one occasion received an award for being "The Most Scholarly Athlete." He is now an instructor of swimming and football coach at the College. Brother Ellis is also volunteer Director of the Intramural Sports Program at the college and on several occasions has conducted swimming sessions for handicapped children. The local chapter has reached unprecedented heights under Brother Ellis' leadership, receiving both the State and Regional Awards as, "Outstanding Alumni Chapter of Year."
BETA PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER
memphis state As Alpha enters its 71st year of brotherhood, manly deeds and service to the community, Kappa Eta Chapter at Memphis State University continues to work hard to maintain these goals. The spring semester has been especially fruitful for Kappa Eta in our emphasis on helping the community. The brothers recently donated a new color television to the Walker Avenue Boy's Club. We have also served as official "Big Brothers" to the Boy's Club, helping the boys in school and during their leisure time. Future plans call for a picnic for the club and donating science equipment for the club's science room. Kappa Eta also sponsored a College Day for the students at the George Washington Carver High S c h o o l ,
holding rap sessions with the students and stressing the importance of higher education. The agenda for the day included discussions on fianancial aid, scholarship, and curriculum. Kappa Eta continually makes follow-ups to Carver to assist students in preparing for entrance exams and applying for scholarships and financial aid. The chapter continued its community outreach by holding a giant Easter Egg Hunt and Party for underprivileged children in the area. Officers of Kappa Eta are: Robert Somerville, President; Michael Cox, Vice President; Reggie Banks, Secretary; Doug Townsend, Treasurer. There are also eleven members of the Sphinx Club.
florida The 70th anniversary of the founding of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was commemorated by Zeta Alpha Lambda on Sunday, December 6, 1976 The founders day program that was held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, was the best ever. The brothers of our chapter thought of a unique idea in which different members would read short parts on topics relating to Alpha. The participating brothers were as follows: Brother Leonard Bass - "Alpha Brother Paul Robeson"; Brother Ronald De Hart - "House of Alpha"; Brother Andrew De Graffenreidt - "Alphas In
Kappa Eta Brothers present color t.v. to boys'club (below, left). Shown are brothers Edward Jackson, Michael Cox, Robert Somerville and members of the club. (Right) Kappa Eta's Spring Pledge club (standing, I to r) Michael Stovall, Odis Alston, Myron Gray, Willis Hardaway, Michael Stewart, and Mark Bell (Kneeling, I to r) John Mack, Tyler Moore, Jr., Albert Sweet, Jr., Tecumseah Jones and Michael Hollis.
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