Strachan, Eta Omicron Chapter (North Carolina State University); Alpha Man of Merit Award — Les Griffin, Epsilon Rho Lambda (Fayetteville, North Carolina); and Oratorical Contest — Leroy Beatty III, Beta Zeta (Elizabeth City State University). After remarks by the national and regional officers present, the convention was closed by Brother Witherspoon. Bedecked in formal black and gold attire, Alphas and their lovely ladies danced to the mesmerizing sounds of the Ebony Music Company of WinstonSalem under the direction of Dr. Frederick Tanner. During intermission, the Alpha Hymn was sung as the Ebony Music Company provided accompaniment in the background. A most meaningful state convention was held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the best city in America in which to live! Alpha men — You Were There!
mississippi Columbus Brother presents organ to church Members of Eta Phi Lambda Chapter, Columbus, Mississippi, joined chapter member W. L. Edwards and
his family at the dedication service for a new Hammond organ and Leslie speakers at St. James United Methodist Church in Columbus. The organ and speakers were presented to the church by Brother Edwards and his family, who are members of St. James, on Easter Sunday morning. The dedication ceremony was held at a later date.
florida "Changing of the Guard" at Mu Zeta Lambda Greetings from the Brothers of Mu Zeta Lambda (Polk County, Florida). Our chapter recently underwent a "Changing of the Guard" as Brother Robert Holland, of Bartow, was elected to a term as Chapter President and Brother James Ward, of Lakeland, was elected Vice President. They took office in September and under their leadership we all look forward to giving them our full support as we continue our trek "Onward and Upward Towards The Light." On Sunday, May 23 we sponsored our Annual High School Awards Program at the Lake Ridge Community Center in Lakeland. Under the directioin of Brother Jack Johnson, our chapter's Director of Educational Activities, we cited high school senior males from every high school through-
out Polk County and Plant City for outstanding service to their respective schools and communities. Included among this group of outstanding young men was Mr. Horace Broadnax, an exceptional student - athlete (basketball) from Plant City High School. His name bears remembering — for besides possessing a 3.2 academic grade point average, this young man led his team to the 1982 State of Florida Class 4-A High School Basketball Championship; made first team All-State; and, afterwards, signed a four-year basketball scholarship to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., this year's runnerup to 1982 Division I Champion North Carolina. With the graduation from Georgetown of All-American guard Sleepy Floyd, we look for this young man to step right in and have an immediate impact on next year's team. During this award ceremony we demonstrated to those in attendance our chapter's versatility, as well as providing an exhibition of Alphamen "Leading by Example" - as we carried out the entire program from among the chapter membership. Brother Ken Glover presided; Brother Jack Johnson provided the music on the piano; Brother Phillip Walker gave the invocation; Brother Lynwood Bell sang two solos; Brother Marvin McCloud gave the Occasion; Brother Donzell Floyd gave an historical sketch of Alpha Phi Alpha; Brother Ken Riley provided Words of Encouragement and Motivation, followed by the awards presentations; and Brother Lorenzo Robinson, the then-Chapter President, gave closing remarks — after which refreshments were served. We pointed out several areas of leadership in which members of our chapter provide services at church and in the community. We also informed them of our individual career fields. This entire evening was summarized by pointing out to them that whatever areas they feel that their communities are deficient in, it is now their duty to go out, acquire the necessary training to delete those deficiencies, and return to their hometowns and likewise lead by example. And, naturally, we hope that a few Alphamen will emerge from that group also.
Brother W. I. Edwards, front right, is joined by fellow members of Eta Phi Lambda Chapter at the dedication of a new organ presented to St. James UMC by the Edwards family. 58
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