This was the second Founders' Day celebration attended by the wives and sweethearts of the Brothers. Their presence made all the difference. Brother Allen Melonson chaired the Committee responsible for the well-puttogether program along with committee members John Harris, John McDonald, and Booker Cameron.
ut—el paso The beaming smiles of children greeted the Brothers as they entered the small adobe home in El Paso's Lower Valley. Grocery bags were thrust into the arms of the youngsters, who soon scurried into the dwelling's kitchen, where a barren table awaited. From the Brothers came two pumpkin pies, rolls, tea, dressing, and then there was the turkey . . . Although it was two days before the official holiday, members of Zeta Kappa Chapter, University of Texas, El Paso, Texas, provided a Thanksgiving dinner for a family of eight who otherwise might not have enjoyed the traditional meal. Brother Winston Watkins, chapter member, explained that four Brothers visited the family's home where they learned that the children's mother had gone to the hospital to undergo cancer treatments. Six youngsters and their elderly grandmother remained, however, and graciously accepted the Brothers' gifts. "One of the goals of our Fraternity is love for all Mankind," Brother Watkins explained, citing the chapter's $30 expenditure for groceries. An El Paso clergyman aided the Brothers in locating the needy family, and Brother Watkins added that the chapter planned to provide toys at Christmas for the children of another destitute family.
louisiana Brother Leonard Wilmer, publicity chairman of Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter, and Brother Murphy Nash, president of Delta Upsilon Lambda, recently bestowed upon Brother Raymond Green the chapter's Alpha Man of the Year award. Brother Green's selection was based upon his outstanding contributions to the local chapter's activities, educational programs, employment of the disadvantaged, and problems dealing with juvenile The Sphinx / Spring 1979
Brothers Leonard Wilmer (left) and Murphy Nash (right) of Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter present the Alpha Man of the Year award to Brother Raymond Green (center).
delinquency. He is presently serving as a curriculum specialist with the Caddo Parish School System in Shreveport, Louisiana.
prairie view a & m The Brothers of Eta Gamma Chapter at Prairie View, Texas, along with the Brothers of Epsilon Tau Lambda celebrated the Founding of our fraternity in a special Founders' Day Observance Program on December 10, 1978, in the H. E. Anderson, Sr., Auditorium at the University. The Honorable Representative Senfronia Thompson, Congresswoman from the 8th Texas District, delivered the keynote address for the occasion. Her address theme centered around "A Tribute to the Black Woman," which is in keeping with Alpha Phi Alpha's National theme for 1978. A special feature of the program was the recognition of two outstanding young women at Prairie View. Dr. Anne Campbell, retired Head of the English Department, received the Meritorious Award for her outstanding contributions to Black Womanhood throughout the years. Miss Penny Songy, Basileus of Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, was presented the Achievement Award for her outstanding accomplishments and scholastic achievements at Prairie View A&M University.
Brothers Harvey R. Turner and Elliot M. Kerl were also honored. Brother Turner, retired Math Professor and Treasurer of Epsilon Tau Lambda, was presented the FIFTY YEAR Award. Brother Kerl, Vice President of Eta Gamma, was selected Brother-of-theYear. In being selected for this award, Brother Kerl has exemplified the true meaning of Alpha Phi Alpha through his community and fraternity activities, and his overall scholastic honors. Also, he currently serves as Vice President of the Texas State Council of Alpha Chapters. The Brothers would also like to acknowledge the completion of another successful pledge program which saw the initiation of five gallant young men into Alpha Land. They are Brothers Benny Smith, Hooks, Texas; Jimmy Williams, Fort Worth, Texas; Donovan Turnquest, Freeport, Bahamas; Michael Jackson, Houston, Texas; and Rickey Gaines, Tyler, Texas. The Chapter welcomes these young Brothers and are looking forward to their carrying on the tradition of Alpha Phi Alpha — servants of all. In addition, the Brothers extend congratulations to each neophyte Brother upon their recent nomination to "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for 1978-79. This represents the first time in the history of the Greek Organizations at the University (another first for Eta Gamma) that an entire pledge club was nominated for this distinct honor, which incidently has an overall line average of 3.4, the highest 39