprecedented move, the General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha unanimously awarded a grant of $30,000 to be used in the rebuilding efforts of these three tornado-damaged institutions The request for financial assistance was made by Past General President Dr Lionel Newsom, President of Central State University, and heartily endorsed by Alpha's present General President, Dr Walter Washington (himself a college president) Although such grants are not standard policy of the fraternity, it was the sentiment of the convention that this extraordinary situation required the full support of the entire Black community Alpha Phi Alpha again responded to its challenge!
WILBERFORCE
Brother HOWARD HALE LONG was Dean of the College of Central State College (now University) at the time of his death in 1957. His distinguished career in education was exercised in the Washington, D.C public school system and at Howard University, prior to his joining the Central State administration Brother Long was a part of the early structure that placed Alpha Phi Alpha in its present position of prominence He served in many positions in the Fraternity during his career In 1916, he succeeded Jewel Henry Arthur Callis as General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Brother LIONEL H NEWSOM is currently serving as President of Central State Univeristy Brother Newsom's determination is credited with literally saving the college from extinction following the disastrous tornado He is the holder of a BA degree from Lincoln Univeristy (MO) and Ohio State, and a Ph D from Washington University (MO) Dr Newsom amassed an awesome education record as a teacher and professor of sociology in many colleges across the nation Prior to his appointment as President of Wilberforce, he served as President of Barber-Scotia College in Concord, North Carolina and President of Johnson C. Smith Univeristy in Charlotte. North Carolina. He also served as Associate Director of the Higher Education Opportunity in the South Project sponsored by the Southern Regional Education Fund A Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Newsom has attended every national convention during the period 1946 - 1974 He has been a Regional Director in both the Midwestern and Southwestern regions and was Midwestern Regional Vice President (1950-51) Dr. Newsom also served the Fraternity as Director of Educational Activities and was General President (196468)
Brother GUS T RIDGEL is Vice President of Central State University He is a former head of the Department of Business Administration at Fort Valley State College, Dean of Wiley College and Head of the Department of Business and Economics at Kentucky State University Brother Ridgel has served Alpha Phi Alpha as Comptroller and Midwestern Vice President
Brother REMBERT E. STOKES, a 1940 graduate of Wilberforce University, has been President of the University since 1956 Dr Stokes received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree from Boston University in 1943 and a Doctor of Theology degree in 1949 Since 1956 he has regained accreditation for the University, strengthened the Board of Trustees, and conceived a 22-million dollar development for a new Wilberforce campus Brother Stokes formerly held AME pastorages in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Ohio, and he served as Dean of Payne Theological Seminary Dr Stokes has emerged as a leading spokesman for the nation's Black colleges and his efforts have ensured the continuation of Wilberforce Univeristy, a unique institution in the history of Black Americans.
Brother CHARLES H WESLEY, eminent historian, educator and theologican, occupies a place in the history of the Wilberforce educational complex comparable to his "legendary" status in Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Wesley served as President of both Wilberforce and Central State univeristies Dr Wesley was General President of Alpha Phi Alpha longer than any other person (1931 -40) He has been the Fraternity's Historian since 1940
BrothersGusRidgel(farleft)andLionelNewsom(third from right)join members of the Central State Boardof Trustees breaking ground for a new gymnasiumoncommencement dayafter the tornado. Graduationwasheld ontimedespite massivetornadodestruction totheschedule.
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LWHO, WHAT AND WHERE
TOP OF THE PAGE: The election of Brother HAROLD E. FORD to the U.S House of Representatives brings the total number of Alpha men on Capitol Hill to six (6) Ford will join Senator EDWARD BROOKE (R-MA) and Representatives RONALD DELLUMS (D-CA), CHARLES RANGEL (D-NY), RALPH METCALFE (D-IL) and ANDREW YOUNG (D-GA) as he becomes the 17th member of the Congressional Black Caucus
Also, when the 94th Congress convenes Congressman CHARLES RANGEL is expected to become the first Black to serve on the House Ways and Means Committee Incidentally, freshman legislator Ford has also expressed a desire to join this powerful committee How about two Alphas on W&M?
The Charter Ceremony for KAPPA IOTA LAMBDA Chapter (Burlington County New Jersey) was held on September 14, 1974 at the McGuire Air Base Officers Club Eastern Vice President Charles P Howard presented the charter at the affair which was attended by brothers from across the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area
Brother WALTER SULLIVAN has departed his post as Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina A & T State University to take up duties as the Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
ETA LAMBDA Chapter in Atlanta is moving to improve its No 5 rank among the "Top Ten Life Member Chapters." Among the most recent Atlanta brothers to join the chapter's LM drive - spearheaded by Eta Lambda President ROBERT WILLIS - are Atlanta Mayor MAYNARD JACKSON and travel exec JACOB HENDERSON. A worthy venture DELTA DELTA LAMBDA Chapter joined the Florida Society for the Prevention of Blindness to co-sponsor free examinations for Glaucoma and Hypertension
Toledo student Mark Harrison is attending the College of Engineering of the University of Toledo on a 4-year, full tuition scholarship—awarded by ALPHA XI LAMBDA Chapter; Brother Leo Perry is the chapter's Chairman of Educational Affairs, and Brother Cyrus Lawyer is chapter President
Brothers Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young served as Honorary CoChairmen for a public affair dubbed "Atlanta Salutes Walt Bellamy." A former Atlanta Hawks basketball star, Brother WALT BELLAMY was honored for his tireless efforts in numerous community, civic and humanitarian activities for the Atlanta community During his stay in the city, he served on the boards of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Atlanta Urban League and the New Cosmo Cultural Theatre, Inc In addition to these and other activities, he was Co-Chairman of the 1974 NAACP Life Membership Drive Bellamy was a member of the 1960 U.S Olympic Basketball Team while he was a student at Indiana University and was named the National Basketball
Association's "Rookie of the Year" in 1961 Brother Bellamy is now playing with the NBA's New Orleans team Dr. JESSE WRIGHT is currently serving as President of the Lawton-Fort Sill (OK) Pan-Hellenic Council Brother Wright is a member of Eta Xi Lambda Chapter. Major Eldridge McMillan, 1974's Outstanding Life Member, is the chapter President
Brother JOHN H JOHNSON, owner of Johnson Publications in Chicago, was among the new members elected to the Board of Trustees of Boston University This achievement was praised by Boston University President John R Silber, who stated, "I am particularly pleased that one of the nation's foremost leaders, John H Johnson, has agreed to come on our
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JudgeSidneyJones of Chicago (left, above)wascited for hisoutstanding civic contributions. Brother Harold E. Ford (right) bolted into the national spotlight by scoring a spectacular upset in Tennessee's 8th CongressionalDistrict.
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Board Not only will he bring astute professional judgement to our School of Public Communications, but he will also provide valuable guidance in the continuation of Boston University's long-standing and pioneering dedication to the education of Black students."
BETA LAMBDA Chapter joined other community organizations in a show of support for the Martin Luther King Hospital in Kansas City The chapter's exhibit broadcasted the recorded words of Brother King and included an artistic display entitled "Martin's and the Community's Dream Come True," designed by Brother Wilbur Goodseal Beta Lambda is now busy preparing to host the 1975 Midwestern Regional Convention, to be held in Kansas City, April 25th and 26th
Brother Walter W. Sullivan, former Regional Director of North Carolina,has relocated inPine Bluff, Arkansas to join staff of the University ofArkansas.
Brother Robert Willis(r)hastakenover thehelm as president of Eta Lambda Chapter in Atlanta, succeeding Brother Matthew Dawson (\j. A major goal of the chapter is the Life Membership drive.
Past Executive Secretary LAURENCE T YOUNG was recently honored by the Vestry of the Church of St Edmund in Chicago Brother Young, who was a member of the original Vestry of the church in 1928, was among a select group honored for consistent and dedicated service to the parish The affair was the first of its kind in the long and prestigious history of St Edmund
Members of ETA PI Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh brightened the Halloween season for children in the Mercy Medical Center in that city Chapter President Henry Clay lead the "good-will" visits by chapter members.
Reverend CHARLES THOMAS represents Washington, D.C Alphas on a community crusade to place the area's old, neglected cemeteries (including many of Blacks) on the Historic Preservation List
Southern Vice President Bennie J Harris was Founder's Day Speaker for the celebration at DELTA PSI LAMBDA Chapter in Denver, Colorado
Chicago Circuit Court Judge SIDNEY A. JONES, JR. received the Bronze Keystone Award from The Boys Clubs of America for "long and devoted service to boys." Mr Eugene Sullivan, Regional Director of the organization, made the presentation to the distinguished jurist
Brother HARVEY R ALEXANDER was recently appointed Vice President for Financial Affairs and Comptroller of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
The late Brother JOHN A MORSELL, who served as Assistant Executive Director of the NAACP until his demise earlier this year, was posthumously awarded the "Torch of Liberty" plaque by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith Brother Morsell
Resolution an SappoRt of Tbe N.A.A.C.P.
WHEREAS, ALPHA PHI ALPHA seeks to foster the concepts of excellence in education and performance among its brothers in their personal and professional lives, and WHEREAS, ALPHA PHI ALPHA prides itself on the achievements and contributions among the brotherhood, and
WHEREAS, ALPHAs recognize and participate in the historical struggle of Black persons for equality, and in this struggle they identify with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, the Nation's most effective and largest civil rights organization, and
WHEREAS, this vitally necessary organization depends on regular and life memberships and contributions of men, women and youth of all races for funds to carry on its work, and
WHEREAS, ALPHAs individually and in chapters, are in position to accelerate the pace at which they become regular and life members of the ASSOCIATION, TherzepORG
be it Resoloed:
THAT ALPHA PHI ALPHA reaffirms its full support of the goals and the programs of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE and our mutual struggle for racial equality in all areas of life in the United States and on foreign soils;
FURTHER. THAT ALPHA resolves to lend their individual and collective support—talents and money—to the improvement and growth of NAACP chapters and youth councils in the several communities where units of the ASSOCIATION are chartered;
FURTHER, it shall be the national policy of ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., that each and every ALPHA, as well as members of his immediate family, will purchase an NAACP membership (regular or life) if they are not already members, and shall renew if they have allowed their membership to expire,
FURTHER, that the several chapters of ALPHA which have begun the purchase of NAACP life memberships through the annual payment of subscriptions will take immediate steps to bring payments on life memberships current where such payments are not current;
FURTHER, that chapters which have failed to subscribe will do so, and chapters where subscriptions are fully paid will, if at all feasible, begin the purchase of additional life memberships
FURTHER, a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to Mr Roy Wilkins, Executive Director of the NAACP, and a copy reproduced in the official organ of ALPHA for dissemination to our several chapters
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was praised as "a man of deep humanity and understanding, who did more to bridge the gap between Blacks and Jews than any other person."
In conjunction with the inauguration of Dr Henry Ponder as President of Benedict College, the Alpha chapters of the Greater Columbia. South Carolina area (ALPHA PSI LAMBDA, GAMMA PI, and THETA NU) held a smoker in his honor
The Initiation Ball of "THE ALPHA CHAPTER" of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was held November 23, 1974 at Cornell Univeristy in Ithaca. New York. In case you hadn't heard Alpha Chap-
ter is again alive and functioning - with college brothers on the membership rolls
And, if you are in the New England area, be sure to check out the brothers of ALPHA GAMMA Chapter at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island The chapter was re-activated in March 1974, and these young brothers are "holding up the name" in the Ivy League
The December edition of the CRISIS, the official organ of the NAACP, carried a photo of Brother MELVIN J NORTON (of Delta Psi Lambda Chapter in Denver) receiving his Life Membership plaque from NAACP Executive Director Roy Wilkins Brother Norton was accompanied by
his children: Milton, Yvonne, Marvin, and Melvin
Also, the 68th Anniversary Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha passed a resolution of support for the NAACP This resolution was submitted to the organization by Alpha's Executive Secretary, William H Walker, and duly acknowledged by Mr Roy Wilkins A copy of the resolution is-contained in this issue of the SPHINX
BOTTOM LINE: Or should it be "encore "? Coach EDDIE ROBINSON snared another crown as his Grambling State Univeristy "Tigers" won the national Black college football champtionship by beating South Carolina State during the Pelican Bowl in New Orleans
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Brother Henry Arthur Callis, M.D.
Dr Henry Arthur Callis entered Omega Chapter on November 12, 1974, at Howard University's Freedmen's Hospital, at the age of 87 Brother Callis was both a JewelFounder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and a founder of the National Medical Association He was the first Black certified Internist in the United States
Brother Callis was extremely devoted to the field of medicine and was active in private practice until 1963. Upon his demise, he left a brief Will in which he made his body available to medical science, granting the Howard University Medical School permission to remove "any organs or tissues that appear significant." Jewel Callis also donated all of his extensive medical writings and papers to the Moorland Spingarn Research Center at Howard University
The word "founder" is simply inadequate to describe the role of Henry Arthur Callis during the 68 year history of Alpha Phi Alpha His involvement in the fraternity was complete — and practically everything that is characteristic of Alpha was molded by this great man A brief look at his work within the fraternity bears this out: HE
• served as Secretary of the Social Study Club prior to the formation of the fraternity, and was in this position at the time that the decision was made to become a "fraternity."
• served on the committee in charge of the first "initiation" and on the committee on organization
• conceived the idea and made the motion that the pin be worn on the left side of the vest or shirt
• was instrumental in writing the first Constitution, serving on the committee assigned for this task
• wrote the Ritual from memory, along with Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones, after the original document was lost (He consulted a professor of Greek in this assignment and insured the authenticity of many parts.) In later years, he served on various convention committees for the revision of the Ritual
• introduced the initial idea of incorporating the fraternity (Brother Callis made the successful motion that this be done He was assigned to the committee to carry out this task and was one of the original members of the Board of Trustees when the Charter was granted.)
• originated the name "Alpha Phi Alpha" — as noted by Jewel George B. Kelley, who made the presentation of the name and moved its acceptance
• served as third President of Alpha Chapter
• was Chairman of the first General Convention in 1908 (held in Washington, DC) At this Convention, he was elected the first Vice President of the General Organization
• was an organizer of Epsilon Chapter at the University of Michigan
• was elected 6th General President (Seventh Administration, 1915) at the 1914 Convention
• was a charter member of Xi Lambda Chapter in Chicago, Illinois (May 15, 1924)
In succeeding years, Brother Callis continued to play an active role in fraternity affairs - and frequently delivered the Founder's Address at general conventions At the national memorial service for Jewel Callis, he was described by General President Walter Washington as "the fraternity's philospher." Perhaps no better word can be found to assess his true role in Alpha's development Brother Callis continuously exhorted the brothers to adhere to the primal goals of the fraternity-to strive unceasingly for human rights. His commitment to the high ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha was evident throughout the years. In testimony we offer:
• At the first Initiatory Banquet, Brother Callis spoke on "Courage, Brothers" - a theme he repeated throughout the struggle for human rights
• During the first year of organization, he constantly stressed the need for "unity among the fellows", noting that this was crucial to the success of the effort
• At the time of incorporation, Brother Callis was chosen as one of the original Trustees of the organization; however, he resigned in order that Brother George Biddle Kelley (the first president of Alpha Chapter) might serve Callis noted that Brother Kelley's leadership had been indispensable at the outset of the fraternity. He was returned to the list of Trustees when Brother Eugene Kinckle Jones stated that he regarded Callis as "better fitted to help shape the policy of Alpha Phi Alpha" and resigned in his favor Once again, Callis had demonstrated that his commitment to brotherhood came before personal gain — and his unselfish spirit became a characteristic of the group
• While preparing for the first General Convention, the delegates were "instructed" to support the chapter's candidate for the office of General President Brother Callis insisted that this be changed to "advised", noting that "A delegate should be representative, subject to his own opinion and not restrained by any fixed code."
Because of this philosophy, the first General President was elected from Beta Chapter at Howard University, giving the fledgling organization a center close to a large number of Negro students and enhancing its chances of growth.
Henry Arthur Callis was more than a "Founder" — he was, indeed, a "Jewel" ... though it should be noted that Brother Callis never used the title, stating that it set him apart from the other brothers
In the following article, the life and philosophy of Alpha's "philosopher" are explored The article was written by Brother Eddie Madison of Mu Lambda Chapter in Washington, DC and was carried on the program of the national memorial service for Jewel Henry Arthur Callis
Henry Arthur Callis, husband, father, humanitarian, eminent scholar, teacher, pathologist, cardiologist, internist, author, lecturer, and one of the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, was born January 14, 1887, the elder son of the Reverend Henry J and Helen Callis, in Rochester, New York Mrs Helen Callis, his mother, lost her life in an accident, when Henry Arthur was three years old. He began life anew with his maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Spraque After attending elementary school in Binghamton, New York, he was graduated from Central High School, earning a scholarship to Cornell Univeristy
As a freshman at Cornell University, he and six other Black youths, inspired by two motives, founded Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to stimulate young Blacks to stay in school and to unite Black college men to the fight for full American citizenship In December 1908, at Howard University, he presided at the first convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity A national organization was formed and within a few weeks, incorporated in the District of Columbia Medical School was his destination after graduation from Cornell University However, he spent the 1909-10 semester, teaching at Howard High School, Delaware He resided in the home of Mr and Mrs Young, the parents of Executive Secretary Laurence T Young Leaving Delaware, for the next three years, he attended Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania The need for additional experience in biological science disrupted his studies in medicine He then enrolled in the Graduate School of Biological Science at the University of Chicago He became affiliated with Theta Chapter in Chicago, and for three years, from 1916-1919, was employed as a chemist and pathologist at Armour and Cbmpany
GILES AND CALLIS REUNITE
In the meantime, Roscoe Conkling Giles, one of the first initiates in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, at Cornell University, had completed his medical training and decided to settle in Chicago The reunion of Callis and Giles was significant Callis, in 1921, was graduated from Rush Medical College with a degree in medicine After serving an internship at City Hospital in St Louis, Missouri, he returned to Chicago and accepted the position of senior bacteriologist with the Chicago Health Department, and internist with the U.G Daily Medical Group Dr Callis, again affiliated with Theta Chapter
ON HIS EARLY LIFE INFLUENCES —
".../ had determined to become a physician before Ihad entered school. My inspiration came from our family physician, Dr. William Conkling. I had selected Cornell University by the time I was six years old. I first toured the campus in 1893 (and on a later campus visit) I met ...a student in the law school. I learned he was there on a State Scholarship and I made up my mind to have one also." (1950)
"Lynching, disfranchisement and peonage seared my soul. Frederick Douglass, John Brown, Nat Turner and Touissant L'Overture were my refuge. And a new hope was born (when) W.E.B.DuBois called the Niagara Conference." (1950)
and as a delegate to the Seventh General Convention of the Fraternity, was elected General President. In 1924, Xi Lambda Chapter was chartered in Chicago, and Dr. Callis was a charter member.
An urgent need for a pathologist at the Black U.S. Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama, and an opportunity for advanced experience in the field, caused the departure of Dr Callis from Chicago Three years, 1927-1930, were spent at Tuskegee, and Dr Numa P.G Adams, dean of Howard Medical School summoned Dr Callis to Freedmen's Hospital and Howard University Medical School He served as Associate Professor of Medicine at Howard University from 1930 until 1939, and began private practice as an internist Former students honor him as an inspiring teacher who stimulated them to think and ask questions, who saw ability in them, and was able to draw it out His life was spent in sharing and giving Significantly, on February 1, 1950, he wrote, " Autopsy - by a member of the Department of Pathology, Howard University Medical School, Permission is granted for the removal of any organ or tissue that appear significant, ." His library and papers were willed to Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University
DEEP COMPASSION DISPLAYED
His deep compassion showed in his gentle love, not only for his Alpha Brothers but for all mankind, and they are his witness. The way is easier now, for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, because he walked ahead He retired from private practice in 1963
Dr Callis was a Fellow of American College of Cardiology, the First Black Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, member of New York Academy of Science; also the Urban League, Southern Conference Educational Fund, National Orchestra Association and Arena Stage of Washington. He was a Life Member of the National Medical Association, Chicago Art Institute, Association of Negro Life and History, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He passed on November 12, 1974, in Washington, D C
Survivors include his wife Myra, two daughters, Mrs Helen Itoh of New York, Mrs Jane C Evans of Chicago and three grand-daughters Brother Eddie Madison, Mu Lambda chapter
"We students breathed the ideals of Ezra Cornell whose brain child it was to regard the University as a seat of learning for anyone who desired a college education." (1950)
"(Booker T.)Washington advised the Negro to accept humbly astatus which branded 'inferior' on the Negro's brow ... Once again the Negro had no rights which the white man was bound to respect." (1950)
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ALPHA AND THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF ITS FOUNDING—
'Two motives inspired our (Alpha) Founders in 1906: to stimulate our young people to stay in school and to unite our (Black) college men in the fight for full citizenship Westill have a great deal to do." (1964)
"...We wanted more than the traditional American college fraternity.
Our job ahead required a fellowship which would embrace those millions outside the talented tenth.' We realize that the leaders of any people emerge chiefly from the best trained, best oriented members of the group." (1950)
"Society offered us narrowly circumscribed opportunity and no security. Out of our need, our Fraternity brought social purpose and social action." (1969)
"In 1909, we young men (Alpha Founders) were stimulated by the founding of the NAACP. Dr. (W.E.B.) DuBois learned about us....He approved with his blessings andjoined us asan Honorary Brother. "(1964)
"In 1905...we ourselves (the Alpha Founders) had come to the recognition of human brotherhood as a workable
Brother Callis' words Live On!!!
creed, not merely a visionary idea." (1950)
"Alpha Phi Alpha was born in the shadows of slavery, on the lap of disfranchisement. We proposed to foster scholarship and excellence among students; to bring leadership and vision to the social problems ofour communities and the nation; to fight, with courage and self-sacrifice, every bar to the democratic way of life. So long as we swerve not from these purposes, Alpha PhiAlpha lives. "(1950)
ON THE FRATERNITY'S CONTINUING SOCIAL ROLE —
"...The walls of prejudice proscription, and discrimination have been breached by the forces of humanism and fair play. Alpha Phi Alpha has an important part. The battle is not over. Civil liberties are not secure. The
struggle will not end until brotherhood is the keystone in the arch of democratic philosophy." (1950)
"The purpose of Alpha is to train men for leadership and anyone who tries to interfere with that purpose is derelict to the Fraternity. "(1949)
"I ampleased that our Fraternity has made plans to give greater support to the NAACP by encouraging the chapters to subscribe for Life Memberships. This is...in keeping with the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha. We have always given moral and financial support to this great organization and this forward step is not foreign to the aims of Alpha." (1964)
"As we enter the second century since the War Proclamation of 1883, we (Mrs. Callis and I) pray that Alpha Phi Alpha, locally and nationally, con-
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRHERHITY, INC.
MEMORIAM
HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS, M.D.
tinues to labor for unfettered American citizenship." (1964)
"Many of our older Brothers seem to forget that Alpha was founded by young men inspired with a social purpose."
ON FAITH IN BLACK PROGRESS RESULTING FROM ALPHA INITIATIVE —
"If we (Alphas) place ourselves in a position to increase the opportunities for experience, study, training and service of exceptionally gifted young men and women among us, 1956 (the beginning of anew generation) will witness such achievements in education and scholarship, business and organization, the arts and the trades, health and property, citizenship and goodwill, as to make a new era for the Negro in America." (1931)
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR
FOUNDER HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS
Organ Prelude Austin D. Lane
"Physician and Friend" M Wharton Young Professor Emeritus, School of Medicine Howard Univeristy
"The Founder: An Inspiration to College Brothers" Kenneth Goodrich Assistant Eastern Regional Vice President
String Quartet "Spring Song" - Mendelssohn
"Alpha Brother and Friend"
James T Speight, Jr Past President Mu Lambda Chapter Washington, D.C
"Philosopher and Humanitarian" Rayford W Logan Past General President Professor Emeritus, Department of History Howard University
String Quartet "Melodie in EFlat" - Tchaikovsky
"Contributions to America" Belford V Lawson, Jr Past General President
Remarks
Walter Washington General President President, Alcorn State University Lorman, Miss
String Quartet "The Londonderry Air" - Anonymous
Henry Arthur Callis (Taped)
Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn Fraternity Prayer
Organ Postlude "Largo" Handel
Dr LESLIE C BRINSON of Raleigh, North Carolina, was elected President of the "National Association of Non-White Rehabilitation Workers." The Association is comprised of hundreds of persons representing all professions within the health, social sciences, and rehabilitation fieldspsychology, medicine, casework assistants, physical therapy, counseling, administration, etc. The organization has two basic functions: (1) an advocacy role for clients%patients whose cultural or racial diversity may complicate their rehabilitation, and (2) provides its members with speciality training and information for staff development purposes
Dr. Brinson is the Administrator for Psychological Services and Applied Reasearch with the North Carolina Department of Human Resources, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services He holds or has held adjunct professorships in several major universities, including North Carolina State University, Shaw University, and East Carolina University. He is active in a number of professional and social organizations, including the North Carolina Psychological Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Exchange Clubs of America, etc
Brother Brinson is indeed an active member of Phi Lambda Chapter in Raleigh and serves as the chapter's Pan-Hellenic representative He is married to the former Doris F Brooks of Roxboro, North Carolina, and has four children: Derek, Tonia, Maria and Malissa His brother, Dr Ashley Brinson, is also an ALPHA man.
Brother HEZEKIAH BROWN, of Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter, is totally involved with community and civic affairs Brother Brown serves as an Alderman in his residence of Hollandale, Mississippi and is on the staff of Mississippi Governor William Waller A former public school teacher and prin-
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cipal, he presently serves as Vice President of the Washington County (MS) Teachers Association and is extremely active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In the latter organization, Brother Brown is the Safety Chairman and Chairman of the Loyalty Committee of the 10th District VFW and Chaplain of the Mississippi VFW
Brother OTHA N. BROWN, JR., a former Connecticut State Representative from Norwalk, was among the Connecticut delegation at the Democratic Party national miniconvention in Kansas City, Missouri during December, which acted on a new charter for the national party Representing the Fourth Congressional District, Brother Brown became only the second Black selected among the 30 delegates and alternates elected from six congressional districts in Connecticut
Brother Brown was initially elected to the Connecticut State Legislature in 1966 and served three terms For two terms he was the only Democrat from his city to hold any state elected office He became the first Black to become chairman of a standing committee in the history of the state lower house He chaired the Human Rights and Opportunities Committee and later became chairman of the Correction, Public Welfare and Humane Institutions Committee He formerly was a majority leader of the Norwalk City Council, in which he served six years In state politics he has served on the state platform committee and on the current State Committee for the Revision of Party Rules and the State Compliance Committee to set up the mini-convention in the congressional districts to select delegates to the Kansas City meeting He is also the State President of the Connecticut Federation of Black Democratic Clubs, which played a major role in the nomination and election of a Black candidate for State
Treasurer in the recent election
A holder of several university degrees and certificates, Brother Brown is a school counselor He is a Life Member and Connecticut State Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He has been the recepient of awards from many groups, including the "Outstanding Young Man of Connecticut" citation from the State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Brother LEMORIE CARTER was recently cited by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Birmingham, Alabama for his outstanding civic achievements. Brother Carter was presented the company's Gilbert W Fitzhugh Community Service Award for "leadership...in helping to resolve some of the difficult problems communities face today."
Brother Carter, who is 30 years old, was listed in the 1972 edition of "Outstanding Young Men in America", also for his civic and community involvement In 1973, he initiated a voter registration drive in Birmingham which was very effective. As public relations director of Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, he inaugurated the sponsorship of Christmas programs for the MacDonald Special Education School for mentally retarded children He sponsored trips for underprivileged children in the community and began the sponsorship of Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in the Birmingham area In addition, he organized "Go to College" days at Parker High School and coordinated insurance seminars at his alma mater, Miles College
A member of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Brother Carter is active with Boy Scouts and serves on the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Urban League He was also responsible for organizing Omnibus, a political-education program for black youth
Brother HIAWATHA BOYKIN
FOUNTAIN is the new Director of the EPIC (Education Planning for the Individual Child) program for the Birmingham (AL) Public School System Dr Fountain earned the Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Tennessee State University in Nashville. In 1972 he earned the Ph D degree in Interdisciplinary Education at the University of Pittsburgh (PA), where he was employed at the time of his recent appointment In the area of research and writing, he has produced "The Role of the Teacher-Counselor in Black Colleges in the South" and "The Need for Qualitative Evaluation of Training Programs." Brother Fountain's organizational affiliations include the YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, Association of Black Social Workers and Phi Delta Kappa National Educational Fraternity, Inc
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Brother I O FUNDERBURG executive vice preseident and chief executive of Gateway National Bank, St Louis' only Black-owned bank, has resigned effective December 31, 1974 to become president of Citizens Trust Bank in Atlanta, Georgia Citizens Trust is the only Black-owned bank in Atlanta with total assets of over 41 million dollars. During his tenure at Gateway, which began in 1966, the assets of the institution grew from 3 million dollars to the present level of over 20 million dollars
Brother MORRIS HAWKINS, Jr., Life Member # 1673 and an active member of Alpha lota Lambda Chapter, Institute, West Virginia, received two grants to do study and research in the area of "Human Genetics and Societal Problems."
Brother Hawkins received a $4,200 West Virginia Science Faculty Fellowship to study at West Virginia University this past summer and also received a $15,910 grant from the National Science Foundation Faculty Fellowship Program to continue his work in genetics during the 1975-76 academic year Brother Hawkins was one of 91 scientist out of 683 applicants to receive a felowship award. He will take a leave from his respon-
sibilities as Associate Professor of Biology and Chairman of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at West Virginia State College to pursue his research interests. The NSF fellowship award will be used to continue research in the Medical Genetics Laboratories at the West Virginia University Hospital
In his current research work, Brother Hawkins is growing fibroblast cells from mice and men in culture mediums, and then mixing the two cell types and inducing them to fuse, producing hybrid cells The hybrid cells continue to divide in a normal manner. However, these new cells will contain few human chromosomes, but all of the mouse chromosomes The problem is to "identify the human chromosomes that are there and the enzymes that they are -producing." Then, through a process of elimination, it may be possible to determine the specific human chromosome that is responsible for the production of a specific enzyme
Brother Hawkins received the Ph.D degree in Genetics from Howard University in 1971 In addition to his teaching and administrative duties at West Virginia State College, he is an associate genetics counselor at the Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia.
Brother EDWIN J HOLT was recently promoted to the position of Director of Special Instruction Services for the Caddo Parish School System Dr Holt will direct three specialized areas: psychological services, special education and guidance
A Shreveport, Louisiana native and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Brother Holt acquired the B A degree from Central State University, the M S degree from Indiana University and the Ed D from the University of Arkansas He is presently a member of the graduate faculty of Louisiana Tech University.
Dr Holt has held meny professional positions in the field of education including; Social Science teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal and principal - all in the Caddo Parish school system He has also served as Visiting Associate Professor, Lousiana State University; Associate Director of Special Services, University of Arkan-
sas; and Visiting Professor, Prairie View Extension College in Marshall, Texas
Among numerous other honors, Brother Holt has been awarded fellowships by the Southern Fund, National Defense Education Act, John Hay Fellowship, and the National Science Foundation He was named the Caddo Parish Educator of the Year in 1966
Dr Holt is a Life Member and active with Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter in Shreveport
Brother WILLIAM F KORNEGAY
was selected from hundreds of applicants from across the nation to become the Dean of Students at the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Kornegay, who succeeded Dean Robert S Yoke, occupies the highest position ever held by a Black educator in the history of GMI Prior to joining the GMI staff on August 1, 1974, Brother Kornegay had served as Dean of Instruction at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida since 1970 In his new position he is responsible for a range of student concerns including orientation, housing, health, discipline, counseling, fraternities, and athletics
A native of Apalachicola, Florida, Brother Kornegay received the Associate Arts degree from Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida; the Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education from BethuneCookman College; the Masters degree in Administration and Supervision from Florida A & M University; and the Ph D degree from the University of Illinois in Mathematics Education
Brother and Mrs Kornegay and their son, Billy, reside in Flint
74." Dr Pawley's play entitled "The Tumult and the Shouting" is included in the volume A former chairman of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc., Brother Pawley is the Chairman of the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts at Lincoln University in Missouri
Brother JOHN G MARTIN, an evening student at Suffolk Law School in Massachusetts, is currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Suffolk Law Review A history maker in two respects, Brother Martin is both the first Black and the first part-time student to edit this prestigious journal
Brother HEZEKIAH S. MALONE, former minister of Delaney Methodist Church in Gary, was appointed Assistant Chaplain at Gary Memorial Hospital by Bishop Ralph Allen of the Indiana Area Brother Malone became the pastor of the Delaney Church in 1964, after serving as Assistant Pastor of the St Mark United Methodist Church in Chicago
A native Memphian, .Brother Malone was initiated into Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter in Memphis After teaching three years in the public schools of Memphis, he enrolled in the Gammon Theological Seminary, where he received his Bachelor of Divinity degree Rev Malone is married and the father of two sons
previously served as professor and Chairman of the Department of Economics at Virginia State College and as Chairman of the Division of Business at Fort Valley State College in Georgia Further, he has served as an economic consultant with major banks and financial institutions in Philadelphia and New York, and with the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare in Washington, DC
Dr Ponder is listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who \p Finance and Industry, the Dictionary of International Biographies, the 1972 edition of Community Leaders of America, and the 1973 edition of Personalities of the South.
A native of Wewoka, Oklahoma, Dr Ponder has been an ALPHA MAN for more than twenty-six years and is a Life Member No 960 He was initiated at Beta Kappa Chapter, Langston University and is now affiliated with Alpha Psi Lambda in Columbia
Brother THOMAS PAWLEY was among the Black Americans whose works were included in the recent anthology, "Black Theatres USA: 1947-
Brother HENRY PONDER was inaugurated as the 11th President of Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina on October 26, 1974 Dr Ponder has made outstanding achievements both as an educator and an economist He earned his bachelors degree from Langston University in Oklahoma, the masters degree from Oklahoma State University and the doctorate in economics at Ohio State University
At the time of his election as president of Benedict, Brother Ponder was vice president of academic affairs at Alabama A & M University He had
Brother MICHAEL ROSEMOND has joined the St Paul Urban League staff as an Employment Specialist His duties will entail interviewing clients for potential employment, working with firms to develop job slots and setting up job appointments for clients with firms He will also assist clients who may feel that they are discriminated against. Other duties are to supervise skills development through special training programs and securing summer jobs for minority youth
Rosemond came to St Paul from the Detroit Urban League where he was a community specialist and coordinator of the welfare component A graduate of Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, Brother Rosemond has a B.S degree in Social Welfare
Brother Rosemond writes poetry and his poems have been published in "Rap" and "Black Creation" magazines He was also a free-lance reported for the Dayton Black Press and edited the official newsletter for the Dayton Urban Corps ^>
Brother MERILUS J. SIMMS serves as the Executive Director of the Savannah Housing Development Corporation A member of Beta Phi Lambda Chapter in Savannah (GA), he is also a trustee of the First Congregational Church
Brother Simms is extremely active in civic affairs, both locally and nationally He is associated with the NAACP National Housing Corporation, The Housing Development Corporation's Directors Association, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and PUSH Brother Simms was initiated into Delta Eta Chapter at Savannah State College
Dr. LEHMAN WESLEY SPRY is an Alpha-on-the-move in Harford County Harford County is a conservative, suburban-rural area just north of Baltimore, Maryland, with a population in excess of 120,000 Many of its residents work in the city and commute. By national norms, it is affluent. On December 2, 1974, Dr Lehman W Spry (who won a County Council seat in November) became the first black person to hold an elected countywide office in the history of Harford County The experts agreed that Dr Spry's victory was a remarkable achievement in a county that has more than once, supported George Wallace and where Blacks comprise less than 8% of the population Dr Spry ran up a plurality of 2,400 votes over the incumbent Councilman, in a race in which some 26,000 votes were cast The Baltimore Sun Newspaper which endorsed Dr Spry for the office of County Councilman did so on the basis of his active participation in community affairs for over a decade; this, in fact, is the reason that political people give when discussing the victory which many thought could not be won
A native of Cambridge, Maryland, Dr. Spry graduated from Morgan State College — where he was initiated into Beta Alpha Chapter He completed his dental studies at Meharry Medical College (after serving two years as an officer with the 11th Airborne Division) Dr Spry came to Harford County 1 2 years ago to set up his dental practice in Havre de Grace, Maryland He was a charter member of lota Alpha Lambda Chapter of Harford County, established in 1966.
A life member of the NAACP and president of the Harford County Branch for several years, he fought successfully for school integration, elimination of segregated restaurants and County participation in the AntiPoverty Program While deeply committed to equal rights, his activities include a broad spectrum of other interests, notably programs dealing with youth An avid sports fan, the enthusiastic young Democrat cosponsored an unlimited Basketball League in the County, initiated Little League Football in the City of Havre de Grace, and went on to become the first black Chairman of the County's Board of Parks and Recreation
Dr. Spry's continuing interest in the youngsters of the County brought him into the Susquehanna Optimist Club, where as its President he initiated the Big Brother Program in Harford County In 1972, he received the "Distinguished Service Award" of the Havre de Grace-Aberdeen Jaycees
Politically, Dr Spry served as Chairman of the Harford Democratic Club (the County's largest political organization) for three years Due to his leadership and the efforts of many
people, the small black community was organized and brought into the political forum Black representation which was a remote possibility in this conservative County has become a reality — and with the installation of the County Council in December, history recorded another first by an Alpha brother
Brother GEORGE WILLIS was appointed Dean of Men at Paul Quinn College in Waco Texas The appointment of Brother Willis, who served as the school's Director of Religious Life at the time of his selection, was announced by Dr Stanley Rutland president of the university Rev Willis brings to the position a wide range of expertise and experience in dealing with young people A dynamic and successful counselor Brother Willis is also the youthful and progressive pastor of the St Luke AME Church in Waco The holder of a bachelors degree from Wilberforce University and a masters degree from the Interdenominational Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Rev Willis also holds a masters degree in Guidance and Counseling from Prairie View A & M University
He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Family Counseling and active in other civic and community affairs He is married and the father of one son
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The Epsilon Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on April 27, 1965, at the University of Missouri at Rolla It was the first, and for a long while the only, engineering chapter of Alpha Its conception was made possible by 19 founders, the invaluable assistance and guidance of its graduate advisor, Brother Lawrence C George, and the support of the graduate chapter in St Louis, Epsilon Lambda
Since then, they have made great strides, and have justified by their performance and excellence the faith of their founders Twice Most Outstanding Undergrad Chapter ('72 and '73), as well as Songfest Champtions at the Midwestern Regional Conventions of '72 and '73, this chapter also has the distinction of a Life Membership Award and three Most Outstanding College Brothers, Brother Robert Morrison ('71), Brother Zebulun Nash ('72), and Brother Harvey Randall ('74)
The brothers of Epsilon Psi believe that the strength and future of their chapter—and this fraternity—lies in "how much we can help ourselves and our people." They even travelled once to St Louis to devote their efforts and manpower to the renovation of a parish house for conversion into a medical training center This precipitated letters of commendation from Missouri Senator Thomas Eagleton and Governor Kit Bond in appreciation of the brothers' service
On campus, they founded the Association of Black Students—of which they still comprise a majority of its membership This organization, working with Epsilon Psi and the University, has coordinated Black Recruitment Programs, such as: "Black UMR Day" in St Louis, and a Minority Engineering Program there on
campus On several occasions their alumni—who have all distinguished themselves in industry—have returned to speak to the student body on the topic of Blacks in Engineering, thereby giving advice and direction to aspiring engineering graduates In helping others, they can only help themselves
Currently, 19 active brothers and 16 pledges are living in the chapter's fraternity house, off campus Running a house successfully and efficiently, as they have, is-a serious business, one which demands discipline, planning, and preparation The responsibilities and obligations of the chapter are handled by the president and house officers The responsibility of running the house is in the hands of the house manager and house steward—working with the treasurer and the graduate advisor, Brother George Handling $33,000 a year is no job for a novice, so the competency of the men who hold these offices is insured by resting authority in not only the current officer, but also his chosen assistant The job of the house manager is to plan a budget for an entire year based on the amount of rent money collected The house steward's job is to purchase and arrange meals for brothers and pledges living in the house The success of their efforts is evidenced by the fact that they continue to remain financially "in the black" at the end of each year
The philosophy of Epsilon Psi is perhaps best expressed by Brother Roland Wilks, the chapter's Editor-tothe-Sphinx:
"The great measure of success of what we are, have been, and ever hope to be lies not solely in this house, but in the ALPHAMEN who have passed through it What we strive for in our purpose is to instill within the hearts of all Black youth, to show by our example, the meaning of brotherhood, the obligations of manhood and the respect of womanhood For if we can make a better man, he'll be a better ALPHA, and one HELLUVA ENGINEER."
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Since December 1, 1973, EPSILON LAMBDA Chapter has not been where the action is—it has been the action. Founder's Day was celebrated with a banquet and dance—at the Holiday Inn Midtown. Brother T. Garrott Benjamin, Jr., delivered an inspiring Founder's Day Address A cocktail hour preceded an exquisite steak dinner. An enjoyable dance followed the banquet Recipients of awards were: Brother Sidney J. Reedy, Jr. — Alpha Man of the Year, and Brother John N Doggett, Jr — Daniel W Bowles Award for Civic and Community Service.
February followed closely on the heels of Founder's Day, and, of course, Epsilon Lambda's Annual Valentine Party was held - at the Red Carpet Inn At midnight a sumptuous breakfast was enjoyed by all in attendance Dancing was the order of the evening—until the early hours of the morning when the strains of "Home Sweet Home" sent the brothers, their wives and sweethearts to their respective places of abode
For the 4th consecutive year, the brothers of Epsilon Lambda carried a busload to the regional They arrived at Columbus - 45 strong, well endowed with the spirit of Alpha The plans for a bus to the Kansas City regional are already in progress Epsilon Lambda will be there
Epsilon Lambda's Annual Mother's Day Program was observed at All Saints Episcopal Church Mrs Pauline Ray (mother of Brother Arthur C Ray, Jr.) was selected as the "Mother of the Year." Brother William J Walker, the Rector of All Saints, delivered the message The Alpha wives and sweethearts prepared the refreshments and reception for the Mother of the Year following the services The general public was invited, and the services were well attended
Election of Officers:
Following the Mother's Day Program, Epsilon Lambda held election of officers The following brothers were chosen to serve the chapter and Alpha: Brother
Ronald Smiley re-elected President for a 3rd Term
Thomas Mines Vice President
Sidney J Reedy, Jr Recording Secretary
Joti" Pope Corresponding Secretary
James Hicks Financial Secretary
Louis Evans re-elected Treasurer
Joseph C Gunnell (Sr.) elected Editor tothe Sphinx
Rev John N Dogett, Jr elected Chaplain
Robert ("Spider") Morrison elected Dean of Pledges
Sergeantat-Arms
Anthony Lawson Parliamentarian
Albert Cummlngs Director of
Arthur Visor Historian with
Brothers L Simington Curtis O.V Green and James A Scott (all 50-year men) Honorary Historians
Black and Gold Ball:
Epsilon Lambda's Annual Black and Gold Ball was held at the Sheraton Jefferson Hotel in the Boulevard Room Forty-five brothers participated — making a grand total of participating brothers and guests of 450 people enjoying music, dancing, and fellowship for the course of the evening Annual Picnic:
Epsilon Lambda's Annual Picnic was held at the site of Babler State Park, in a real outdoor setting about 40 miles from the city. The chapter furnished soda, beer, hot dogs, and barbecued pork steaks to supplement the baskets brought by the brothers A good time was held by all in attendance GENERAL CONVENTIONSAN FRANCISCO:
Epsilon Lambda was well represented at the General Convention at San Francisco — by a contingent of 28 brothers, many accompanied by wives and family Most of the chapter travelled as a group, and the TWO flight was pleasant and enjoyable Golf Tournament:
The annual Golf Tournament was a huge success The event took place on August 25, 1974, at the St Charles Golf Club, which has been the site of the prior two tourneys The Miller Brewing Company was the donor of the 28 trophies which were awarded to participants Top winners were: Ann Smith (Women's Championship), John Hickman (Male Guest Championship), and Maurice Washington (Alpha Championship) Following the tournament, the "19th Hole" was the site of a festive cocktail hour followed by an excellent buffet dinner Almost 150 participants and guests enjoyed the closing event.
Founder's Day -1974:
As fate would arrange it, the 1974 Founder's Day Program was scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 1974 — the date of the National Memorial Service for the late Jewel HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS Thus, the brothers of Epsilon Lambda joined hundreds of Alpha chapters across the country by beginning their Founder's Day program with a Memorial Service to Brother Callis
The Founder's Day event - held at the downtown Holiday Inn Hotelfeatured dinner, a banquet speaker, and awards presentations. Brother King — Brigadier General John T. King, Ph.D., President of Huston-Tillotson
College in Austin, Texas — gave an excellent Address on "Leadership."
Special guests at this affair were the Alpha Wives and Widows of Alpha Brothers along with the 1974 "Mother of the Year", Mrs Pauline Ray
DOING IT IN ST. LOUIS!
Epsilon Lambda'sannualgolf tournament was asmash. (ABOVE) Ladies whoassisted withproviding refreshments onthegolf course andatthebanquetalong withBrothersAl Dunn, banquetmasterofceremonies (farleft); RonaldSmiley, chapterpresident (center); and Lou McKinnie, tournament director. (BELOW) Mr. Al Bullock of Miller Brewing Companymadepresentations to EleanorHall, the winnerof Women'sFlightA (left)and RubyHenley, thebestdressed womangolfer(right).
west Virginia
The brothers of Alpha lota Lambda Chapter of Charleston, West Virginia elected Brother Charles H James, II to the office of President Brother James is well known throughout the State of West Virginia and the nation for his civic and professional activities Aside from being an outstanding Alpha man of long standing, Brother James is also a member of the Central West Virginia Airport Authority, the Board of Trustees of the United Fund, the Board of Trustees of the First Baptist Church of Charleston, West Virginia, the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, the board of Directors of the Committee of One Hundred, the Rotary Clubs International, the Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the S.B.A and O.I.C Advisory Councils. Finally, Brother James, a 1953 graduate of the University of Pennysylvania with a degree in Economics, was named as one of the 200 top black executives in America by Black Enterprise Magazine
Other elected Chapter officers:
Brother Joseph Grider - Vice President
Brother John Scott - Secretary
Brother John A White - Treasurer
Brother Jimmy McKnight - Sergeant-at-Arms
Brother Benjamin Garrett - Chaplain
Brother Clemoth E. Prewitt
Editor-to-the-Sphinx
general motors institute
The brothers of Theta Tau Chapter at General Motors Institute (GMI) in Flint, Michigan, are alive and kicking Theta Tau was officially recognized as the first national Black fraternity on the campus of GMI on August 20, 1973. Since that time, they have sponsored many social events — the largest of which was their first "Black and Gold Christmas Dance and Show", in December of 1973. This event received tremendous support from brothers in Michigan and Ohio, placing Theta Tau in the mainstream of the brotherhood
Vice President DeVaughn reports, "We pride ourselves on following the mandates of Alpha Phi Alpha. Alpha stresses 'scholarship', and
we feel this should be our primary purpose."
The formation of Theta Tau filled a void in leadership among the Black students at GMI — where the attrition rate for Black students at the school is approximately 42% Poor academic performance and an inability to adjust to the GMI environment contribute greatly to this statistic GMI is divided into two sections, "A" and "B." While "A" students are enrolled in classes, "B" students are located at various General Motors plants completing their 6-week work assignments Because GMI is a cooperative school which only recently opened its doors to minority students, its social atmosphere is geared toward the white student
Among the brothers in campus leadership positions are: Brother Richard E DeVaughn, Co-Chairman of the Black Unity Congress and Brother Erick W Grier, a member of the governing board of the Black Unity Congress Brothers Lawrence H Ferguson and Carl I Brundidge are "Small Group Leaders" — serving as student advisors and counselors to freshmen students Brother Harry L
Alston serves as Secretary for the Michigan chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha
Collectively, the brothers of Theta Tau have sponsored various community projects and established a close working relationship with the local alumni chapter, Epsilon Upsilon Lambda Two members of EUL have a special relationship with the chapter: Brother William Tipper was instrumental in establishing Theta Tau and still serves as chapter Advisor; and Brother William Kornegay was recently appointed the Dean of Students at General Motors Institute
Fifteen members strong and con stantly growing, Theta Tau is guided by the following officers:
Donald W. Owens President
Richard E. De Vaughn Vice President and Historian
Harry L. Alston, Jr Secretary
Erick W. Grier Treasurer
Calvin A. Green ... . Corresponding Secretary and Public Relations Director
Milton Hoffman . . Sergeant-at-Arms
Carl I. Brundidge Director of Education
ohio
Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter in Cleveland, Ohio was host to a recent affair honoring Brother Joseph Smith (Life Member 1618) who retired as Principal of East Technical High School An outstanding Alpha brother, Smith was an athlete at Wilberforce University and served as a coach at' East Tech before being named principal Brother Elmer Collins, former Midwestern Vice President and member of Delta Alpha Lambda, presented Brother Smith with a plaque (on behalf of the chapter) in recognition of his many years of dedicated service in Cleveland
SOUTH
mississippi
Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter, centered in the Mississippi Delta region, elected Brother George Williams as President for 1974-75 A graduate of O W Jordan High School, Carthage, Mississippi, Brother Williams received his B. S. degree in Biology from Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi, in 1968 He is the holder of the M S degree in Biology from the University of Mississippi and is presently doing further study at the same institution At this time, he is an employee of Hinds County Junior College and is active in several professional, social and civic organizations
Other elected officers for the year are:
Brother Mayo Wilson Vice President
Brother George Bacon, Jr
Secretary
Brother Freddie Caswell
Financial Secretary
Brother Anthony Levison
Treasurer
Brother Hezekiah Brown Chaplain
Brother Charles R Lackey
Parliamentarian
President Williams echoed the sentiments of these brothers when he stated that the chapter's goal for this year was "total involvement." The brothers of Epsilon Xi Lambda were thus challenged to work toward making the community, state and nation a better place to live
The Sphinx/ December 19 74
The brothers were confident that Brother Williams' challenge will be met
The chapter has a roster of Brothers who are recognized social forces in the state and in their various communities. The chapter encompasses brothers from the entire Delta region of Mississippi—covering more than 14 counties—and chapter meetings rotate from Jackson, Itta Bena, Greenville, Leland and Clarksdale in Mississippi as well as Memphis, Tennessee
Epsilon Xi Lambda is proud of its
members, particularly the chapter's 1974 Brother of the Year, Dr James Yeldell of Greenville Another stalwart of the chapter is Brother Lawrence Sutton, who is the father of three sons - all Alpha brothers Brother Sutton serves as advisor and counselor to the brothers of Zeta Phi Chapter at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena
Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter is leading the way!
andhissonsLawrence,Jr.,DwayneandDexter
(ABOVE) Brother Elmer "Al" Collins made presentation to retiring educator Brother Joseph Smith (center) as Brother Nolen Ellison (r),President of Cuyahoga Community College beamedapproval. (BELOW) An Alpha Family!(Ito r) Brother Lawrence Sutton, Sr.
- all Alpha Men.
georgia
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha in Atlanta, Georgia, kicked off this fraternal year with a display of cordiality and unity The occasion was a mass installation ceremony for the new officers of the Atlanta chapters, including: Eta Lambda, Atlanta's alumni chapter; Alpha Rho, Morehouse College; Alpha Phi, Clark College and Zeta Mu, Georgia State University
This event was coordinated by Brother Matthew Dawson, retiring president of Eta Lambda and Georgia State Director, who has relocated to San Francisco, California after resigning his position with the Regional Office of the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission to enter private business
Assuming the top leaderships posts in the Atlanta chapters:
Brother Robert Willis - President of Eta Lambda
Brother Wendel WeatherspoonPresident of Alpha Rho
Brother Jerry Stallworth -President of Alpha Phi
Brother Henry Phillips - President of Zeta Mu
Eta Lambda (nationally ranked 3rd in membership and 5th in Life Membership) promises to provide the needed guidance and support to the college chapters to insure a successful program in Atlanta
south Carolina
Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter is still alive and on the move This chapter is located "up North" in South Carolina, just at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains Brother Luke Chatman queries, "What more can anyone who calls himself 'Alpha' ask?"
This year Gamma Gamma Lambda extended its "outreach program" to include Gamma Psi Lambda (its closest neighbor) in Asheville, North Carolina, in an effort to exchange ideas and map strategy to better meet the needs of the community The chapter's activities were extended to meet and plan through the summer These plans gave birth to an extravaganza entitled, "O' Lord," written and produced by Brother Herman Keith of Anderson, South Carolina This production helped to bring him the Civic Award for 1974 ...presented by the Jaycees of Anderson
In February, the chapter entertainec their wives and the brothers and wives of Gamma Psi Lambda at the Sherator Motor Inn in Greenville, South Carolina. Because of the success of this even1 , the chapters decided to "do Atlanta in." In September, the "Carolina Alphas" (as they have dubbed themselves) journeyed to Atlanta to visit "Underground," take in a Falcon football game and fellowship with the brothers of Eta Lambda Chapter.
Under the leadership of the president, Brother Fred Simmons of Spartansburg, the chapter is diligently working to build a bigger and better Alpha Phi Alpha (The chapter was, of course, represented at both the regional and national conventions—as it has been for the last 20 years.)
During the summer, two very outstanding brothers were initiated into Gamma Gamma Lambda: Dr Oliver Lampkin, Professor, Clemson University and Brother Joseph Brownless, Counselor, Calhoun High School (Calhoun) These brothers exemplify greatness in their communities and all are proud to have them join the ranks of Alpha Gamma Gamma Lambda's Editor-tothe-Sphinx, Brother Luke Chatman, reports that Brother Simmons and Gamma Psi Lambda's president, Brother Lonnie Gillman, will move these chapters forward day-by-day to the fulfillment of the goals of Alpha Phi Alpha
SOUTHWEST
arkansas
The brothers of DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA Chapter have drafted an ambitious fraternity program for the coming year Included in their plans are reclamation efforts and an increased emphasis on life membership The members of this Pine Bluff, Arkansas chapter are especially pleased that Alpha's Director of Educational Activities has recently joined the chapter—they feel that this will provide additional inspiration to both improve the community and further the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Their feelings are expressed in the following article submitted for publication in the Sphinx
"Dr. Herman B. Smith, Jr., new Chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, came to us from the Office for Advancement of Public Negro Colleges of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges where he was Director for six years
Dr Smith took his BA in English from Knoxville College in 1948, then went to the University of Wisconsin where he obtained his MS in Educational Administration in 1955 and his PhD in Educational Administration in 1960
Prior to accepting the Chancellorship here, Dr Smith has had broad professional experience as attested to by his teaching public high school in the State of Alabama for 10 years, serving as Professor of Education and Chairman of the Department of Secondary Education at Southern Univeristy at Baton Rouge for three years, in addition to other administrative positions
Dr Smith also served as Officer and Enlisted Man, U S Army, for three years This service included a one-year stint in South Korea at the time of the Korean conflict
He served as associate Peace Corps representative to the Somali Republic in East Africa (with primary responsibilities in the area of supervisory work of intermediate and secondary school teachers) for one year
The responsibility included, also, the task, periodically, of facilitating communication and visits from the U S Ambassador to the Somali Republic
Dr Smith is a member of a number of professional organizations He is a life member of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity; a member of the American Educational Research Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals, two honor societies, and formerly vice-president for membership of the Georgia Society of Fund Raisers
As the new Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UA-PB), Dr Smith talks such a good game that his optimism about the school may prove infectious In a recent interview he spoke of "substantive changes" in the campus, curriculum and personnel of the school-and not at some time in the hazy future "I don't mean in a year or two years' time," he said "I mean in the next six months."
This is a refreshing change from the "Manana Tense" once employed at UA-PB and (before that) Arkansas AM &N.
Dr Smith says UA-PB was "the least responsive" of all the 34 schools in the 19 states he formerly worked with as director of the Office for the Advancement of Public Negro Colleges Now he has accepted the challenge of heading that school. He is starting off on the upbeat, which is encouraging He won't deny that too little is being done, but he's not going to be bitter or self-defeating about it.
"Obviously, the things we are attempting to put into focus now should have been done day before yesterday" Dr Smith says Dr Smith does take a refreshing view, however, of the way to change the school's inbred image: "The way to change the image," he says, "is to change the reality."
Also high on the list of priorities for UA-PB is full integration And Dr Smith talks sense on that subject also:
"I think what this institution should be about is to identify the needs of people I am concerned about the helpless people and unwholesomely motivated people." That is why I think there must be hundreds and hundreds of white people in this area who need an education and want an education and I don't see why they should have to drive 50 to 100 miles when they could go five minutes and be here
In addressing his first all school assembly, Dr Smith sounded like the drill sergeant the school has needed for some time. There wasn't a trace of the old Manana style that at times has characterized the institution and together with neglect from the state, explains a lot of its present problems.
Dr Smith made it clear that changes were to be made "today," if not "the day before" and got a standing ovation after a speech that pulled no punches. Directness works, perhaps because it has been so frequently lacking in the school's academic and financial affairs
Dr Smith says he has little tolerance for all of the reasons that a job cannot be done In simple language, he is saying that the job, and there is a big job to be done, will be done, it just must be done for the good of the community
Dr Smith is married and the father of two children, one son age 1 7 and a daughter of ten His general philosophy of life and of his work is expressed and reflected throuqh his accomplishments This philosophy is to have a positive attitude and to work toward positive goals
We are proud that Dr Smith is also a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and serves as Chairman of Alpha Phi Alpha's Education Foundation and is Director of Educational Activities
The Alpha Brothers of Arkansas were very pleased when Dr Smith was selected to head the UA-PB Educational system, one of the major institutions of learning in the state of Arkansas."
Pine Bluff, Arkansas — The BrothersofDelta Sigma Lambda arepreparingtoassumean increased roleincommunityleadershipasBrotherHerman Smithheads UAPB.
Members pictured are (front row, I to r) Earnest Walker,Hazell Reed. Chester Hines. CalvinMatlock,B.F.LeverandLennisColeman;(backrow,Itor)Booker T. demons. Jr.. Billy Freeman,Major Garrett, Patterson Carr.Harry Cross, Hershel Alcorn andCharles Wesson.NOT PICTURED ARE: R.FrankBryant, Eddie Collins.Barry Edwards.George Howard, Jr., Carl E. Hyman, Vanette Johnson, Morene May, Tommy McCall. Vernon McMurray, Artis Mendenhall, U.S.Reed, ThelmaFrazier,Milton Goodman, U.S. Grant, HodijahV. Gray, RobertHaynie,CliftonRoaf, OliverT. Shannon, RobertSmith,Charles W. Spearman andThomas Vaughn.
Atlanta, Georgia — Brother Matthew Dawson,fifth from left standing, coordinated the recent mass installation services for officers of Eta Lambda, Alpha Rho, Alpha Phi andZetaMuchapters.
AKRON ALPHAS
SPONSOR
READING CONTEST
ETA TAU LAMBDA Chapter in Akron, Ohio, is constantly engaged in making the words "manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind" become reality Much has been written, of course, about the chapter's efforts in constructing Channelwood Village, the showcase of Alpha Phi Alpha's building drive It should be noted, however, that Channelwood Village is more than just buildings—it is people (Black and white; young and old) learning to live together in a comfortable environment This concern for people is the guiding spirit of Eta Tau Lambda and it is evidenced in the many constructive projects with which they are involved
Of special note is the chapter's support of the Wooster Branch of the Akron-Summit Public Library, located in a predominately Black section of the city This year the chapter co-sponsored the "1974 Summer Reading Contest," providing prizes for the top readers and a picnic for all children who read five books Of the 160 children who entered the program, 35 children read 15 or more books—which entitled them to a prize ranging from a portable stereo record player (1st prize) through a series of watches, transistor radios and other personal gifts
The members of Eta Tau Lambda are convinced that this program has a great deal of value. Brother Edwin L. Parms, Chairman of the chapter's Library Committee, said, "The record that these kids have established this summer is a really fantastic (one), particularly in light of recent surveys which bear out (the fact) that fewer and fewer children are reading books and more and more are watching TV for extended periods of time." Brother Parms also pointed out that a recent survey of reading habits of boys and girls in the greater Cleveland area revealed that the average 10th grader watches TV for almost 3 hours a day but reads for only Vt hour At the same time, the annual studies reveal that children are reading worse now than they were ten years ago
But the Summer Reading Contest in Akron has been successful in changing these statistics, as evidenced by the overwhelming results It should be noted that the children are required to read at their grade level (no easy books) and give an oral report on each book read. Faced with this challenge, the top ten readeers together read over 1,000 books! Brother Bill Wright, Vice Chairman of the Committee, also pointed out that the chapter and the Library were particularly elated due to the fact that 7 of the top 10 readers were boys Brother Wright stated, "this is certainly at odds with what you usually find at the grade school agegirls far outranking the boys in such reading activities."
Faye Jackson is TOPS! She is atop the ladder in the photo (left) because she captured first place in the nine-week Summer Reading Contest held at the Wooster Branch Library. Faye. a twelve year old 7th grader at Thornton Junior High, was acclaimed "Top Reader" alter reading 203 books in the competition. Faye stated that most of the books she digested at a rate of better than two-a-day were fiction, and her favorite was "Little House on the Prairie" by Laura Ingalls Wilder. As evidence of the fact that Faye "loves to read," it should be noted that "Little House on the Prairie" is a 335 page book (on which a television series is based). Faye's brother, Tony, was in second place with a total of 130 books. Other "top readers" were: Lonnie Terry(124>; Nyerere McGuire (123); Derek Goodson (100); Kent Starks (75); and Milton Walker (72). This was Faye's third summer in the reading contest and her first win. Because of her tremendous accomplishment, the members of Alpha Phi Alpha across the country join our brothers in Akron to say, "Faye Jackson You are TOPS."
ETA TAU LAMBDA'S support of the Library is not limited to this program but covers a range of areas The chapter has worked with the Wooster Branch Library in a supportive role during the last four years—encouraging children to utilize the facility and up-grading it by donating books, providing matching grants for the purchase of new books, etc Their sponsorship in this worthy community effort is an example of their ultimate concern—PEOPLE
ALPHA PHI ALPHA - FOR LIFE
December 19 74
Greetings Brothers: Are you ready for 19 75 ???
The Alpha Life Membership report in the last issue of the Sphinx indicated the best year ever since the program began in 193 7. It took us 35 years to get 1,000 Life Members fully paid. BUT, we reached the second thousand in only Two years.
"WE ARE ONLY FACED WITH INSURMOUNTABLE OPPORTUNITIES"
General Objective
The major thrust of the program of reclamation utilizing the Alpha Life Membership Program is to achieve 25,000 paid members by our 70th Anniversary General Convention in 1976, in Mother Africa
Life Membership Goals
To this end, the life membership participation goal of 10%, or 2,500, was established We have already achieved that goal It is with "button bustin' " pride that we announce the passing of two significant plateaus in December 1974 — two thousand life members fully paid AND six hundred subscribers, OR a total of 2,600 participants in the program
Regional
Goals for 1975
The following goals for the period October 1, 1974 thru the Miami General Convention in August 1975 have been accepted, as follows:
300 NEW fully paid Alpha Life Members
New Life Membership Fee
The new Life Membership Fee is THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, effective July 1, 1975 The San Francisco General Convention action increasing the life membership fee did also allow any brother who intended to start his life membership subscription with an initial payment of $50 or $100 to begin now before the effective date of the increase
Remember, your life membership fee payments are placed in the LIFE MEMBERSHIP RESERVE FUND from which expenditures may be made ONLY on the express vote of a General Convention The Life Membership Reserve Fund stands at approximately $400,000, with anticipated interest or dividend income from three invested funds at $26,000 in the 1975 Fraternity budget.
John B. Buckner National Life Membership Chairman
OMEGA CHAPTER
Brother Roscoe C. Cartwright was honored withthe 1971 Alphaoftheyearaward.
Brother SYLVESTER GILBERT, Jr. of Springfield, Ohio, a Member of Zeta Delta Lambda Chapter entered Omega Chapter in September of 1974
Dr Gilbert was a medical officer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio He was elected by the Board of Regents as a fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine in 1971 He was certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine as a specialist in occupational (industrial) medicine following passage of a three-day examination in Atlanta, Ga., in 1971
Brother Gilbert was a graduate of Wayne State University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and Wayne State University College of Medicine. He had graduate study at Columbia University, Wayne State University, Wright State University, and Samuel P. Chase College of Law. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.
Brother ROSCOE C CARTWRIGHT (Brigadier General, USA Ret.) entered Omega Chapter on December 1, 1974 General Cartwright and his wife, Gloria, were among the 92 persons killed when TWA Flight 514 hit a mountain ridge 23 miles west of Dulles Airport and exploded
Brother Cartwright—one of the first Black generals—spent much of his life aiding Black junior officers in the service He began his brilliant military career at Fort Sill, Oklahoma Prior to his promotion to Brigadier General, he was Chief of Budget Manpower for Forces Directorate at the Pentagon
General Cartwright attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Command and General Staff College He also attended Kansas State College, West Virginia State College, San Francisco State College, and earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration at the University of Missouri
A memorial service was conducted at Ft Myer Chapel and Arlington National Cemetery on December 6, 1974 for Brother Cartwright who overcame infrequent promotions and lackluster assignments to become only the third Black soldier to achieve the rank of General Among those participating in the program was Chaplain Sylvester Shannon, a member of Theta Theta Lambda Chapter in Frankfort Germany and Alpha's Armed Services Life Membership Chairman
Brother Cartwright, who resided in Oxon Hill, Maryland, retired from the Army in August 1974 and had been serving as a director of the National Petroleum Council, a policy making body of the oil industry
Dr Gilbert was a member of the American Medical Association, AMPAC, Ohio State Medical Society, Clark County Medical Society, Industrial Medical Society, Industrial Medical Association, Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity, Urban Apostolate, medical advisor for Selective Service Board 13, a board member of the Dominican Sisters of the Poor, and St Joseph Catholic Church
Dr Gilbert formerly had a general practice of medicine and obstetrics in Springfield, Ohio He was born June 14, 1924, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the son of Emma and Sylvester Gilbert, Sr Survivors include his wife, Willa Mae; one daughter, Mrs Evita F Stubblefield of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Michael S and Anton D., both of Springfield, Ohio; one grandson; his father of Inkster, Michigan; three sisters, Mrs Marion Champion of Inkster, Michigan, Mrs Gladys Heath of New York City, New York, Mrs Ann Thinpig of Chicago, Illinois, and a number of aunts and uncles
Brother MILTON H. BARNES, D.D.S., entered Omega Chapter September 14, 1974, following a lengthy illness A graduate of North Carolina A & T State University and Meharry Medical College, Dr Barnes practiced dentistry in Greensboro, North Carolina for 15 years prior to his demise
He completed his elementary and secondary school education in the Edgecombe County and Rocky Mount City (NC) Schools His college training was interrupted when he entered the armed forces in 1 944 and served in France
From 1958 to 1959, Dr Barnes served as an intern at the Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, New Jersey Subsequently, he practiced dentistry for seven years in partnership with his foster father, Dr B W Barnes of Greensboro; his remaining years were spent in independent private practice
He was a member and elder of the St James Presbyterian Chruch of Greensboro Other professional and civic affiliations included membership in Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Guilford Dental Society, North Carolina Dental Society, Old North State Dental Society, American Dental Society, Greensboro Men's Club, North Carolina Guardsmen, and the finance committee of the United Community Service
Brother MONTEE O. BROWN, a student at Morehouse College, entered Omega Chapter on August 1, 1974
Brother Brown was born on June 6, 1954, to Dr Eldee L Brown,Sr and Mrs Claronell K Trapp Brown of Durham, North Carolina His formal education was earned in the city public schools and he finished his high school work in two years He held a certificate of Educational Development in recognition of his outstanding performance on the 1966-67 National Educational Development Tests He also represented Hillside High School at the United Nations Junior Organization Meeting in New York City
Brown was an active member of the St Joseph's A.M.E Junior Church, the Junior Usher Board, the Afro-American Society, Black Youth Forum, Morehouse Glee Club, and Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Brother FOWLER BECKFORD of Berkley, California; a member of Gamma Phi Lambda Chapter (Omega ChapterJuly 18, 1974)
Brother KENNETH CLEMONS of Cleveland, Ohio; a member of Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter (Omega Chapter)
Brother WILLIAM THOMAS FULLER of Framingham, Massachusetts; a member of Epsilon Gamma Lambda Chapter (Omega Chapter - September 24, 1974)
Brother JUAN NEIGHBORS of Cleveland, Ohio; a member of Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter (Omega Chapter)
Brother (Reverend) J METZ ROLLINS, SR., of Newport News, Virginia; a member of Zeta Lambda Chapter (Omega Chapter - October 30, 1974)
Brother WALTER D. SPANN of Oakland, California; a member of Gamma Phi Lambda Chapter (Omega ChapterMay 12, 1974).
Brother HAROLD SUMMER of Oakland, California; a member of Gamma Phi Lambda Chapter (Omega ChapterSeptember 24, 1974)
Brother CHARLES WEBB of Cleveland, Ohio; a member of Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter (Omega Chapter)
Brother FRED E WILLIAMS (Omega Chapter)
The
Brother Raymond Pace Alexander with his portrait, presented to the PennsylvaniaState BarAssociation.
Brother RAYMOND PACE ALEXANDER entered Omega Chapter on November 25, 1974, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Brother Alexander, a judge of the Court of Pleas, was 76 years old
Judge Alexander was one of the most respected personalities in the country Prior to becoming a judge, he had an outstanding career specializing in civil and criminal trial practice. He had previously served as General Counsel to the National Medical Association, the National Baptist Convention and the General Convention of the A.M.E Church, and counsel to the Philadelphia chapters of the NAACP. He was Counsellor at the Haitian Embassy in Washington from 1946-49 and served that country as Honorary Consul in Philadelphia from 1948-56 In 1940, he was a co-founder and editor of the National Bar Journal
Brother Alexander was one of the leading members of Alpha Phi Alpha during its period of national growth In 1920, he was one of the charter members of PSI Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania and was elected President of the chapter after the first meeting He served as 2nd Vice President of the General Organization in 1922 He then organized and became a charter member of ALPHA ETA Chapter at Harvard. As that chapter's delegate to the General Convention, he was elected 1st Vice President and served two terms, 1 923 and 1924 Later, he chaired the Fraternity's first Committee on Discrimination during the 1940 General Convention in Kansas City.
Brother Alexander was a legendary and inspiring brother to all Alpha men across the country His widow, Mrs Sadie T M Alexander, is also a distinguished attorney
Brother PERCY BRINKLEY entered Omega Chapter on October 6, 1974, at the age of 65 A lawyer for more than 30 years, Brother Brinkley practiced in Washington and later in Baltimore
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, the late Brother Brinkley attended LeMoyne College and Howard University, where he earned his law degree He was a member of the Board of Deacons of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and a charter member and officer of the Chesapeake Club, the Monumental Bar Association and the Thursday Night Club
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY,
INC.
EAST
CONNECTICUT
Director
Ctha N Brown Jr
203 Flax Hil Road Norwalk CT 06854
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
* Zeta (Yale U)
Edward F Honesty Jr
688 Yale Station New Haven, CT 06520
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Beta Sigma Lambda (Hartford)
Elbert A Powell
230 Mountain Rd West Hartford CT 06119
Zeta Phi Lambda (Stamford)
David A Austin (P)
29 Quintard Terrace Stamford CT 06902
* Eta Alpha lambda (New Haven)
Richard Jacobs
84 Sherman Ave Hamden, CT 06518
WASHINGTON,D.C.
Director Albert T Relitord
1503 16th St. N.W Apt 604 Washington, D.C 20036
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Beta (Howard University)
Sylvester Robinson (CS) Box 506 Washington DC 20059
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Mu Lambda (Washington DC)
Otis C Davenport (S) 1342 Ritchie PI., N.E Washington DC 20017
Omicron Lambda Alpha (Washington DC)
Phillip N Orticke Jr IP) 14436 Astrodome Dr Silver Spring MD 20906
DELAWARE
Director
William Young Del-Valley 600 Pockwood Rd Wilmington DE 19802
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
* Gamma Sigma (Delaware State College)
David Allen
Box 180 DSC Dover DE 19901
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Gamma Theta Lambda (Wilmington!
Jan.es A Gray (Pi PO Box 1622 Wilmington DE 19899
* Zeta Rho Lambda (Dover)
Jethro C Williams
P.O Box 5-DSC Dover, DE 19901
MARYLAND
Director
Herman Sydnor 3001 Granada Ave Baltimore MD
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Beta Alpha (Morgan State College)
Alan V Poulson (P) 2318 Koko Lane Baltimore MD 21216
Walter Sullivan 2405 Glenridge Ct Greensboro NC 27405
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Alpha Omicron (Johnson C Smith University)
Mallory D Felder (P) PC Box 785 - J.C.S.U Charlotte, NC 28208
Beta Epsilon (A«, T State U)
Mack Parker (P)
Box A 14 NC A&T State U Greensburo, NC 27411
* Beta Zeta (Elizabeth City State U)
Dexter Jones 1203 Southern Ave
Elizabeth Cty, NC 27909
Beta lota (Winston-Salem State U)
Robert G Hedgepeth (P) P.O Box 14318-WSSU Winston-Salem, NC 27102
* Beta Rho (Shaw U)
Beta Rho Chapter
Box 201-Shaw U Raleigh NC 27602
Gamma Beta (North Carolina Central U
Dennis Levi Forbes (CS) P.O Box 19484-NCU Durham, NC 27707
Gamma Mu (Livingston College)
Larry D Giles
Box 62 Livingston College Salisbury, NC 28144
Gamma Psi (St Augustine's College)
Samuel McGinis P.O Box 1117 Raleigh, NC 27611
Epsilon Zeta (Fayetteville State U)
Howard Picett (CS) P.O Box 1438 Fayetteville NC 28301
Zeta Epsilon (Barber-Scotia College)
Charles C King (S) Box 437-Barber-Scotia College Concord NC 28025
Eta Nu (East Carolina State U) NO REPORT
Eta Omicron (North Carolina State)
Calvin McNeill (S) P.O Box 5483-NSU Raleigh NC 27607
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Kappa Lambda (Greensboro)
George Breathett (CS) P.O Box 21052 Greensboro NC 27420
* Phi Lambda (Raleigh)
Richard E Ball 1509 Summerville Circle Raleigh, NC 27610
Alpha Pi Lambda (Winston-Salem)
John P Bond, III 726 25th Street N.W Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Beta Theta Lambda (Durham)
Beta Mu Lambda (Salisbury)
Frank R Brown (T) 815 W Thomas Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Beta Nu Lambda (Charlotte)
McKinley A Cochane (P) 2015 Patton Ave Charlotte, NC 28216
* Gamma Kappa Lambda (Wilmington)
B T Washington 1417 Queen Street Wilmington, NC 28401
Gamma Psi Lambda (Asheville)
James E King (CS) 81 Taft Ave Asheville, NC 28803
Epsilon Rho Lambda (Fayetteville)
Frederick Hill (P) 2509 Caldonia Circle Fayetteville NC 28301
Epsilon Sigma Lambda (Tarboro) NO REPORT
Epsilon Chi Lambda (Elizabeth City) E N Smith (P) Box 102-ESU Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Zeta Eta Lambda (Kinston NC)
B F Hall, Jr (S) 1007 E Caswell St Kinston NC 28501
Eta Mu Lambda (Gastonia)
Joel C Marable (S) 407 Belevedere Circle Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Theta Omicron Lambda (Goldsboro) John D Stokes (S) 306 W Chestnut Street Goldsboro, NC 27530
SOUTH CAROLINA
Director
William J Davis, Jr 4509 Williamburg Drive Columbia SC 29203
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Beta Delta (South Carolina State)
Joe Singleton (P) Box 1954-SCSC Orangeburg SC 29117
* Gamma Gamma (Allen U)
Claude J Wells Box 120 Allen U Columbia, SC 29204
Gamma Pi (Benedict College) Ernest Alexander (P) Jenkins Hall-Benedict U Columbia, SC 29204
" Delta Alpha (Claflin U) Lee Oatice McKinnon 509 Buckley Street Orangeburg, SC 29115
Eta lota IVoorhees College) Thurmond White (P) Battle Hall-Voorhees College Denmark, SC 29042
Theta Nu (U of South Carolina) Richard Reed (P) Box 84511 Columbia, SC 29208
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Alpha Psi Lambda (Columbia) Joe E Brown (CS) 1605 Frye Road Columbia SC 29203
Beta Kappa Lambda (Charleston) NO REPORT
Gamma Gamma Lambda (Greenville)
P.O Box 92576 Atlanta, GA 30314
P.O Box 5531
I Greenville, MS 38701
A J H Clement, III 2505 Weaver Street Durham, NC 27707
Fred W Bostic (S) 201 Kennedy Drive Greenville SC 39605
Delta Zeta Lambda (Orangeburg)
Peter Felder IP)
Claflin College Orangeburg SC 29115
Delta Kappa Lambda (florence)
Joseph E Heyward (S) PO Box 384 Florence SC 29501
Eta Omicron Lambda (Rock riill) NO REPORT
Theta Phi Lambda (Bennettsville)
Ralph W Dupree (CS)
Beautv Spot Road Bennettsville SC 29511
' lota Eta Lambda (Denmark)
Arthur J H Clement, Jr
Voorhees College Denmark SC 29042
TENNESSEE
Director
Zenocb G Adams
1024 Kellow Street Nashville TN 37208
Chi (Meharry Medical College)
Michael Shaw (P)
Box 143 Meharry Medical College Nashville TN 37208
Alpha Chi (Fisk U)
Victor G Brown (P)
Box 329-Fisk U Nashville TN 37203
Beta Xi (LeMoyne-Owen College)
Lee Lester IP)
1307 Florida Street Memphis TN 38109
Beta Omicron (Tennessee A & I U)
Dennis Lawson (CS)
Box 149TSU Nashville, TN 37203
Beta Pi (Lane College)
Gregory Scott (P)
211 Jackson Street Jackson, TN 38301
* Gamma Omicron (Knoxville College)
Gamma Omicron Chapter
Box 382 Knoxville College Knoxville, TN 37921
Eta Phi (U of Tennessee)
loshuah L Barber
3120 Wilcox Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37411
Theta Pi (Austin Peay State U)
R Briggs (CS)
Hillview Hgts Apt C-19 Clarksville TN 37040
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Tau Lambda iNashville)
Havrlen E Ballard, Jr (CS)
P 0 Box 5646 Nashville TN 37208
Psi Lambda (Chattanooga)
Albert M Miller Jr (S) 718 Midland Pike Chattanooga, TN 37411
Alpha Oalta Lambda (Memphis)
George 0 Clark, Jr IS)
1217 Fountain Court Memphis, TN 38106
Alpha Mu Lambda (Knoxville)
Edward 0 Hill (P)
2643 Linden Ave Knoxville, TN 37914
Beta Upsilon Lambda (Jackson)
Herman Stone
841 Lane Ave Jackson, TN 38301
Kappa Zeta Lambda (Clarksville) NO REPORT
SOUTHWEST
ARKANSAS
Director
William H Fowler
2515 Ringo
Little Rock, AR 72201
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Beta Chi (Philander Smith College)
Arthur E Hines (P)
Box 530-Philander Smith College Little Rock, AR 72203
' Gamma Delta (A M & N College)
Oliver B McFalls
1103 A North Cedar Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Theta Kappa (Henderson State College)
Johnny Harris IP) Route 1 Box 176C Gordon AR 71743
Theta Upsilon (Arkansas State University)
Roger Veasley IP)
Box 1183 State University Ark Jonesboro, AR 72467
Theta Psi (State College of Arkansas)
Walter Credit (P) Box 646 - SCA Conway, AR 72032
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Pi Lambda (Little Rock)
Acie L Johnson (P) 2409 Howard Street Little Rock, AR 72206
Delta Sigma Lambda (Pine Bluff)
Calvin Matlock (CS)
1000 W 2nd Avenue Pine Bluff AR 71601
Theta Tau Lambda (Helena)
George L Denton (S)
263 California Street Marianna, AR 72360
LOUISIANA
Director
Ray 0 Wright 823 Atkinson Monroe LA 71201
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
' Beta Sigma (Southern U) Reuben Turner , Box 9929 Southern U Baton Rouge LA 70813
Beta Tau IXavier U)
Don?ell Floyd (DE)
St Michael's Dorm New Orleans, LA 70125
Beta Phi (Dillard U)
James V Langie (S) PO Box 214 New Orleans LA 70122
Delta Sigma (Grambling U)
Michael Gaines (P) P.O Box 821 Grambling, LA 71245
' Epsilon Upsilon (Southern U)
Marshall Jackson
1408 S Miro, Apt A New Orleans, LA 70125
Zeta Xi IU of South West Louisiana)
Carol Bourgeois
Box 1889 U of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, LA 70501
Eta Kappa (Louisiana Tech U)
Richard Fisher Box 6522 Louisiana Tech U Ruston, LA 71270
• Theta Theta (McNeese U)
Glenneth Coleman
Box 233-MSU
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Theta Phi (Louisiana State U)
Kenneth L Jones
728 Desire St., Apt 2
New Orleans, LA 70122
Theta Chi (Northwestern State U)
Hilton Verrett (P) P.O Box 5232
Natchitoches LA 71457
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
' Sigma Lambda (New Orleans)
Dr Walter E Morial
3328 St Anthony Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70126
Beta lota Lambda (Baton Rouge)
Paul E Waller (CS) 1654 78th Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
* Delta Upsilon Lambda (Shrcveport)
James C Leary
2961 Looney Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
Epsilon Kappa Lambda (Grambling)
lacob T Stewart (P)
P 0 Drawer 604
Grambling LA 71245
• Epsilon Psi Lambda (Alexandria)
George W Thompson
3616 13th Street
Alexandria LA 71301
* Zeta Chi Lambda (Bogalusa)
Albert L Jordan
1502 North Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Zeta Psi Lambda (Lake Charles)
Joseph Y Ballard
2911 General Mitchell Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Eta Gamma Lambda (Lafayette)
Alvin Wiltz (S) 832 Begnaud Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Eta Delta Lambda (Monroe)
Louis Pargoud (CS)
500 Jason Drive Monroe, LA 71201
lota Xi Lambda (Opelousas)
Donald J Bush (P)
P 0 Box 329 Opelousas LA 70570
OKLAHOMA
Director Roy L Watson 4401 North Thompson
Oklahoma City OK 73105
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Beta Kappa (Langston U)
Ronald Walker (P) Langston U Langston OK 73050
Epsilon Epsilon (Oklahoma State Ui
Ronnie Foster
408 N Washington Stillwater OK 74074
Zeta Zeta (U of Oklahoma)
Andrew Watkins 640 Elm Norman CK 73069
Zeta Sigma (Central State U!
Terry lynn Dungee, III
3232 Prespect Oklahoma City, OK
* Zeta Upsilon (Northeastern State College)
Eta Theta
(East Central State College)
Alvin Thomson (S)
P.O Box 1734 Ada, OK 74820
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
' Alpha Tau Lambda (Tulsa)
Percy J Perry, Jr 3125 N Hartford Place Tulsa, OK 74106
Beta Epsilon Lambda (Boley) L G Ashley (S) P.O Box 247 Boley OK 74829
B:ta Eta Lambda (Oklahoma City)
William G Henderson (P) P.O Box 11568 Oklahoma City OK 73111
Beta Chi Lambda (Muskogee)
Vernon L Foshee (S) 725 N Terrace Blvd Muskogee OK 74401
Zeta Gamma Lambda (Langston)
Robert S Anderson (CPI Box 778 Langston, OK 73050
Eta Xi Lambda (Lawton)
Maj E W McMillan Jr IS)
P.O Box 1335 Lawton OK 73501
TEXAS
Director
Roosevelt Johnson 2521 South Blvd Dallas TX 75215
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Delta (Huston Tillotson College)
Leroy Hasley (S)
Box 103-HTC Austin TX 78702
* Alpha Sigma (Wiley U)
Robert T Lewis P.O Box 464-Wiley College Marshall, TX 75670
* Gamma Alpha (Texas College)
Tommy Walker Texas College Tyler, TX 75701
Delta Theta (Texas Southern U)
Kenneth Ray Long (P) 3201 Wheeler Ave Houston, TX 77004
* Epsilon Gamma (Bishop College)
Donald Yares Box 233 Bishop College Dallas TX 75241
* Epsilon lota IU of Texas)
Epsilon lota Chapter Box 1712 Ami n TX 78741
* Epsilon Rho (Lamar Tech State College)
Edward Ni- on Box 10124-Lamar U Station Beaumont TX 77710
Epsilon Sigma (St Mary's UI
Roy Washington CS' PS Box 2406 S.m Antonio TX 78298
' Zeta Kappa IU of Texas)
G'-orpe Ellis 211! Sun Bowl Dr. =113 A El Paso TX 79902
Zeta Tau (East Texas U)
Fdward Johnson (CS) Box SET Station Commerce TX 75428
Zeta Chi (U of Texas at Arlington)
* Eta Gamma
(Prairie View A & M College)
Terry Haywood Box 2255 PVC
Prairie View, TX 77445
Eta Epsilon (North Texas State U) & Vinson Brewster (P)
Box 5493 N T Station Denton, TX 76203
* Eta Mu (U of Houston)
Randolph Byrd 2612 Ruth Houston, TX 77004
Eta Upsilon (Texas Tech U)
Henry Wheeler (CS) 2801 8th Lubbock, TX 79409
Eta Psi (Texas Christian U) NO REPORT
Th:ta Alpha (Jarvis Christian College)
Jerry E Parker - J.C.C Hawkins, TX 75765
' Theta Mu (Sam Houston State U)
Cornell Brown
Sam Houston State U Huntsville, TX 77340
lota Kappa (Paul Quinn College) NO REPORT
lota Mu (Stephen S Austin State U) NO REPORT
lota Omicron (Southern Methodist U)
Robert S Butler (P)
Box 3183SMU Dallas TX 75275
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Alpha Eta Lambda (Houston TX) W H Fotiche' (CS)
2500 N, MacGregor Way =157 Houston TX 77004
Alpha Sgima Lambda (Dallas)
Earnest L Wallace (P)
2334 S Good Latimer Expressway Dallas TX 75215
Beta Tau Lambda (Ft Worth)
John Booker Jr (CS) 1316 Stafford Drive Fort Worth TX 76134
Gamma Eta Lambda
Archile E Petit (P) 4412 Elmsgrove Drive Austin TX 78721
' Gamma Pi Lambda (Galveston)
Frank Windom
3215 Avenue M Vi Galveston TX 77550
Gamma Tau Lambda (Beaumont)
Elijah Moye (CS) 4125 South Fourth Street Beaumont TX 77705
Gamma Upsilon Lambda (Marshall)
T E Gray (CS) P 0 Box 583
Marshall TX 75670
0?lta Rho Lambda (San Antonio) Frank Evans, Jr (S)
318 S Monumental St San Antonio TX 78203
Epsilon Alpha Lambda (Tyler)
Joe Jones
1810 North Fenton Avenue Tyler TX 75701
Epsilon Epsilon Lambda (Waco)
M.ron Yarbrough (P)
1809 Mahalia Drive Waco, TX 76705
Eta Chi (Northeast Louisiana U)
Andre' Ooyal McDade (P)
PO Box40NLU Monroe, LA 71201
Marion Terry
Box 340 Haskell Hall NSC Tahlequah, OK 74464
Marvin Mooney (CS) Box 19193-UTA Station Arlington, TX 76019
Epsilon Tau Lambda (Prairie View) iames Johnson (P) PO Box 2790
Priarie View TX 77445
Epsilon Ph Lambda (Port Arthur! NO REPORT
* Zeta Tau Lambda (Amarilio)
Johnny N Allen
P.O Box 841 Amarilio, TX 79105
Eta Upsilon Lambda (Odessa) NC REPORT
Theta Delta Lambda IEI Paso) NO REPORT
Theta Kappa Lambda (Lubbock) NO REPORT
Kappa Gamma Lambda (Texarkana) NO REPORT
WEST
ARIZONA (Phoenix) NEW MEXICO
Director
William M Corbin
2401 W Cherry Lynn Rd Phoenix AZ 85015
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Delta Tau Lambda (Phoenix)
William M Corbin (CS 2401 W Cherry Lynn Rd Phoenix AZ 85015
lota Psi Lambda [Albuquerque, NM;
Samuel E Harm li ;P PO Box 5-135 Kutl.ind AEB NM) Alhuqu irju NM -
ARIZONA (Tucson) NEVADA
Director
Felix Goodwin 7065 N Stardust Tucson AZ 85718
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Zeta Theta (U of Arizona! NO REPORT
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Eta Psi Lambda (Tucson
Norman Bartee (CS) 8321 E Karolee PI Tucson AZ 85710
Theta Pi Lambda (Las Vegas' NO REPORT
CALIFORNIA
(Bakersfield-Fresno Area)
Director
William H Day
3654 Santa Ana Ave Fresno CA 93726
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Epsilon Beta (Fresno State College)
Mr Harold Mucker (P) 1222 E Kauiland St Fresno CA 93706
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
lota Nu Lambda (Fresno)
Charles Francis (P) 1052 Klette Fresno CA 93706
Kappa Eta Lambda (Bakersfield)
Herbert L Nealy (P) 4608 El Monte Way Bakersfield CA 93309
CALIFORNIA (Bay Area)
Director Grandvel Jackson
257 Kensington Way S.in Fiancisco CA 94127
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Alpha Epsilon (UC Berkeley) NO REPORT
Oelta Omicron (Stanford
George Hall 1323 Gilman Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Epsilon Mu (San Jose Ui
Nathaniel Newman (P) 6291 Purple Hills Drive San Jose CA 95119
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Gamma Phi Lambda (Berkeley'
Luther R Harris (P) 4851 Scotia Ave Oakland CA 94605
Gamma Chi Lambda (San Francisco)
H Wellon Flynn (T) 565 Grove St S.in Francisco CA 94102
Eta Sigma Lambda (Palo Alto:
Charles Kelly 1167 Maraschino Dr Sunnyvale CA 94087
Theta Beta Lambda (Richmond NO REPORT
Kappa Alpha Lambda (Monterey!
lohn 1 Phillips (P) P.O Box 252 Monterey CA 93940
Kappa Omicron Lambda fVallejo)
Otha M Green (S) 418 LaDera Dr Vallejo CA 94590
CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles Area)
Director
Clinton Minnis 2118 S Bagley St los Angeles, CA 90034
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Gamma X (U of California) NO REPORT
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Beta Psi Lambda iLos Angeles)
Samuel W Davis (RS) 6743 3rd Ave Los Angeles CA 90043
Eta Pi Lambda Pasadena)
Mr Frank A Nicholson (PI P.O Box 1884 Altadena CA 91001
lota Zeta Lambda (Compton!
Wilson Crim 4234 Don Diablo Dr los Angeles CA 90008
CALIFORNIA
(Sacramento-Stockton Area)
Oirector
Clifford Basfield
520 West 5th Street Slockton CA 95206
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this figure, but some are nearing the 1 00% mark Operation 3,000 Again, I should like to remind all brothers to be at the Miami convention The theme will be "Alpha's Outreach to Business." The entire convention will be centered around business and business encouragement Brothers John H Johnson and LeRoy Jeffries, Co-chairmen of the Business Encouragement Commission, are asking that every region make business encouragement a part of its regional program
"Miss Black and Gold" Pageant. We are asking every region to feature the "Miss Black and Gold" Pageant. Brother Nathaneil Veale of Morehouse College is the Chairman, and he may be contacted for information necessary to stage this pageant
The $1 Million Project. The Education Foundation, in its winter meeting in Detroit, finalized plans to achieve its $1 million scholarship project goal Brother Herman B Smith and
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
That] Eta 'Davis CA A; Murray (Pi 1220 51h St =13 Davis CA 95616
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Zeta Beta Lambda (Sacramento/ Marcus Crowder (P) PO Box 22261 •nto.CA 95831
CALIFORNIA (San Bernadino Area)
Director Kennclh Chapman 846 East Margarita St Rialto CA 92376
COLLEGE CHAPTERS
Alpha Delta U of Southern California)
Bennie J Harris Jr 2727 Ellendale Place 16 los Angeles CA 90007
lota Chi Redlands CA)
loseph Lawn no* tones. Jr IP
Johnston West Rm =201 U of Redlands R.dlands CA 92373
lota Ps (California Polytechnic U) loseh Paige (S) 147 E Golden Ave los Angeles CA 90003
CALIFORNIA
(San Diego Area)
Director Samuel McElroy 6531 Hopedale Ct San Diego CA 92120
COLLEGE CHAPTERS Eta Sigma [San Diego CA! Norman Hall IS! 2611 Keen Drive Sin Piego CA 92120
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Zeta Sigma Lambda (San Diego! Reginald Jackson (CS) 3194 Camimto Quixote San Diego CA 92154
COLORADO
Director Harrison Hudson
2655 locust St Denver CC 80207
COLLEGE CHAPTERS ' Alpha lota (U of Colorado Marcellus Martin 3321 Buch St Denver CO 80207
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
Delta Fs Lambda Denver CO
William L Guidrv (CS Wheeling Street over CO 80239
lota Omicron Lambda (Colorado Springs) Leon Jenkins P 628 E Fountain Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80903
WASHINGTON OREGON
Director Clifford Donley Jr 347 29th Ave Seattle WA 98122
COLLEGE CHAPTIRS
Alpha Xi U of Washington1 Marcus Nelson (CS) PO Box 22219 Seattle WA 98122
Beta Psi IU of Oregon NO REPORT
ALUMNI CHAPTERS • Epsilon Zeta lambda (Portland OR) Car Dei2 9144 N Chautaugua Portland OR 97217
Zeta Pi Lambda (Seattle WA Wallace L Johnson 2451 26th Ave E Seattle WA 98102
lota Mn Lambda (Tacoma WA) Fupene S Morris (S) Box 171 Fern Hill Station Tacoma WA 98412
the members of the Board of Directors of the Education Foundation have done a good job in projecting this program Every Alpha man must make a contribution to this project because it is worthy and is in the tradition of Alphas. The General President made his contribution of $1 .OOO and looks forward to making another contribution this year The members of the Board of Directors have also made their contributions
Operation 25,000 At the last convention in California, we had 10,000 paid members—and we plan to increase that number by 5,000 by the convention in Miami In order to do that, we must establish new chapters, reclaim brothers, and initiate new members We can achieve this goal of 5,000 additional men by convention time if every Alpha brother gets behind this project
This must not be just a new year — it must be a new opportunity for Alpha to push to new thrusts!
Dr Walter Washington General President
SOUTHERN (Easter Weekend) March 27-29,1975 Charleston, SC
SOUTHWESTERN (Easter Weekend) March 28 & 29,1975 Monroe, LA
WESTERN (Easter Weekend) March 27-29,1975 San Diego, CA
