Sergeant-At-Arms; James Washington (Grenda, MS), Historian; and George Harris (Jackson, MS), Chaplain. As the Light of Alpha shines even brighter, the Brothers of Delta Phi Chapter would like to congratulate all Brothers who have graduated and urge them to hold the spirit of Alpha high.
tennessee Memphis Alphas Hold Diamond Jubilee Ball Greetings and best wishes from the beautiful city of Memphis, on the bluff of Ole Man River (the Mighty Mississippi), and home of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter. The year was climaxed with the "Black and Gold Diamond Jubilee Ball," as the last project for the chapter under the very able leadership of outgoing President Brother Melvyn Tuggle, who has led the chapter for the past two years in many projects and financial success. The formal dinner-dance to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was held at the beautiful Holiday Inn Rivermont Ballroom, Friday, June 5, from nine until
Pictured above are newly initiated Brothers of Nu Eta Chapter located at Christian Brothers College, and Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter. Reading from left to right, back row: Charles Winston, C.B.C; Attorney Gary Woods, Alumni; Keith Pegues, C.B.C; Emmitt Woods, Alumni; Eddie Walsh, Alumni; Paul Fain, C.B.C. Seated: Michael Sanders, Alumni; Gary Williams, C.B.C; and Keith Deanes, C.B.C.
golden voice of Brother Harold Winfrey, followed by our own Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn which had the guests spellbound. Newly elected officers for the 1981-82 year were presented. A delicious buffet dinner was enjoyed by all attending this historic affair. The Diamond Jubilee celebration was continued with many Brothers and their families who attended the Diamond Jubilee Convention in Dallas, Texas. Brothers and their families who attended the convention were as follows: Brothers Jethero Alexander, Eldridge Williams, Willie E. Lindsey, Jr., Coma Reading from left to right are the newly elected officers of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, jor Roberts, Barry McGee, Hastings Memphis, Tennessee: Brothers Edison Morrison, Treasurer; Charles Carr, Corresponding Stewart, James Swearengen, Don A. Secretary; Joseph Matthews, Recording Secretary; Joe Young, 1st Vice-President; Jethro Lee (who presented $ 2 , 5 0 0 to the Alexander, President; Freddie Criss, 2nd Vice-President; Don A. Lee, Financial Secretary; Education Foundation from Holiday W. T. McDaniel, Chaplain; Willie E. Lindsey, Jr., Editor-to-the-Sphinx; Tyler Moore, AssisInns of America at the Equitable Opportant Dean of Pledgees; Wallace Wilburn, Jr., Dean of Pledgees and Barry McGee, Sergeanttunities Luncheon), Wallace Wilburn, At-Arms. Not shown: Brother Arthur Bennett, Parliamentarian. Jr., William Hawkins, Joseph Matthews, Jessie McGee, Cleophus Hudson, dedication to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraterlate. During the intermission the Arthur Bowles, Leon Freeman, Tommy nity. During this period the lovely wives chapter's "Man of the Year" award Evans, Charles Sueing, Harold Brooks, was presented to two Brothers who and sweethearts of all the Brothers Dona A. King, Brin Maddox, Keith equally shared this great honor. were presented long stem yellow Pegues, Charles Winston, Clifton Brothers Joseph B. Matthews and roses with black and gold stringers, Barry, Merrick Home, Stan Austin, William T. McDaniel were the honorees and were serenaded by the Brothers Gregco Cash, Charles Jordan and for their outstanding community serwith the singing of the sweetheart Antonia Able. vice and contributions, as well as their song, "Alpha Phi Alpha Girl," led by the The Sphinx/Fall 1981
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