tiff - Pettit v. The United States. Attorney Pettit's affiliations include Bethel A.M.E. Church of Baltimore City, The Prince Hall Masons and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Attorney Pettit is currently a practicing attorney in the city of Baltimore. Brother Clarence E. Vaughn was selected as Man of The Year of IAL. Brother Vaughn was born on 12 September 1929, Cambridge, MD. He is a graduate from ED. St. High School, Cambridge, MD and a graduate of Morgan State University, BS degree in Education/Minor- Biology. Brother Vaughn is studying for his master at the University of Delaware. Brother Vaughn has been married for 29 years to the former Ruth L. Smith, of Marion, Va. Brother Vaughn has two daughters, Tamara and Stephanie. Brother Vaughn resides in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He is a member of Havre de Grace United Methodist Church. Brother Vaughn is presently serving as Chaplain for IAL. He is presently serving on Havre de Grace's newly formed Beautification Committee, Board of Directors, of Harford Center, and member of the Bicentennial Festival Committee. Brother Vaughn is presently employed at the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD as an Education Specialist. The Brothers of IAL are proud of Brother Vaughn. He is dedicated to the creed of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and an example of a sure black leader. —Kenneth L. Taylor
district of Columbia Omicron Eta Lambda chartered in The District
On Friday evening, January 31, 1986, Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter, Washington, DC, held its Charter Ceremony at the Officers Club of Andrews Air Force Base. There was a reception from 8:00-9:00 PM, with Brothers present from most of the chapters on the east coast. Brother D u a n e Calloway, Vice President of OEL, was the Master of Ceremonies. The invocation was rendered by Brother Rev. Reginald Stevens, President of the Caroline 24
County Branch of the NAACP. The Brothers enjoyed a delicious dinner, followed by acknowledgements and greetings from Brothers: Frank Devine, Executive Director, Eastern Region; Dr. Ryle Bell, Regional Director, District of Columbia; Hanley Norment, Regional Director, Maryland; Elmer Moore, Regional Director, International; Vernon Gill, President, Mu Lambda Chapter, Washington, DC; Chris Womack, President, Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter, Washington, DC; Steve Boykins, President, Kappa Epsilon Lambda, Landover, MD; Thaddeus Taylor, President, Iota Upsilon Lambda, Silver Spring, MD; Otha Myers, President, Theta Rho Lambda Chapter, Arlington, VA; Preston James, Beta, Howard University; and John Johnson, President, Omicron Omicron Chapter, UDC. The charter ceremony participants were Brothers: Robert Warren, Jr., Ryle Bell and Frank Devine. A very moving and challenging address was delivered by Brother William Ross, Jr., Eastern Vice President, followed by a response from Brother Eugene Thomas, President of Omicron Eta Lambda. A donation of $100 was presented to the National Headquarters Fund Drive, followed by a songfest and toast. Brother Jimmy Boyd gave the benediction and the program closed with the singing of the Alpha Hymn. Charter members of Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter are Brothers: Stephen D. Adams, Treasurer; John M. Anderson; Ryle Bell; Jimmy Boyd, Chaplain, Historian and Editor-tothe-Sphinx; Arnold Bullard, Recording Secretary; Duane Calloway, Vice President; Jesse Dawkins; Reginald D u n n ; Malachi Jones; Reginald Lawrence; Hubert E. Michel; Willie Robinson, Corresponding Secretary; Jaru Ruley, Educational Director; Ray E. Spears; Eugene C. Thomas, President; Harry Taylor; Robert Warren, Jr., Dean of Pledges; and Jacob Wormley, III.
Virginia lota Beta Is Going Strong
The Brothers of Iota Beta Chapter extend a warm greeting to all
brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. With this opportunity to address the fraternal family, let us say that Iota Beta Chapter at the University of Virginia has had another very successful year. Following our outstanding performance during the 1984-85 academic year in which we were named the outstanding service organization in the Charlottesville and University community, the '85-86 academic year was no let down. In the fall of 1985 eight brothers were initiated into Alpha. The line of "Turbulance" included Robert Parrish, Ralph Harris, Keith Gregory, Duane Johnson, Bernard James, Eric Harvey, Douglass Webb, and David Bostick. With the success of the pledge process and our never ending drive to uphold the ideals of Alpha, Iota Beta remained stable. Officers for the '85-86 school year were: President, Mark Barnes; Vice President, Ivan Swain; Secretary, James Cowan; Treasurer, Steven Sykes; Dean of Pledges, Kevin Suber; Historian, Rodney Chandler; Vice President of Programs and Projects, Joseph Lee; Editor-to-the-Sphinx, Dwayne Brake; Chaplain, Daniel Taliaferro; Liason to the Golden Ladies, James Ruffin; and Assistant Deans of Pledges, Michael Herring and Christopher Snead. The coherence of our chapter officers enabled us to work together and accomplish many goals. The fall semester of 1985 started strong with a traditional project. We worked with the University's Department of Parking and Transportation and directed first year students to their respective dormitories. Other fall events included University Sunday, during which the chapter gathered a great abundance of the University and Charlottesville communities and held a church service at a local church. We worked as "Big Brothers" to migrant children, worked with the Charlottesville Housing Improvement Program, and also assisted the local Elder Care establishment. We began the Spring semester of 1986 with our annual tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with our traditional service. We attracted many people from the University and Charlottesville communities. The service climaxed with the congregation joining hands and singing "We Shall Overcome." We participated The Sphinx/Summer
1986