to rededicate ourselves to the goals and aims of Alpha Phi Alpha, always striving to improve the quality of life, and we know we're not alone in this quest. May all of our Brothers have a prosperous and productive year to come.
Virginia Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter, Norfolk, VA, has embarked on its 1979-80 theme, "Alpha Basics: Service, Brotherhood and Leadership Through Personal Accountability."
men who have made outstanding contributions to their respective community. The Alphabettes (wives and sweethearts of Alphas) serve as an auxiliary to the fraternity by supporting them in their endeavors and assisting them in carrying out their programs. As a first, this year the Brothers of Delta Mu Lambda Chapter and the Alphabettes sponsored a Debutante Cotillion for junior and senior girls in the Greater Paterson Area. Eighteen debutantes were presented at the Cameo in Garfield, NJ.
The Brothers of Alpha Phi Lambda at their Award Civic Awards Ball. The chapter officers were installed during the latter part of 1979. They are: Willie Harris, President; Dr. Rod A. Taylor, Vice-President; Charles Tate, Recording Secretary; Robert West, Corresponding Secretary; Dr. John S. Selden, Jr., Treasurer; Rufus A. Banks, Financial Secretary; Napoleon Byrd, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; John J. Ballov, Chaplain; Mervin McCoy, Dean of Pledges; William Mann, Sr., Sargeant-at-Arms; and J. Bernard Howard, Jr., Education Director. The chapter honored Brother Arnell Burrus, chapter immediate past president 1974-79, as Alpha Man of the Year, 1979 at its annual Civic Awards Ball December 1, 1979.
new jersey Delta Mu Lambda Chapter is located in Paterson, NJ, one of ten graduate chapters active in the state. The fraternity has always been involved in community service, educational and social activities since its organizational meeting in Paterson in 1969. Traditional activities have included the awarding of scholarships, the sponsoring of talent shows, donation of food baskets to needy families, and recognition of Brothers and young 44
mothers and doting relatives and friends. Valerie Noble was crowned queen of the Ball. Anita Allen was first runner-up and Janice Whorley was second runnerup. The debutantes were juniors and seniors from the local high schools in Paterson, NJ. Proceeds from the Cotillion enabled Delta Mu Lambda and the Alphabettes to expand their scholarship program.
maryland Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter, one of the fastest growing chapters in the east, held its annual spring dance recently at the beautiful Kittamaquandi Room of the Rouse Building in Columbia, MD. The guests danced to the beautiful music of Bill Cummings' Band. It was a very relaxing affair with plenty of assorted hot hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided by the Alphas of Columbia. This annual affair is always a sell-out. The guests came from New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Northern Virginia and Silver Spring. The Brothers of Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter were very happy to have as
The Mayor of Paterson, NJ, congratuates debutantes Anita Allen and Pauline Gaskin Alphabette Virginia Fulmore and Alphamen Rev. Albert Rowe and Joseph Fulmore l The Paterson Community gave full support to what turned out to be a gala celebration. Over seven hundred (700) persons attended the culminating ball, choreographed by Brother Alvin Wilks of New York. The Cotillion was indeed an affair to be remembered. Taking place in the Grand Ballroom of the Cameo, the Cotillion was a breathtaking affair. The debutantes and their escorts waltzed in perfect step under the watchful eye of choreographer Alvin Wilks. The highlight of the evening was the Father's Waltz. Proud fathers and radiant daughters waltzed gracefully under the watchful eyes of beaming
their special guest, Mrs. Marie S. Ogle, the wife of Brother Jewel Robert Harold Ogle, one of the seven Jewels, founder and first secretary of Alpha Chapter at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Also present were Brother Ogle's daughter, Mrs. Helen Ogle Atkins, Miss Melanie A. Spears, granddaughter of Brother Ogle and Brother Julian Conway Wilson, grandson, who was recently initiated into Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter on March 30, 1980. The other newly initiated Brothers were Brother Robert L. Fenner, Brother William DeCosta Riley, Brother Leonard Cosby Simmons, Brother The Sphinx / Summer 1980