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between the ages of 6 and 10. At this point, we are forever upholding our motto of "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All." The officers are: Ronald Davis, President; Walter Jackson, Vice-President; Romorno Coney, Secretary; Michael Alexander, Treasurer; Charles Hutcheroon, Dean of Pledgees; William Campbell, Assistant Dean of Pledgees; Michael Winn, Parliamentarian; Birchel Washington, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; and Dwayne Hosey, Historian. Delta Kappa is a chapter of 27 Brothers, with an anticipation of further growth in the Fall. We are strong in number, but we find our real strength in unity and with our tireless efforts we will continue to "set the standards" in keeping Alpha first.
educational structure of that country. Brother Ponder recently received the Ohio State University Distinguished Alumni Award for outstanding contributions to the college and profession he represents. Brother Ponder received his Ph.D. from Ohio State in 1 9 6 3 and has been President of Benedict since 1973. Brother I. S. Leevy Johnson, attorney and former member of the S.C. House of Representatives, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of South Carolina State College. Brother John R. Stevenson was recently appointed to the South Carolina Board of Education. Brother Stevenson has held many duties with Richland School District Number One. He is presently Associate Superintendent for Instruction for the district.
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Brother Dr. Ed Taylor has been installed as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Opportunities Industrialization Center of South Carolina, Inc. in ceremonies at the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. OIC is a non-profit community-based social agency which works with local business and industrial leaders as well as state and federal agencies to help unemployed persons become tax paying citizens.
Columbia Alpha's Hold Up The Light Three candidates were initiated into Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter (Columbia) on Sunday, March 1, 1 9 8 1 . Brothers Isaac Bacoats, Benjamin Cooper and Charles Kelly are now the neophytes of the chapter. Brother Henry Ponder, President of Benedict College, was awarded a handsome plaque as South Carolina Alumni Alpha Man of the Year, 1 9 8 0 . The award was presented at the State Meeting of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., January 17, 1 9 8 1 . Brother Ponder recently returned from a twoweek trip to India. The trip was sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute for the purpose of taking a look at the 62
Brother Ike Brown recently retired from the Columbia Public Schools after many years of successful service. Brother Brown's service and contribution was recognized by his co-workers with a banquet given in his honor. Brother Brown has been a long and dependable member of the chapter. The Brothers of Alpha Psi Lambda salute him for another milestone in his life of service to this community.
Savare! to all great Alphamen across the land from Mu lota Chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Our distinguished Jewels would definitely be proud to behold how well the Brothers at Ml hold Alpha high as well as fulfill the noble aspirations of our fraternity. One such aspiration that Ml endeavors to fulfill is to aid the downtrodden of humanity. On Saturday, March 2 5 , 1 9 8 1 , nine Brothers trekked across twenty miles of Knoxville city streets and highways in humid, 9 0 degree weather to raise funds for St. Judes' Children's Research Hospital. This great effort proved most fruitful as Ml was able to give the hospital over $ 5 0 0 to assist in its research. The Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority held its Second Annual Mr. Touch of Class Contest to determine the best all around Black male personality on campus. For the second consecutive time, an Alphaman has walked away Mr. Touch of Class. Congratulations are in order for Brother Robert Malone for a job well done. When it comes to stomping, Ml certainly transcends all at U.T.K. With excellent showmanship and precisionstepping, the Brothers, like so many times in the past, have claimed "more gold" to contribute to the many awards already attained. Twelve Brothers stepped in the show sponsored by the Afro-American Student Liberation Force (Black Student Union), not only to prove that we are "Masters of the Stomp" but to also exemplify our great unity. Through the efforts of Brother Marvin Haliburton, the Brothers helped Delta Sigma Theta Sorority initiate their week with a daiquiri party. It was a gala affair that was tremendously enjoyable to all who attended it. Due to the tremendous success of this event, it is now in the plans for this event to become an annual function. "The Sphinxmen Strike Back" was the theme of the basketball game held between the Brothers and "Salidaire Six," Mi's Spring line. Six hopeful Alphamen fought long and gallantly, but the outcome was inevitable as the "Mighty Men of M l , " led by guard Brother Alfred "Sir Sky" Haynes, handed the Sphinxmen their defeat The Sphinx/Fall 1981