SOUTH university of olobomo Kappa Alpha is on top in Alpha South It was a special time for the Kappa Alpha Chapter during the weekend of April 9-11. For at the University of South Carolina, the Brothers of the Kappa Alpha Chapter (the University of Alabama) became Alpha South's Regional Chapter of the Year. Also, Kappa Alpha won the Regional Stepping competition. The chapter's display was chosen number one from among the other displays presented by the competing chapters in the region. The display recounted the chapter's events, activities, and honors for the past year. The display divided the chapter's year-long activities into the categories of leadership, scholarship, service and Brotherhood. Standing over six feet tall, the display included trophies, plaques, and certificates awarded to the chapter. Also, the Brothers' stepping show was selected as number one. Consisting of choreography and chants, the Brothers' show was selected to represent Alpha South at the National Convention in Los Angeles. The Kappa Alpha Chapter won the right to compete for regional honors by winning Alabama's State Chapter of the Year award. Journeying to Florence, Alabama from February 26 to the 28th, the Brothers of Kappa Alpha took State Chapter of the Year. They also won the right to compete for regional stepping honors by winning the state stepping competition. Kappa Alpha Chapter member David W. Long was named Alabama's Outstanding College Brother of the Year. Founded on December 6, 1974, the Kappa Alpha Chapter has continued to hold high the light and striving for the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha. Since its inception, the chapter has received numerous awards; the most cherished of which is being named the 1978 National College Chapter of the Year for Alpha Phi Alpha. Encouraging only the best of our members, Brothers in the chapter have proceeded to various heights at the University of Alabama. From officers of campus organizations to members of honor The Sphinx/Fall 1982
societies, senators in legislative bodies to chairman of committees, the Brothers of Kappa Alpha have participated in all walks of college life. The Brothers of Kappa Alpha were guided this past year under the auspices of its officers. The officers for 1981-82 were Rodney Harris, President; Marche' Jenkins, Vice President, Dean of Pledgees and Sergeant-at-Arms; David Young, Treasurer; Derrel Turner, Recording Secretary; Jeffery Willis, Corresponding Secretary and Chaplain; and, Edric Kirkman, Historian. The Kappa Alpha Chapter consists of Brothers: Tony Jones, David Long, Reginald McCall, David Hunter, Myron Smoot, Mike Young, Yoga Jones, Norbert Williams, Bill Minter, Chris Alexander, Aaron Dobynes and Jon Beans. Brother Johnny Kirk serves as our Advisor.
georgio Theta Nu Lambda has banner year The Brothers of Theta Nu Lambda Chapter in LaGrange, Georgia spent an outstanding year. The year was enhanced by the following activities: Founder's Day, Alpha Workshop, Education for Citizenship, participation in Youth Development, and a formal dance. The Founder's Day event was the scene of beauty, joy and memories reflecting upon the past events of the Fraternity. The Founder's Day presidential message was given by Brother Oliver N. Greene, while Brothers Frank Lewis and Alfred Randolph were chairmen. The Brothers lit a candle for the Seven Jewels of the Fraternity. After the very impressive program, the Brothers entertained their wives and sweethearts with a Disco Party. The outstanding event during the year was the Alpha Workshop given during the month of February 1982 at the West Georgia Regional Library in Carrollton, Georgia. The workshop was designed to inform juniors and seniors from the area high schools about entering college, discovering new occupations, entering tradeschools, and scholarships. Some 65 students participated in the workshops. The workshop was chaired by Brother Earl Stokes, while Brother Leroy Childs served as local coordinator. Seven colleges participated in the workshop and were given specific responsibilities during the workshop.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to all workshop participants. The Education for Citizenship Program was presented on May 23, 1982 at the Warren Temple United Methodist Church in LaGrange, with Brother Leroy Childs presiding. Brother Oliver N. Greene, the Chapter President, served as speaker. He used as his theme "Bridge Builders for the Future." Mr. George W. Baker, Sr., a teacher in the Meriwether County Schools, was the recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award; and Mr. Lonnie B. Walls received the Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Award. All Brothers in Theta Nu Lambda Chapter were presented Certificates of Appreciation for their participation in the chapter's activities during the year. Two young men, Donald Weatherington, Jr. and Richard Bedgood, represented the chapter at Benedict College for the Annual Leadership Development Conference. These two young men are the sons of Brothers Donald Weatherington, Sr. and Cleveland Bedgood. The chapter's activities were ended with a formal dance held at the Sandpiper Supper Club in LaGrange. The following officers were elected for 1982-83: Willie Anderson, President; Charles Milligan, Vice President; Alfred McNair, Secretary; Billy Brown, Jr., Treasurer; Cleveland Bedgood, Financial Secretary; Don Weatherington, Dean of Pledges; Frank Lewis, Chaplain; Alfred Randolph, Parliamentarian; Leroy Childs, Director of Education; Solomon Ferguson, Editorto-the-Sphinx; and Oliver N. Greene, Sr., Historian.
morehouse college Alpha Rho still producing top quality in 58th year The 1981-82 school year at Morehouse saw Alpha Rho to a very successful year. The distinguished men of AP began the year with participation in the Sickle Cell Run and the Cancer Society Benefit to raise money for the respective organizations. Showing the true fraternal spirit, Alpha Rho helped Brother Andrew Young in his campaign against Sidney Marcus in the Atlanta mayoral race. Also in October, the Brothers of Alpha Rho assisted the teachers of a community elementary set up and prepare for a Halloween Party for the children of 53