the Fraternity and a former Director of Educational Activities, is chairman of Lincoln's Division of Humanities and Fine Arts. Other prominent brothers include Brother S. Morris Talley, chairman of the Division of Applied Sciences; Brother James Seeney, chairman of the Division of Education; and Brother James D. Parks, former longtime art editor of the Sphinx, head of the Art Department.
u. of akron Alpha Tau Chapter (University of Akron) celebrated its 50th Anniversary on May 9th. The Akron chapter, founded in 1925, became the first officially recognized Black organization on the University of Akron campus in 1957. The f o u n d e r s included Norman McGhee, Paul Berry, Elmer Cheeks, Dr. John Dunbar, Atty, Emmer Lancaster, Dr. C. R. Lewis and Atty. Arte Fleming. Celebration activities for the anniversary included a dance for dorm students; a Greek Alpha Phi Alpha Review, which featured lines by Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha sororities; a Commemoration Dinner with Eta Tau Lambda chapter, during which two of the chapter's living founders, Attorneys Fleming and Lancaster, were honored. Brother Fleming, 8 8 years old, is expected to be "the oldest living Alpha in the world." He still possesses a keen mind and expressed great satisfaction with the accomplishments of the chapter since its founding. Atty. Lancaster, the first Black to graduate from the University of Akron, was similarly impressed and indicated that the college brothers could "call on me any time." Alpha Tau, which promotes mutual assistance both academically and socially, has a present membership of thirty-five brothers. Included are four
Members of ALPHA TAU - (L to R), First Row: Richmond Davis, Ricky Alexander, Roy Purnell, Glenn Dunning, Aaron Suber. Second Row: George Barnes, Larry Thomas, Anthony King, Don Boyd, Leroy Basnight, Harold Jennings, Third Row: Ike Streeter, Sanford Bennett, Julius Booker, Mike Hughes, Dennis Ragins, Greg Jones, Cornelius Spivey, Larry Harris and Mike Portis.
university faculty members: Dr. N.F. Davis, Professor of Management; Mr. Richard Nell, Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer; Mr. Walter Evege, Assistant Director of Admissions; and Major Leon Ridley, ROTC officer. In addition, the chapter also has about twenty-five little sisters (Alpha-Bettes). In the past year, chapter members have been involved in a range of community projects, including: aiding the Women's Auxiliary in a rummage sale held last fall for Children's Hospital; sponsoring a circus trip for 15 inner-city youth and their parents; assisting the Poor Peoples Association of Akron; and holding a dance to gather food for Thanksgiving dinner for ten needy families. Alpha Tau brothers also gave speeches on Black self-development during Men's Day at Wesley Temple AME Zion Church, campaigned doorto-door for Thaddeus Garrett and donated money to the Mclntyre Chevrolet winter shoe f u n d . In cooperation with the Black United Students, Alpha Tau boasted the largest donation to the Joan Little
President Richmond Davis (left) and Vice President Don Boyd (rear) present chapter founders with awards.
Defense Fund. Academically, Alpha Tau brothers tutor students and assist Black freshmen in registration and orientation. Socially, we supported Constance Bowman (Alpha-Bette) in the Homecoming Contest. We also participated in the Inter-Fraternal Council basketball competition and took 1st Place in the Fraternity Division and finished second in total competition. Brother Glenn Dunning was named Most Valuable Player of the FraternityIndependents All-Star basketball game. The brothers elected Miss Jerri Edge (Alpha-Bette) as Miss Alpha Sweetheart, presenting her with a $ 1 0 0 savings bond to be used for academic purposes. On Sweethearts and Valentines Day, we sent cards to all Black women residing on campus and gave special gifts to the sororities. Also, Alpha Tau was responsible for initiating the founders of the newly chartered lota Phi Chapter at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. Brother Richmond Davis, the chapter president, was chosen "Brother of the Year" by the brothers.
Attending the AT 50th Anniversary are former MW Vice President James Williams: Ricky Alexander; AT founder Emmer Lancaster; Don Boyd; AT founder Artee Fleming; AT president Richmond Davis; and NE Ohio Director Joe Hill.