The 1983 State Convention was held at West Virginia State College, March 25-26, with Brother Charles Ledbetter of Alpha lota Lambda serving as Chairman. Brother Adolphus Young, Jr., State Regional Director, reports the meeting was educational, inspiring, and good entertainment. At the April meeting, Certificates of Recognition were presented to members of the chapter for years of service to mankind. The May meeting was held at the First Baptist Church, Beckley at the invitation of Brother Law. Prior to the business meeting, a delicious meal was served by the ladies of the church. Also, initiation was conducted for candidates of Beta Theta Chapter, Bluef ield State College and Xi Theta Chapter, Concord College. The newly initiated Brothers were John R. Haynes and Donald L. Ross, Beta Theta; David Akhigbe, Cecil Hairston, Paul Hawkins, J. C. Mohr, and Julian Sharp, Xi Theta Chapter, Concord College. The Brothers of Alpha Zeta Lambda assisted in the initiation of the new candidates. Brother Adolphus Young, Jr., State Regional Director of West Virginia, supervised the ceremonies. Alpha Zeta Lambda sincerely wishes the best for our Brothers out there and hopes for peace and prosperity for all mankind.
ohio Theta Lambda holds Achievement Awards Banquet Theta Lambda, Dayton, Ohio held its fourth annual George E. DeMar Achievement Awards Breakfast May 21, 1983 at Dunbar High School. Three categories of awards were presented: scholarship, appreciation and Alpha Lites. Scholarship recipients were Brian E. Scott, Dunbar High School, $1,000; and Michael Powell, Jefferson High School, $700. Brothers James W. Kirk and Franklin D. White presented the scholarship awards. Twenty-four male and female high school graduates of Dayton high schools received George E. DeMar achievement certificates for demonstrating a "willingness to achieve," and recommendation by their high school administrators. Brothers Franklin D. White and John O. Tilton presented the awards. The Sphinx /Fall 1983
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Brother George Findley, Theta Lambda President, at the awards breakfast. The 1983 Alpha Lites who received certificates were Glenn Boatwright, Dunbar High School; Anthony Brandon, Dunbar High School; Quinthony Brown, Dunbar High School; Gerard Conditt, Dunbar High School; Todd E. Cook, Patterson Co-op High School; Cedric Dunn, Meadowdale High School; Jonathan Patrick III, Dunbar High School; and Willie Wills, Jefferson High School. Brothers Darryl Griffin and James A. Washington II presented the awards. Keynote speaker for the awards program was Dr. Jennie Hodges Sethna, an engineer and professor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. Brother George Findley, President of Theta Lambda introduced the keynote speaker.
chioago state u Nu Delta celebrates 6th Anniversary A warm greeting goes out to all our Brothers in Alpha from the Brothers of Nu Delta Chapter. Nu Delta Chapter is located on the campus of Chicago State University and was founded on June 11, 1977 by Lonnie Blakeney, Theta; Alonzo Anderson, Alpha Nu; Charles Hogg, Tau; Maurice Maclin, Theta; Jean Pierre Miller, Beta Eta; and the first initiates of Nu Delta, Brian Marshall, Steve Powenski and Ivan Story. Nu Delta has been one of the most active chapters in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Some activities on
campus include clothing drives for the needy, canned-food drives, an annual Halloween party for children and a recent blood drive with the AKA's. Some activities off campus included Tag-day with NAACP and the UNCF, Christmas telethon, and services in nursing homes and children's hospitals. Nu Delta sponsored a benefit basketball game for the aid of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Foundation on April 9. Members of the Chicago Bears took on the Alumni Basketball Players of CSU. The CSU alumni avenged the loss they suffered last year. Nu Delta celebrated their 6th year in existence on the weekend of June 10-12. The event was dedicated to our seven founding fathers of Alpha. The program featured a banquet which was highlighted by Brother Dr. Richard Stevens who emphasized the meaning of scholarship. After the banquet, Nu Delta hosted a ball and presented a sweetheart court which featured 12 beautiful young ladies. First place went to Ms. Paula Johnson who was presented a trophy and a scholarship. All proceeds from the Founder's Day banquet and ball went to a scholarship fund for outstanding high school students. On January 29, 1983 eight new Brothers were born in Alpha. These men were David Holliday, Anthony Johnson, Phillip Norman, Alfonza Wysinger, Michael Dickerson, Eric Fuller, Vance Bonner and Micheal Owens. Congratulations neophytes! New officers were elected for 1983-84. As a result, the chapter will be looking for new leadership from Micheal Wright, President; Darren Bolden, Vice President; Alfonza Wysinger, Secretary; and Nathan Echols, Treasurer. In closing, Nu Delta Brothers would like to express special thanks to Graduate Advisor Brother Azel Carter for his support and encouragement.
michigan Gamma Lambda Entertainment Committee plans festive year On Saturday, June 11, 1983, fourteen members of Detroit's Gamma Lambda Chapter's Entertainment Committee, met at the home of Brother and Mrs. James L. Cox to chart the chapter's social and civic program for the 1983-84 fiscal year. Brother James L. 53