Sidney Guralnick, Provost. In the words of Ronald Andre, chapter president, "Alpha Phi Alpha has come of age on this campus and such a concrete contribution to the institute reaffirms our dedication to the I.IT. community and to the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha."
michigon state u The Brothers of Gamma Tau Chapter, Michigan State University, are happily predicting another fine year of "Alphadom" on the M.S.U. campus with officers Michael Blackman, President; Todd Greer, Recording Secretary; Lorenzo Waters, Financial Secretary; Vincent Hushaw, Dean of Pledges; Leroy Jackson Parliamentarian; Anthony Moffett, N.P.H.C. Representative; and neophytes Stephen Smith, Social Chairman; Leveto Squalls, Corresponding Secretary. Under the leadership of their officers, the Brothers have already started working on their community projects. The chapter is continuing its support of the South Side Boy's Club of Lansing by sponsoring a Halloween Benefit for 150 underprivileged children supplying them with apples, apple cider, and other delicious goodies. For Thanksgiving, the Brothers will be doing their annual Thanksgiving Benefit in which turkey baskets will be given to needy families in the community. Gamma Tau is proud to tell of the accomplishments of outstanding Brothers from its chapter. This year, Brother Castel Hibbert was awarded an Alpha Phi Alpha scholarship. We are proud that the scholarship went to a member of our beloved chapter. Also, Brother Kevin Tolliver won the presidency of the National Pan Hellenic Council, the major governing body for all Black Greeks on M.S.U.'s campus. It is also the only N.P.H.C. chapter on a predominately white campus. The Brothers of Gamma Tau feel that you have to believe in yourself before others can believe in you. Here at Michigan State University we believe in our cause for the community, for the betterment of Blacks on campus, and service to all mankind. Togetherness is the key to the success of Gamma Tau Chapter. We pride ourselves in uplifting and maintaining the fraternal bond through the love of each member. So, if you're ever in Michigan, come on up and visit the "Hood" at Michigan State University, 36
"home of the flaming G.T., castle of the majestic Black and Gold!" Michael D. Blackman
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university life has included being a member of: Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, the student government association, the Venezuelan and Costa Rican Clubs. He has also been a recipient of awards to study in Argentina and Costa Rica. As a result of his interests in foreign countries Brother Pollard has been called upon, on various occasions, by the university to assist in translating for Spanish speaking individuals. His most recent activity occurred during a conference of all Latin American University Chancellors. We of Delta Eta Lambda recognize these and other activities of Brother Pollard as exemplifying those high characteristics found in all Alpha men.
Delta Eta Lambda, Alpha Phi Alpha's Chapter in Topeka, Kansas, is one which, through its members, exemplifies the outstanding characteristics of what Alphadom stands for. Recently one of its members, Steven L. Pollard, was recognized for his energetic activities. Steven, a graduate student in Human Development and Portuguese at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, has been an active member of the chapter in his positions as Associate Editor to the Sphinx and Director of Educational Activities. During the chapter's 30th Founders' Day Celebration Steven was awarded a book scholarship which will The Brothers of Beta Eta Chapter at be utilized to further his academic Southern Illinois University-Carbondale interests. are moving full speed ahead, marching The Office of Supportive Educational "Onward and Upward Toward The Services at the university has recogniz- Light." ed our Brother for his outstanding inOn the weekend of October 28, the volvement as a Student Resource Aid. Brothers of Beta Eta Chapter, in keepWhile in the program he worked as a ing with our convention theme "A peer counselor of disadvantaged Tribute to the Black Women," held its university students, headed a major Eighth Annual Miss Eboness Pageant in campus wide publicity campaign and Carbondale. An estimated 3,000 peodevised a Study Hall Clinic as a means ple attended from Illinois and surrounto improve the participant's study skills. ding states. Some 14 women were In conjunction, the Jaycees con- honored, displaying various talents sidered Brother Pollard's credentials which included singing, dancing, and and community involvement to be of fashion designing. The pageant is not a relatively high potential. Therefore, they beauty contest and takes a lot of planhave recognized him as one of the ning, which is usually done almost a Outstanding Young Men of America for year in advance. Most of the Brothers in 1978. This prestigious award nationally the chapter are not quite a year old in honors young men who exemplify the fraternity. superior leadership ability and whose This year's winner of the pageant was efforts are dedicated to enriching the Miss Cynthia Nave, a junior majoring in communities in which they live and the Accounting, from Chicago. Miss Nave professions which they serve. displayed an unlimited number of During his years at Kansas University, fashions made and designed by her. Brother Pollard's involvement in the Miss Eboness received a $300.00 scholarship from the chapter in memory of Brother James Monroe Roberts, who went into Omega Chapter on October 2 1 , 1976. During her one year reign she will be invited to attend various speaking engagements and benefit programs. Also on that weekend we were honored to have with us Brother Dick Gregory back at S.I.U. (where he crossed the "burning sands" and graduated). After Brother Gregory spoke, Brother Charles Halbert, Henry Henderson, left, vice president of chapter president, presented him with "The Greatest Humanitarian Award" Delta Eta Lambda, presents a book scholarfrom the Brothers of Beta Eta Chapter. ship to Brother Steven Pollard.
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