tation in memory of our late Brother Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, June 27, 1976, at 3:00 P.M. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Germantown. Selected by the staff members of their respective schools, each awardee was chosen on the basis of academic excellence, high moral character, demonstrated leadership, and school and/or community involvement. The twenty-six recipients from middle and junior high schools each received a $25 U.S. Savings Bond, and the six graduated senior high school awardees were presented $100 each. Each awardee also received a certificate in memory of our last Brother Dr. King. This event marked the first time in the history of Alpha in Philadelphia that the two alumni chapters have worked together on a project rather than an Alpha convention. In past years Rho and Zeta Omicron Lambda gave separate awards programs in the schools of the city. This waste of worthwhile effort came to a halt when Brother Bennie G. McMorris and Brother Lloyd R. Westfield were elected to chair the Education Committees of their respective chapters. When this dynamic duo presented the idea to their chapters, it was well received. Both chapters funded the scholarship program. Bennie G. McMorris of Zeta Omicron Lambda and Lloyd R. Westfield of Rho Chapter were joint committee chairmen for the program which attracted more than 350 Alphas, their wives, parents of the honorees, and friends. Thomas Watkins of Rho Chapter, Director of Non-Instructional Personnel for the Philadelphia School District, was the keynote speaker and his thoughtprovoking and timely remarks were on the theme "Social Responsibility." Bennie G. McMorris
MIDWEST univ. of missouri southern Illinois univ. The Brothers of Beta Eta Chapter, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), would like to present a brief history of our Miss Black Eboness Pageant, an outstanding campus event. The Miss Eboness Pageant is a function founded and originated by the brothers of Beta Eta in 1972. This year's pageant will be our 5th annual and the event is held each year concurrent with SlU's homecoming activities. Last year's pageant had an attendance of approximately 900 persons and 200 brothers and Angels. We are expecting an attendance of 1,500 persons at this year's event, to be held on Saturday, October 23, 1976. Our current Miss Eboness, who will relinquish her crown and banner on that date, is Ms. Archeta Blaine. We are proud to note that she has received a great deal of recognition because of the talent she displayed in the '75 pageant. Beta Eta received a Service Award for its 1975 Miss Eboness Pageant, of which we are extremely proud, and we would like to encourage everyone to attend the 1976 program. Many SIU officials attend the pageant each year. One of our regular guest speakers is Brother Harney Welch, Dean of Student Life, who is the first and only Black dean at SIU. This years Masters of Ceremonies will be Brothers George D. Jones, Assistant Advisor of Student Life, and Charles Johnson, Social Chairman. Make Plans To Attend! -Sfeve Richards
For Epsilon Psi, the highlights of the conclusion of the Spring 76 semester were miscolored by the entrance of Gary Thurman, an outstanding alumni brother, into Omega Chapter. Brother Thurman, who died in February, was the first member of Epsilon Psi to enter Omega. On March 19 & 20, the Midwestern Regional Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Epsilon Psi was well represented by the number of brothers in attendance, including the alumni turnout. Participation in the events of the convention was total and sincere. We received first place in the display competition and bedazzled everyone with a fine performance to receive first place in the songfest. Much was learned through the attendance of business sessions. We left Indianapolis thoroughly enlightened. April 27 marked our chapter's 11th anniversary and it was celebrated with due respect and pomp. We also added a new member to our family of brotherhood, Dewey Pruitt. We now prepare ourselves for what we hope will be another successful year. -Thaddeus Williams
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Gamma Beta Lambda Chapter, Frankfort, Kentucky, is moving onward and upward. Chapter officers for the 1975-76 fraternal year were: Gus T. Ridgel, President; William Bearden, Vice President; Larry Yarborough, Secretary; Donald Lyons, Assistant Secretary; Arnold Wright, Treasurer; Harry Baker, Chaplain; and, Warren C. Swindell, Editor-to-the-Sphinx. Brother Bearden was elected to fill the office of Vice President after the position was vacated by Brother Hubert Grimes, who accepted a position in Atlanta, Georgia as a member of Brother Dr. Johnny Ray Hill's staff at the Office for the Advancement of Public Negro Colleges. Because Brother Grimes is a dedicated Alpha and a conscientious man of service, our chapter regrets losing him to Atlanta. Brothers of Gamma Beta Lambda are active in key leadership and service positions both on the campus of Kentucky State University and in the FrankRho and Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapters held joint scholarship programs in June. fort community. Brother Booker T. Brother Thomas Watkins (right photo) was guest speaker and Brothers B. G. McMorris, C. Keels, W. Ross, Jr., and L Westfield pose following the event. Holmes, M.D., the only Black medical
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