several donations from a series of a n n u a l fundraisers are given to various charities year around. Some charities include UNICEF and the United Way for cancer, cerebral palsy, leukemia, and multiple sclerosis research. While remaining high above the other Greeks on campus, Tau chapter has managed to graduate six (6) brothers since its last appearance in the magazine, more than any of the other Greek organizations on campus. In addition, Tau chapter has managed to win Organization of the Year on campus through its services to the campus and community. In the way of future progress, the brothers are concentrating their efforts on the Tau chapter Reunion, the 1987 Sweetheart Court, and the Alpha Phi Alpha National House Fund. One cannot close without making mention of its proud new members initiated since Tau's last appearance in "The Sphinx." S.S. Nine Knights of Nobility was initiated into "Alphadom" on the 23rd day of November, 1986. S.S. N.K.N, consists of Steve Crozier, Chris Majors, Frank Walker, Lionel Barberousse, Gene Varnado, Mike Drawhorn, Trojan Jackson, Al Davis, and Harris Miller respectively. Good things are foreseeable of these new members. In closing, Tau chapter has continued to perform service for the campus as well as the community as Alpha Phi Alpha was founded on brotherhood, high moral character, personal progress, and scholarship. Hence, Too Tuff Tau chapter shall continue pressing onward and upward toward the light! — N o r m a n L.
Hurley
•SOUTH I I I south Carolina Omicron Iota Lambda n e w and on the move
Greetings from the brothers of the newly chartered Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter, Columbia, South Caroloina. We were chartered on September 21, 1986. Although one graduate (alumni) chapter had been established in the Greater Columbia area for many years, the founders of The Sphinx/Spring 1987
Omicron Iota Lambda recognized the need for another alumni chapter in the capital city. Our chartering ceremony was conducted in the grand spirit of brotherhood and professionalism known throughout Alphadom. The State Director, Brother Peter L. Felder, was on hand to officiate the ceremony and we were graced with the attendance and participation of local and state dignitaries. Omicron Iota Lambda was founded by fourteen dedicated and determined Alpha Men. The chapter's charter officers include Brothers Quentin M. Young, President; Clarence Coleman, Vice-president; Peter Hemingway, Secretary; Phillip Johnson, Financial Secretary; Rodney Robinson, Historian; Andreas Corley, Treasurer; Bennie Wilson, Dean of Pledges; and Alfred F. Young, Associate Editor-to-the-Sphinx. We are fortunate to have among our ranks several distinguished members of the professional community in the fields of banking, medicine, finance, sales, social services, law enforcement, education, administration, and the military. The chapter, led by its President, Brother Young, has several hardworking committees which are planning and implementing projects that provide service to all including an Awareness Seminar which focuses on teenage pregnancy, etiquette, the importance of higher education, and Black American History. We will also be tutoring juveniles detained within the South Carolina Department of
Youth Services. Several outings with brothers, their wives, and other guests are also being planned. The Brothers of Omicron Iota Lambda recently observed the Fraternity's National Founder's Day by participating in a joint breakfast with the Brothers of Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter, also of Columbia. As one can observe, Omicron Iota Lambda is definitely on the move in service and social endeavors and we are looking forward to many years of growth, positive change, and achievement. It is our hope that Brothers everywhere enjoy a year of prosperity, peace, and Brotherhood until we correspond again. —Alfred F. Young
tennessee Psi Lambda Another successful year
Hello Brothers in Alphadom. I bring you greetings from Psi Lambda Chapter, Chattanooga, Tennessee home of the famous Rock City on Lookout Mountain and Historic Missionary Ridge. We report another successful year of community service and Fraternal achievement. Psi Lambda began this year with a new president, Brother Harry W. McKeldin, III, and a dynamic slate of officers. These officers were duly installed by Brother Dr. Clifford L. Hendrix, Deputy Superintendent Chattanooga Public Schools. President, Brother Harry McKel37