possessing both the highest cumulative grade point average among its members (2.934) as well as having the highest academician (3.49). On November 11, 1984, the Brothers were honored with the presence of General President-Elect Brother Charles C. Teamer, Sr. Brother Teamer spoke to the brothers on the topic of leadership into Alpha. This year's chapter is headed by the following officers: President - Benjamin J. Carson, III; Vice President -Wayne A. Neal; Recording Secretary -Joseph Gobern; Corresponding Secretary - John R. Gaines; Treasurer - Randall B. Pollard; Dean of Pledges -Stephen S. Lowe; Assistant Dean of Pledges - Kevin Cummings; Parliamentarian - Paul C. Harris; Sergeant-atArms - Ivan M. Allston; Historian -Glenn P. Thomas, II; Education Coordinator - Thomas J. Kirby, Jr.; Editor-tothe-Sphinx - Jeff Little; Court Coordinator - Andre U. Sapp; Chaplain - Anthony A. Rynum; and Graduate Advisor - Thomas C. Allston, III.
The program also included a brief history of the College and Graduate Chapters. These brief histories were given by Brothers Arthur L. Roach and Eric Jackson. There were awards given to Brothers Arthur L. Roach, Lancelot Thompson, and others. The coordinator for the program was Brother Rob Stubblefield and the President of Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter, Brother Jimmy Gaines. The Chapter continues its efforts to serve the Toledo Community with the Alpha Tower Complex, promoting educational excellence in our youth, staying abreast and performing with dignity to help others and never forgetting the true meaning or aims of our fraternity. Other chapter activities are: a workshop projecting awareness as related to getting scholarships for youth; Annual Scholarship Banquet for male high school graduates of Toledo; and our Formal Dance.
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MIDWEST ohio Alpha Xi Lambda talks with 50 year Brothers
The Founder's Day of Alpha Xi Lambda (Toledo, Ohio) was celebrated on Sunday, December 9, 1984 in the Faculty Lounge on the beautiful campus at the University of Toledo. The theme for this occasion was "Reminiscing With Our Fifty Year Brothers." Each brother in this classification made up the major part of the program. These brothers spoke about the past, present and the future, as related to personal experiences with Alpha. One of the speakers was the only living founder of this chapter, Brother Herbert Goodloe; and the others were Brothers Raymond Bennett and Fred Page. The total number of years representing experience in years in Alpha was 178 including all three brothers. These reflections so ably given by each brother were received and appreciated by all in attendance. The Sphinx/Spring 1985
4th Annual Ebony & Ivory Weekend
Fraternal greetings to our illustrious Brothers in Alpha. The Brotherhood of Gamma Rho Chapter has upheld the great name of Alpha with much success in the 1984-85 school year. September 6-8, 1984 marked our fourth annual Ebony & Ivory Unity Weekend. On September 6, our extravaganza began with the annual rally which featured faculty, state and local officials, and the presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Kappa Tau, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Acacia fraternities—who spoke on the theme "Eradicating the Last Vestiges of Segregation." That evening, the men of the participating fraternities and the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Kappa, and Alpha Chi Omega sororities partook in a closed social and party to ring in the unity spirit. On September 7, the main event of the weekend, the Ebony & Ivory Step Show took place consisting of 40 members. It was our largest performance in the history of Ebony & Ivory. On September 8, the participating fraternities and sororities got together for a Block Party which was open to the entire campus and
community. There was plenty of food, fun, and dancing in the street. That evening our annual Unity Dance took place followed by an Ebony & Ivory unit breakfast which brought our weekend to a close. We would like to thank the following chapters and Brothers for their support: Nu Delta - Chicago State University; Nu Rho - I.I.T.; and Brothers Carl Butler, Dairy 1 Scott, and Jaabbar Madyun. During the month of September our annual voter's registration drive began and it was our most productive ever. Working with the mayor of West Lafayette and a state representative, we registered nearly 200 voters (that's about 25% of the black population on campus). We were commended by the mayor for our service. The month of September was also a first for the presentation of our Gamma Rho Sweetheart Court. The court consists of 30 beautiful young ladies. Our biggest service project of the year came in the month of December with the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon. Working closely with UNCF, the Brotherhood sponsored a party in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 28, 1984 to raise money for the telethon. The party was a great success even though we had to turn away about 200 people due to overcrowding. The following day, the Brothers volunteered their time to answer telephones, work as runners, and verifiers for the Telethon in Indianapolis. Also, we had a chance to make an on-air contribution in the amount of $300 to the UNCF—which was the largest contribution made by a black Greek undergraduate organization. The 1984-85 chapter roster of Gamma Rho Chapter is as follows: Damen Banks - sophomore in building construction technology; Larry Branch -junior in pharmacy; Darren Cherry -senior in accounting; Derrick Dandridge - sophomore in aeronautical e n g i n e e r i n g ; Michael DuValle -sophomore in engineering; Darryl Farrow - senior in industrial management engineering; Paul Flournoy -sophomore in industrial management; Ed Harris - junior in industrial management; Earl Manning - junior in building construction technology; Kevin Mott - senior in chemical engineering; Tracy Roberson - junior in electrical engineering technology; Dean Shaw - senior in electrical engineering; Alton Shields - senior in in39