The Brothers of Alpha Eta Chapter, St. Louis. three lines: S.S. Aries V (Milton Jackson, Ronald Moore, Steve Moore, Bill Ppston, and Percy Sutherland); S.S. Invictus X (Mark Howard, Spencer Howard, Anthony Jacobs, William Reid, Isaac Perry, Joseph McGee, Arthur Porter, Reggie Weaver, Mark Allen, and Richard Mansfield); S.S. Olympus V (Steve Brooks, Robert House, Brian Scott, Roland Perry, and Eric Hanley); which exploded on the scene, resurrecting Alpha Eta into a dimension that resulted in a strong foundation in this gateway city. The events the Brothers launched met with success and ovation. During the 1981-82 school year, Alpha Eta hosted its first annual
Thanksgiving Dance and Black and Gold Ball. The chapter also participated in a number of community service projects. To name a few, the annual Annie Malone Orphanage fund raiser parade and the MLK day commemorative parade. Again in the 1982-83 school year, the annual functions were events to remember. Meanwhile, a fourth line was born into the chapter last April. The S.S. Renaissance III (Patrick Hill, Treasurer; Lawrence Jones, Secretary and Editor-to-the-Sphinx; Michael Yarbrough, Vice President) added new potential and muscle to the chapter propelling it quickly into the forefront of Greekdom. There was also input
from the chapter's Graduate Advisor, Brother Greg French. Another hallmark occurred in the mid-summer, the "Million Dollar Marchdown," in which Alpha Eta hosted, mesmerized an onlooking crowd of over 1,800. The men of Alpha gave a sizzling performance that is still praised by witnesses throughout the midwest. In the autumn of 1983, the Brothers of Alpha Eta thrusted into the school year with an October dance that was filled by fans that flocked by the hundreds. The annual Thanksgiving Dance was another success, and a preNew Year skating party featuring the "Million Dollar Marchdown" on video, also had a positive outcome. The chapter has initiated a radio talk show spearheaded by Brother Ronald Moore. It began on Radio Station KATZ 1600 on January 1, 1984. The program's intent is to enlighten, discuss and raise a consciousness among citizens of St. Louis. East St. Louis Mayor Carl Officer and Jesse Jackson's youth coordiator, Tyrone Creider, were interviewed. The program is called "Up Front." Other Brothers working diligently with the program are Earl Strauther, Stephen Wolfe, Steve Brooks (President 1983-84), and Lawrence Jones; also, a volunteer staff comprised of media and broadcasting majors. Although there have been accomplishments that brought on elation, there were also times that brought on sadness. In the summer of 1982, Brother Roland Perry entered the Omega Chapter due to an automobile accident. Though his transition blemished the hearts of many, Alpha Eta forged on with its courage and tenaciousness. As a resurging chapter, a determined chapter, and most of all, a progressive chapter, Alpha Eta is continually thrusting forward to new and outstanding achievements in college life.
SOUTH florida Founder's Day celebrated at Epsilon Pi Lambda The Epsilon Pi Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., observed its 77th Anniversary December 12, 1983 at the Shady Grove (Left to right) Brothers Lawrence Jones, Rick Mansfield, Greg French, and Earl Strauther Baptist Church with President Brother Herbert S. Coleman, presiding. celebrate at the Thanksgiving Dance in St. Louis, hosted by Alpha Eta. 52
The Sphinx / Spring 1984