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EDITOR'S REVIEW Greetings . . . The drought of 1988 is bringing parched pastures and steaming hot weather across the nation. In such a time, no one should be burdened with a heavy load. To lighten your backpack and get some needed relief, we suggest that you divest some of your store of federal scrip by making a donation to the National Headquarters Fund Drive. Oh, what a relief it is! . . . LEGACY: The family of mankind was saddened to hear of the death of Brother Frederick Douglass Patterson, former President of Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) and founder of the United Negro College Fund. A man who exuded dignity and firm determination, Brother Patterson's vision of a unified fundraising structure for private historically-Black colleges has been an unqualified success. Because of his dream, millions of youth have been afforded a college education and escaped the bonds of poverty and despair. Our feature on Brother Patterson includes a tribute by General President Charles C. Teamer, Sr. prepared for memorial services in New York City . . . COVER STORY: This is the second appearance of the Military Beat feature and therein we are pleased to profile Brother Fred A. Gorden, Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. President Dwight Eisenhower, himself a top military leader, identified the "military industrial complex" as perhaps the most powerful political force in this nation; and many leaders of this network are trained at West Point. Thus, Brother Gorden's appointment reflects a monumental achievement. Our thanks to Andrea Hamburger of the Public Affairs Office at West Point for providing us with background information for this story . . . FOCUS: Only the fear of blasphemy deters conjecture that there might be some special pipeline between the Almighty and Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. Such perilous fantasy aside, however, we are proud to introduce you to Brother Harold Davis, President of the American Baptist Churches in the USA. As you will see in the accompanying sidebar, Brother Davis (a layman) joins a number of Alpha-affiliated institutions. Thanks are extended to Brother Joe C. Thomas, Chairman of the Publications Committee, for his assistance in securing background information for this Focus feature . . . DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIANS: Once again we are pleased to spotlight a cross-section of the College Brothers who are successfully combining their quest for education with a commitment to leadership and service. Additionally, the nomination form for the 1989 edition of Distinguished Collegians is included herein . . . DO YOU HAVE THE WRITING BUG? I would appreciate hearing from Brothers who are interested in contributing to The Sphinx. I do occasionally receive submissions, many of them articles of opinion intended for our Commentary section. Most of these never make it to the printed page-not because we disapprove of the viewpoints expressed - b u t because the rejects have serious defects in structure and reflect a marked paucity of facts to back u p (or even explain) the assertions presented therein. While we continue to encourage Brothers with competence in various fields to help educate us and provoke our thoughts through the discussion of ideas and issues, we would also appreciate receiving articles on the people, places and programs that make Alpha Phi Alpha a force in various local communities across the nation. A by-line (in 24 point type if you wish) is offered to the armchair journalists who answer this call . . . Until next issue . . . MJP.

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I Kill Mil IM - Brother Frederick D. Patterson, former President of Tuskegee Institute, was the visionary founder of the United Negro College Fund. Legacy briefly chronicles the career of this extraordinary man.

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- Brother Harold Davis is Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Oakland, California - and the newly installed President of the American Baptist Churches in the USA.

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- Brother Wes Unseld has returned to the hardwood as head coach of the NBA's Washington Bullets, retaining his front office job as Vice President of the franchise.

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Today's collegians demonstrate leadership on campus, in the fraternity and other organizations, and in their local communities.

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The second appearance of our newest feature, The Military Beat, is also our cover story, spotlighting Brother Fred Gorden, Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.

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COMMENTARY The General President Speaks There Goes An Alpha Man NewsBriefs Alphas On The Move Chapter News Omega Chapter Directory of Officers Chapter Directory

Young Blacks' Attitudes Toward Education Must B e R e v e r s e d by Huel D. Perkins See Page 17

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Won't You Join The NAACP And Give Our Young People A Hand?

ACT-SO gold medalist Robert Jones of Compton, California, a winner in chemistry, is congratulated by Dr. MaeJemison. the nation'sfirst black female astronaut, and another presenter. Jones is a recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the N A AC P. and a matching awardfrom Ronald McDonald Children's Chanties. A Iso shown is third-place winner Carol Lawson (left) of Detroit, and second-place winner Brian Hooker (right) of Atlanta.

The brightest hope for our future remains, as always, our young people. Today, however, all too many of our youth will not make it unless we care enough to help them. Every single day, the NAACP works to help young people find their way by fighting for equal job opportunities and promotions, neighborhoods free from crime and drugs, schools that really educate our children, a reduction in teenage pregnancies, and answers to health problems including the scourge of AIDS. All of this is in addition to our traditional concerns for the protection of civil rights, the enforcement of civil rights laws, equal justice, and political and economic empowerment. What is at stake is nothing less than the future of Black America. We can win this fight but we are going to have to do it together, just as together we brought down jim crow. That's why we urge you:

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THE GENERAL PRESIDENT SPEAKS A Tribute To Frederick D. Patterson Remarks delivered at the memorial service for Brother Frederick D. Patterson, J u n e 10, 1988, Abyssinian Baptist Church. N e w York, N e w York. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is h o n o r e d t o j o i n t o d a y ' s celebration of the life and legacy of our beloved Brother Frederick Douglass Patterson. On behalf of the more than 100,000 collegetrained men w h o make up our organization, located in some 700 college and alumni Chapters in this nation and abroad, we extend our sympathies to the Patterson family and all those who loved and admired this giant of a man. As we recall the many years of dedicated service Dr. Patterson rendered to this nation and its i n s t i t u t i o n s of p r o g r e s s , w e extend our s y m p a t h i e s to the Patterson family and all those who loved and admired this giant of a man. As we recall the many years of dedicated service Dr. Patterson rendered to this nation and its institutions of progress, we can b u t p r a i s e T h e A l m i g h t y for having placed him in our midst. When we consider the tremendous strains placed upon our people during recent years, we can but marvel that we have survived. But survive we have, in large part due to the foresight of Sons and Daughters of Mother Africa like Frederick Patterson. As a citizen of the world, Dr. P a t t e r s o n will s u r e l y receive m u c h - d e s e r v e d t r i b u t e s from around the globe. For that reason, I w i l l s p e a k b r i e f l y of h i s contributions to Alpha Phi Alpha — the nation's oldest historicallyBlack collegiate fraternity. In our House of Alpha, as at Tuskegee, within the UNCF and throughout the corporate world, Dr. Patterson cast a shadow which was larger than life itself. Indeed, he walked the same walks and sat in the The Sphinx/Summer 1988

same classrooms as the Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha — and followed up the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Masters degrees with a Ph.D. from the birthplace of Alpha Phi Alpha . . . Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Our Founders were immensely proud of this distinguished young scholar, who was the epitome of all t h e i r f o n d e s t h o p e s a n d dreams. Dr. Patterson was a charter member of our college chapter at Iowa State University and our a l u m n i chapter in Petersburg, Virginia. He was a diligent worker in our early efforts to build a c o m p r e h e n s i v e p r o g r a m of e d u c a t i o n w i t h i n the AfricanAmerican community. He was an inspirational speaker and lecturer w h o e n t h r a l l e d o u r fraternal gatherings with insights into how to accomplish a given task. For 65 years, he was a loyal member of a band dedicated to excellence in all things. Dr. Patterson's legacy within Alpha Phi Alpha can be seen by noting his successors at Tuskegee, Brothers Luther Foster and Benjamin Payton, inheritors of his vision. His influence can be seen in the recent campaign which gave more than a million dollars (nationally and locally) to community-service groups,

including the UNCF. His spirit pervades our 700 Chapters, which gave more than one million dollars to charitable causes (3/4ths of which were education-related) during 1987 a l o n e . His inspiration is reflected in the many Alpha Men who have provided leadership at the public and private institutions of this land, including all of the Black College Presidents recently cited as among the nation's most effective. Like our visionary founders, Dr. P a t t e r s o n believed in the power of institutions. As one of the institutions which benefited from his service during a most fruitful life, Alpha Phi Alpha pledges to insure that the young men who come into our midst in future years will know of this man and his awesome contributions. To begin this process, we shall inaugurate the Frederick D. Patterson Award For Excellence in Education. The first recipients will be announced at our 1988 General C o n v e n t i o n in K a n s a s City, Missouri. Finally, our task is to do more t h a n r e c i t e Dr. P a t t e r s o n ' s a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s ; to do more than put his name on a plaque; to do more than give lip-service to his ideals. The true task for Alpha Phi Alpha in the coming years will be to groom new leaders who will be ready, willing and able to meet the challenges which will face our community, our nation and the world community. By following his example, this shall be done. Fraternally,

CHARLES C. TEAMER, SR. General President Page 3


Brother Robert Davis

Brother Malvin R. Goode

Brother Davis heads Tuskegee Bank

Also head of the Tuskegee Capital Development Corporation, a minority enterprise small business investment corporation licensed by the Small Business Administration, Brother Davis presently serves as c h a i r m a n of Alpha Nu Lambda's Social Committee. His committee plans and executes all social activities of the the chapter. Brother Davis is truly "An Alpha Man on the Move!"

Brother Robert Davis was recently appointed President and the Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama Exchange Bank of Tuskegee, Alabama, the first black to hold the bank's highest office. An accounting graduate of Troy State University (Ala.), Davis received the Master of Science degree in Business Administration from Auburn University (Ala.) in 1977, ranking among the top 15 percent of his class. Brother Davis taught accounting at Tuskegee University from 1977 to 1987. In July 1978, he was appointed vice-president and auditor of the Alabama Exchange Bank. He supervised 25 employees and participated in management decisions affecting the operation of the bank. Upon the retirement of the bank president, Brother Davis was unanimously appointed by the Board of Directors as President, chief executive officer, and member of the Board of Directors. In addition to his bank responsibilities, Brother Davis has served as P r e s i d e n t of t h e M a c o n C o u n t y Chamber of Commerce for five years. During his administration, several i n d u s t r i e s were b r o u g h t into the county.

Brother Goode honored by NY Journalists B r o t h e r M a l v i n R. G o o d e , r e n o w n e d Alpha man and active member of the Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter, was honored by the New York Association of Black Journalists at their Tenth Anniversary Scholarship & Awards Celebration on Friday December 4, 1987 at the State Office Building in New York City. Brother Goode received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions as a pioneer in the field of Broadcast Journalism. Considered by many to be the "Dean" of Black Journalists, Brother Goode was appointed as a Network News Correspondent by the American Broadcast Company (ABC) in 1962. Since then, he has excelled as a j o u r n a l i s t a n d h a s traveled The Sphinx/Summer 1988


e x t e n s i v e l y t o s p e a k at f r a t e r n a l affairs, college g r a d u a t i o n s a n d m a j o r civic e v e n t s . B r o t h e r G o o d e hold n u m e r o u s awards and honorary d e g r e e s i n c l u d i n g t h e " A w a r d of M e r i t " p r e s e n t e d by t h e A l p h a Phi A l p h a F r a t e r n i t y in 1981. In May, 1984, C o p p i n C o l l e g e in Baltimore established a Mai G o o d e C o m m u n i c a t i o n s w o r k s h o p to b e h e l d t h e r e e a c h y e a r . In May, 1987, a t C o m m e n c e m e n t exercises at the University of P i t t s b u r g h , h e w a s elected a s o n of t h e U i v e r s i t y ' s o u t s t a n d i n g g r a d u a t e s . In S e p t e m e r , 1987, h e w a s p r e s e n t e d w i t h t h e R a d i o a n d TV N e w s Directors Association's h i g h e s t award. O n e of t h e h i g h l i g h t s of t h i s unforgetable e v e n i n g w a s a musical tribute to Brother G o o d e by Brother Warren J. Austin, P r e s i d e n t of A l p h a G a m m a Lambda Chapter.

Brother James leads Mrginia NCCJ Brother Allix Bledsoe James w a s e l e c t e d P r e s i d e n t of t h e V i r g i n i a Region of the National Conference of C h r i s t i a n s a n d J e w s (NCCJ) at t h e September Board of Directors Meeting. H e is a native of Marshall, Texas, a n d a g r a d u a t e of V i r g i n i a U n i o n University and Union Theological S e m i n a r y in Virginia. For 40 years h e s e r v e d as a faculty m e m b e r a n d administrator at Virginia U n i o n U n i v e r s i t y ( V U U ) , w i t h 29 years in senior administrative p o s t s including t h o s e of D e a n of S t u d e n t s , D e a n of t h e School of Theology, ViceP r e s i d e n t a n d P r e s i d e n t . Currently, h e is Chancellor of t h e University.

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Brother Allix Bledsoe James H e is a civic, e d u c a t i o n a l , a n d r e l i g i o u s l e a d e r . H e is t h e o n l y m e m b e r of his race w h o h a s served a s P r e s i d e n t of t h e Virginia S t a t e Board of Education a n d P r e s i d e n t of the Association of Theological Schools in t h e United States a n d C a n a d a . H e h a s also served as P r e s i d e n t of the Clergy Association of t h e R i c h m o n d area a n d c h a i r m a n of t h e R i c h m o n d Planning Commission. Fifty-two national, state, a n d local organizations and boards have c l a i m e d h i m a s a m e m b e r . H e is listed in the 5000 Personalities of the W o r l d , W h o ' s W h o in t h e W o r l d , Who's W h o in America, Who's W h o A m o n g Black A m e r i c a n s a n d t h i r t e e n o t h e r r e g i o n a l , n a t i o n a l , a n d international biographical publications. H e h a s s e r v e d a s a m e m b e r of e d u c a t i o n a l t e a m s a n d m i s s i o n s to France, G e r m a n y , H o n g Kong, India, Israel, Italy, J a p a n , Mexico, Russia, Switzerland, Taiwan, a n d T h a i l a n d .

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The Chapter Guide contains ail of the administrative farms needed to operate your Chapter for the coming year. In adaption, it provides information arui guidelines on a wide range of procedures and regulations. Incoming Chapter I'resiaents should have received" a Chapter Guide during the 1988 Regional Conventions. Ij your Chapter did not receive the guide at that time, please contact your 5tate/District/Regionaf Director (who miglit have picked up tfte guide for you). Tou may also contact the General Office for further information in this regard.

There goes a man of high impulse Of princely mien and grace There goes a man of humble faith A credit to his race There goes a man of conscience vast with will to reach his goal There goes a man of lordly rank Of heroes' slock and soul— There goes a man of noble caste Whom hardship cannot break There goes a man in merit clad Whom duty won't forsake There goes a man in cultured verse Who holds a sportsman's creed There goes a man too vigilant To bow to lust or greed There goes a man whose life is spent in service not in scorn There goes a man whose majesty Shines like a May time

There goes a man who is a friend To love and duty truth There goes a man to help uplift The lives of wholesome youth There goes a man with industry and faith at his command. There goes the best man in and out For he is an Alpha Man. Page 5


UP FIRST . . . Four widely-respected health professionals were presented a public forum on "AIDS: Impact On The Black Community" s p o n s o r e d by Iota Upsilon Lambda C h a p t e r (Silver Spring, Maryland), in cooperation with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, and the Office of Minority Health, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Panelists for the program were: Reed V. Tuckson, C o m m i s s i o n e r of Public H e a l t h , District of Columbia; Major Robert Redfield, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and Associate Professor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, University of Health Sciences; Deborah J. H e n d e r s o n , AIDS Coordinator for the Food and Drug Administration; and John W. Diggs, Director of the Extramural Activities Program at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Brother Hugh Privette, Chairman of IUL's Health Committee, said the program was designed to highlight: (1) the myths and truths about AIDS; (2) the heterosexual spread of AIDS; (3) high risk behaviors a n d h o w the AIDS virus can be avoided; and (4) the effects of AIDS on black women and children. Chapter P r e s i d e n t Artie Polk said " T h e dissemination of scientific information about AIDS and its consequence is an important first step in halting the spread of this killer disease. As a responsible community group, we Alphas are determined to do our part to highlight the seriousness of the problem, most especially to Blacks and other interested persons." Kudos to IUL!

ONWARD AND UPWARDS . . 7 Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter, Shreveport, Louisiana, awarded $2,700 in scholarships d u r i n g its a n n u a l Education for Citizenship Program, held at Southern University in Shreveport. Ninety high school s t u d e n t s p a r t i c i p a t i n g in t h e p r o g r a m , with m o n e t a r y a w a r d s given to eight college-bound youth. Page 6

held to honor past and current Black judicial officers in the county. . . . Brother Herman Johnson received the "Spirit of Caring" award from the Heart of America United Way, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Brother Johnson has served on numerous United Way committees; is chairman of its Venture Grant committee and co-chairman of its Joint Committee on the Homeless. . . .

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AMERICAN VCANCER ? SOCIETY . . . Zeta Gamma Lambda Chapter, Langston, Oklahoma, presented a donation of $500 to the Langston University Development Foundation during the annual Founder's Day Observance at the institution. The funds are to be used for scholarships. . . . Delta Phi Lambda C h a p t e r , Tuscaloosa, Alabama, presented a $500 scholarship to Robert J. Turner, Jr., a s e n i o r at Alabama A & M University. . . .

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Brother Richard Allen Hildebrand, Presiding Bishop of the 3rd Episcopal District of the AME Church, was honored by the clergy and laypersons of that district during April of this year. Bishop Hildebrand is Chairman of t h e Board of b o t h Wilbeforce University and Payne Theological S e m i n a r y . . . . Brother Manyles Gaines was named the YMCA Volunt e e r of t h e Year by t h e W. L. Hutcherson Family Branch Y in Tulsa, Oklahoma. . . . Brother Randolph Baxter, Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio, was the keynote speaker at the Kuykendall Lawyer's Luncheon during Law Day ceremonies sponsored by the Marion County (Indiana) Bar Association. This luncheon is

Project Alpha was one of the programs highlighted at the National U r b a n L e a g u e ' s c o n f e r e n c e on "Manhood and Fatherhood: Adolescent Male Responsibility in Black Families". Brother Erwin A. France, Ph.D., national coordinator of Project Alpha, r e s p r e s e n t e d the program at the Atlanta confab. . . . Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter (Atlantic City, New Jersey) continued its program with a January seminar entitled "The Rise of Teenage Pregnancy in Today's Society". The seminar was held at St. James AME Church and subsequent seminars were held at area schools. Previously, the local project has held seminars during vacation Bible schools in the a r e a . Julia C l a n t o n , c o m m u n i t y health e d u c a t o r for Atlantic City Medical Center, was h o n o r e d by Alpha Theta Lambda for her work as local coordinator of the project. . . . Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter, Houston, Texas, presented a Project Alpha c o n f e r e n c e at t h e Lyons H e a l t h Center during January of this year. In Harris County, Texas, 13% of all births are to teenage mothers. . . . Stillman College's Stinson Building was the venue for the April 16th P r o j e c t A l p h a c o n f e r e n c e in Tuscaloosa, A l a b a m a . Delta Phi Lambda, Epsilon Nu (Stillman) and Pi Delta (Livingston University) Chapters were joined by the March of Dimes and the West Alabama Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation in sponsoring this program. . . . On March 16th, a Project Alpha conference was held on the campus of Johnson C. Smith U n i v e r s i t y in C h a r l o t t e , N o r t h C a r o l i n a . . . . Mu Xi L a m b d a Chapter held its Project Alpha at the The Sphinx/Summer 1988


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Norman E. Feldheym Library in San Bernadino, California on May 14th.

CHAPTER BRIEFS . . . Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter held its 14th Annual Youth Choir Festival on May 1st in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The event featured the choirs of s e v e n c h u r c h e s in s o u t h e a s t Queens, who competed for prizes in the gospel and anthem categories. The Education C o m m i t t e e of the Chapter honored Rev. Robert Ross Johnson, Pastor of the St. Albans C o n g r e g a t i o n a l C h u r c h , for his o u t s t a n d i n g work in the field of education and in the community. . . .

WEDDING BELLS . . . JOSHUA-HART: Brother John Fitzgerald Joshua and the former Mary Denise Hart were wed on May 7th at Green Liberty Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Mrs. Joshua is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is now employed there as a research interviewer. Brother Joshua, also a UAB grad, is employed by Liberty National Insurance Company as a quality control analyst. . . .

and is a CPA. . . . Brother Ronald N e w s o m e is v i c e p r e s i d e n t of H u n t i n g t o n N a t i o n a l B a n k in Nu Psi C h a p t e r j o i n e d w i t h Louisiana State University Libraries Columbus, Ohio. He is a graduate of to present "Cameos of Black History in Philander-Smith College and Atlanta Louisiana and the South: 1724-1898" - University. . . . Brother James Leon an exhibit and four-part lecture series White is owner of the James White at LSU's Hill Memorial Library. The Insurance Agency in Dallas, Texas. A exhibit contained some of the rarest n a t i v e of B r y a n , Texas, h e is a and most interesting manuscripts to graduate of Jarvis Christian College. . . . Brother J a m e s O. C o l e is be found anywhere, including a 1724 Division Counsel and Assistant copy of the "Code Noir:" or "Black Code" Secretary of the Clorox Company. At which formed the basis of slave laws Clorox, Brother Cole is chief counsel to 1865. . . . The Parent's Association to the Household Products Division, Gallery and local Alphas presented "Phumalanga: Tapestries from Swaziland" the company's largest subsidiary operation. He came to Clorox from from February 10th thru March 13th Kirkland and Ellis of Chicago, where in B a l t i m o r e , Maryland. he s p e c i a l i z e d in c o r p o r a t e law. "Phumulanga" means "rising sun" in A d d i t i o n a l l y , B r o t h e r Cole w a s siSwazi, t h e n a t i v e l a n g u a g e of recently n a m e d C h a i r m a n of the Swaziland and is the name given to California Commission on Judicial the weaving workshops which Nominees Evaluation, which rates produce the tapestries. . . . the candidates considered by the Governor for a p p o i n t m e n t to the state's trial a n d appellate courts. BUSINESS WORLD . . . B r o t h e r C o l e is a g r a d u a t e of Brother W i l l i a m E. B o s w e l l , T alladega College a n d Harvard Manager of Control Reporting for BP School of Law. . . . Brother Pierre America since 1985, was the keynote R u t l e d g e h a s j o i n e d A1BC s p e a k e r at t h e 2nd Achievement Investment Services Corporation in Luncheon sponsored by the Greater M i a m i , s p e c i a l i z i n g in financial Cleveland (Ohio) C h a p t e r of the products for the individual investor. N a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n of Black Brother Rutledge is a graduate of Accountants. Brother Boswell holds Florida A & M University. . . . an MBA from Case Western University

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Project Man-to-Man Talk About Teen Pregnancy

Young men across the nation are learning about the responsibilities and risks associated with teen-age pregnancy in Project Alpha - a unique program cosponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the March of Dimes. Project Alpha allows volunteers like you to lead man-toman discussions about the personal, economic and legal implications of becoming a parent. Project Alpha also teaches young men that teen-age pregnancy can affect them socially and economically for the rest of their lives. For example, nearly half of all mothers and fathers under 18 do not finish high school, &gdfr]

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A Commitment To Duty Brother Fred A. Gorden etched a new page in the nation's history when he was named Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. At Home On Hallowed Ground Since its founding in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, has occupied a colorful and important place in American history. Among its more than 40,000 graduates are such famous names as Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, John J. Pershing, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, George S. Patton Jr., Benjamin O. Davis, Frank Borman, Mike Collins and Edwin Aldrin. From the two men who composed the first graduating class, the Academy now graduates about 900 new officers each year. The 16,000 acres which house the academy serve as a training ground for nearly 4,400 cadets aspiring to be leaders in the United States Army. However, the training of officers is but the technical role of West Point. In reality, West Point has served as the interpreter and inculcator of the basic principles and values which define the American experience. Duty, Honor and Country are the watchwords of the West Point philosophy, a system of education designed ultimately to prepare the nation's best and brightest young people to give their lives for the preservation of values deemed important to the American way of life. W h e n B r o t h e r Fred A. G o r d e n w a s n a m e d Commandant of Cadets at the U. S. Military Academy in August of 1987, he was given primary responsibility for the cadets' military instruction and extracurricular activities. It's no w o n d e r that, despite his low key approach to the question of race, some marvel that a Black American is now the principal instructor of the American vision to those who will undoubtedly be the leaders of tomorrow. It is the c o m m a n d a n t w h o is charged with imbuing cadets with the time-honored traditions of West Point. Often called a soldier's soldier - Brigadier General Gorden is perfect for the job.

Biography Of A Successful Soldier Born in Anniston, Alabama on February 22, 1940, Brother Gorden grew u p in a not atypical extended family in the South. He was raised by his mother's childless sister, first in Atlanta close by his mother and four brothers and sisters. When his aunt - whom he calls "Mother" - moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, the tenyear old Fred moved as well. He graduated from high school there, in 1957, and attended Kellogg Community College for one year. His plan to transfer to Wayne State U n i v e r s i t y w e r e s i d e t r a c k e d w i t h h i s successful application to attend West Point. continued on Page 10 The Sphinx/Summer 1988

After stints as Inspector General at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Commander of Field Artillery at Fort O r d , California; and a Director in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security, Brig. Gen. Fred Augustus Gorden is at ease with his West Point assignment. Page 9


G O R D E N , continued from Page 9 One of two black cadets to enter the academy in 1958, Brother Gorden was the sole black cadet in the class of 601 following first semester exams. He notes no overt discrimination during his time at the academy, just the relentless pressure to succeed. He graduated in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Field Artillery Branch of the U. S. Regular Army. General Gorden's first assignment was with the 22nd Artillery in the Canal Zone in 1963. In 1967 he attended the Field Artillery School and was then assigned to the 2nd Battalion 320th Artillery, 101 Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam, Brother Gorden attended Middlebury College w h e r e he received his masters degree in Spanish Language and Literature. He then returned to West Point as a Spanish instructor in the Department of Foreign Languages from 1969 to 1972. Brother Gorden's other assignments include Assistant Division Commander, 7th Infantry Division (Light), and Director of Inter-American Region of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, Washington, DC. He was also Executive Officer with the Army Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison, Commander of Division Artillery with the 7th Infantry Divison; Artillery Battalion Executive Officer with the Eighth U. S. Army in Korea; and Special Assistant to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery Commander with the 25th. He completed his tour with the 25th Infantry as the Division Inspector General. The military schools Gorden has attended include the Armed Forces Staff College and the National War College, as well as the Basic and Advanced Officer Courses of the Field Artillery School. A w a r d s a n d d e c o r a t i o n s which General G o r d e n received include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with "V" Device and the Meritorious Service Medal. He is also the recipient of the Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster). His combat training resulted in his receiving the Parachutist Badge and the Ranger Tab.

signal that things can be changed for the better. The first Black graduate of West Point, Henry O. Flipper, was born a slave in 1856. Flipper completed his course of study in 1877, only to be brought up on highly suspect charges a n d dismissed from the Army for conduct unbecoming an officer. It took nearly a century for Flipper's name to be cleared, as he was posthumously granted an honorable discharge in 1976 by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. Some eighty years after Flipper's time, Brother Gorden was becoming only the 41st Black cadet to enter and graduate. For four score years, the academy graduated an average of only one Black every two years. The number of Black cadets jumped dramatically, from 9 to 44, after the academy instituted a minority recruitment program in 1968. Today, minority enrollment hovers at around 8% (or nearly 350 cadets). While this is well short of the 16% goal set in the 1968 program, it is a far cry from West Point's lily-white first half-century and the degrading segregation which marked the academy from Flipper's period, the 1870s, through World War II and beyond. continued on Page 12

A Development in Afro-American History General Gorden's previous stints at West Point, first as a cadet and then as a faculty member, instilled within him a love and respect for the institution. And he makes clear that his current post is one among a handful that he actively sought. He considers his appointment a logical career promotion and has expressed some surprise at the attention he has received. His reticence to let race dominate stories on him is a gentle reminder that his appointment is due, first and foremost, to the fact that he is eminently qualified for the post. Having made that important point, the fact that Fred A. Gorden is a Black man certainly says something about West Point, the Army and the United States of America. For the history of each of these entities reflects a dereliction of duty relative to Americans of African descent. Brother Gorden's deserved appointment is an installment payment on a legitimate debt. It is a powerful Page 10

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LEGACY

T h e Intellectual Pragfmatist Brotker Frederick Douglass Patterson Medal of Freedom Honoree "By his inspiring example of personal excellence and unselfish dedication, he has taught the Nation that, in this land of freedom, no mind should go to waste . . ." reads the inscription accompanying the Presidential Medal of Freedom p r e s e n t e d to Brother Frederick Douglass Patterson, founder of the United Negro College Fund, at the White House last year. Dr. Patterson, whose life was dedicated to increasing and enhancing educational opportunities for young people, died Tuesday, April 26 at his home in New Rochelle, New York. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Moton Patterson, and a son, Fred Patterson II. "Dr. Patterson was an intellectual pragmatist who was driven by the great need he saw around him and his vision of what could be," said United Negro College Fund President Christopher F. Edley. "He motivated c o r p o r a t i o n s a n d p e o p l e to s u p p o r t black h i g h e r education at a time when helping blacks could be risky, and was, at the very least, unpopular."

Success Despite Adversity Dr. Patterson was born October 10, 1901 in Washington, D.C. His parents, William Ross and Mamie Lucille, were both college educated. Orphaned at the age of two, Frederick Patterson was taken to Texas by his sister, Wilhemina, who cared for him until he entered Prairie View State College in Texas in 1915. In 1923, Dr. Patterson earned a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University, where he also studied for a Master of Science degree, which he received in 1927. Five years later, he earned a Ph.D. in veterinary pathology from Cornell University. At the height of the Depression, 1935, Dr. Patterson became President of Tuskegee Institute, where he had gone in 1928 to head the veterinary division. At Tuskegee, Dr. Patterson founded the Schools of Veterinary Medicine and Engineering and initiated graduate programs in agriculture, home economics and education.

A Visionary Idea As the successor to Booker T. Washington and Robert R. Moton, the first two presidents of Tuskegee, Dr. Patterson discovered that black college presidents would often write him, discussing the financial woes of their schools and asking for advice and introductions to patrons of black colleges. Support for private, historically black colleges reached its nadir during the Second World War. It was then that The Sphinx/Summer 1988

en support ror private Black coll eges was at its lowe st ehh, Tuskegee President Frederick D. P a t t e r s o n p r o p o s e d , in a Pittsburgh Courier column, that these schools h a n d together ror t h e i r m u t u a l henerit — a n d to raise money nationally. B r o t h e r Patterson later hosted e meeting which established the United Negro College Fund, hased upon his visionary model. Page 11


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Dr. Patterson proposed, in a column he wrote for the Pittsburgh Courier, that private, historically black colleges should band together for their mutual benefit and raise money nationally. This was how the United Negro College Fund, the first cooperative fund-raising venture in American higher education, was born. The first UNCF campaign, in 1944, raised $765,000 for 27 colleges. Dr. Patterson's idea attracted the enthusiastic support of several influential philanthropists, including John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Dr. Patterson was proud of the way the United Negro College Fund grew and flourished. In the past 15 years, UNCF has raised over $450 million for 42 private, historically black colleges and universities.

G O R D E N , continued from Page 10 It is because of this historical record — the bastion of American idealism and ethos revealed as a promoter of bigotry and hypocrisy — that all progress in the military arena is welcomed as a beacon light for the entire nation. There is in the Black community a justifiable pride at today's 39 Black flag officers (generals and admirals), a new respect for the men and women in uniform in all branches and of all ranks, and a full understanding of the breakthrough achieved by General Gorden. Not only h a s the curriculum b e e n corrected to i n c l u d e our contributions, but one of our own is in charge of the classroom. A Living, Breathing Symbol of West Point

Building Progressive Institutions After Dr. Patterson left Tuskegee Institute in 1953, he became Educational Director and later the President of the Phelps-Stokes Fund. There he expanded programs and staff significantly and he established the Cooperative College Development Program, which trained managers and other personnel at over 30 historically black colleges. "No American, black or white, has done more to insure academic opportunities for black Americans than our distinguished past president, Dr. Frederick D. Patterson," said Franklin Williams, President of the Phelps-Stokes Fund. "We were honored to give him the Aggrey Medal in recognition of these contributions last year." Dr. Patterson was also President of the Robert R. Moton Memorial Institute and was Chairman of the Board until 1981. Brother Patterson never retired from his work on behalf of black h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n . In the early 1970s, he conceived the College Endowment Funding Plan, a project that would enable small private colleges to increase their endowments at a time when, Dr. Patterson f e a r e d , t h e y w e r e b e c o m i n g t o o d e p e n d e n t on government funds, which could be cut off at any time. Always persistent, Dr. Patterson travelled the nation educating insurance industry executives and college presidents about how they might work together to create a new kind of endowment fund. It took until 1977 before Dr. Patterson's new dream became a reality. Today, 37 colleges a n d universities participate in the College Endowment Funding Plan; the Congress has passed and P r e s i d e n t Reagan has signed the Challenge Grant Amendments, which are based on Dr. Patterson's plan; and a major foundation has adopted the program so that it could be extended to public colleges as well.

A Legacy of Success Dr. Patterson served two U.S. Presidents on higher education commissions. He wrote for scientific and educational journals a n d p u b l i s h e d several books, including What the Negro Wants. At the time of his death, he was completing his autobiography. In addition to the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Dr. Patterson received numerous awards and honors and 14 honorary degrees. A memorial service for Brother Patterson was held on June 10, 1988 at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City. General President Charles C. Teamer, Sr. represented Alpha Phi Alpha on this occasion. Page 12

Brother Gorden is fully at ease in his new post. After all, West Point was also the place where he met his college sweetheart, wife and best friend, Marcia Ann Stewart. The Gorden's have raised two children, Shawn Nicole a n d Michelle Elizabeth, a n d M r s . G o r d e n describes their return to West Point as a "dream come true." Practically every reporter who has interviewed the new Commandant of Cadets has been impressed that he seems the embodiment of the academy's ideals. Disci-

Trie Washington Post dubbed Brother Gorden "the living, breathing paean to West Point Weltanschauung - duty, honor, country. Their newest commandant of cadets. And black. In that order, and make no mistake." plined, tall, c o m m a n d i n g , h a n d s o m e , neat, polite, g e n t l e m a n l y , controlled are a m o n g the adjectives frequently used to describe him. He is a professional soldier who commands respect and admiration from superiors, peers, subordinates and students. The inscription under his name in the '62 yearbook echoes this professionalism: "Constant determination mingled with his desire for perfection brought Gordy to the Dean's List and lifted him over the high bar. Slow to praise, yet never to busy to help, he has grasped the hearts of us all. We view his past with pride, his future with expectation... the Army shall indeed prosper. There was no finer among us." If the 600 white cadets in his class could have such confidence in the lone Black among their ranks, few should be surprised at his progress thus far. Few should be surprised if we hear his name for years to come. For now, he is right at home as Commandant of Cadets. The Sphinx/Summer 1988


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If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me Brother Harold Davis, a commis-sioned lay minister, has a long career of leadership with his denomination the American Baptist Churches in the U. S. A. At his home church, McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley, California, he has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, deacon and church school leader. Regionally, he has served as President of the Board of Managers of the American Baptist Churches of the West and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the American Baptist Seminary of the West, also located in Berkeley. Nationally, he has been Chairman of the ABC Board of Educational Ministries and a member of the Board of Managers for the Ministers and Missionaries Retirement Plan. And, for the past two years, he has served as Vice President of the denomination. With such a track record of service, it should be no suprise that in January Brother Davis was named President of the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. Professionally, Brother Davis is an urban housing expert. His 17-year (and counting) tenure as Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Oakland marks him as the dean of executives among large, urban housing authorities. In that position, he manages some 9,500 units of housing for more than 27,000 residents. He also presides over a $50 million annual budget and commands the Housing Authority Police Force and its public works department. His successful management of the Oakland authority (along with his previous work as Executive Director of the Alameda County Redevelopment Agency from 1964 to 1968) has earned him respect as one of the nation's top experts on urban redevelopment. That respect, in turn, makes him a much sought-after speaker and consultant on urban affairs, among both the public and private sectors. At the grassroots level, "Harold Davis Avenue" in Hayward, California serves to reflect the esteem he has generated locally during his career. If you wonder how the New Orleans native can balance two such e n o r m o u s responsibilities, consider that another institution - the YMCA - has also benefited from his leadership and service. Brother Davis is a former President of the National Council of the YMCAs, following stints on the Board of the Berkeley YMCA and as Board Chairman for the Pacific Region of the National Council. He is currently a member of the National Board and the National Executive Committee for the YMCA. His other community service affiliations include life membership in the NAACP and Alpha Phi Alpha; as well as volunteer work with Children's Hospital of Northern California and Providence Hospital in Oakland. Brother Davis, 56, credits his family and extended family, within the community and especially the church, with molding the two important cornerstones of his life — a commitment to the church and a healthy respect for education. Brother Davis graduated from Southern University, cum laude, in 1952 and in 1957, after Army The Sphinx/Summer 1988

In J a n u a r y , Brother Harold Davis was installed as President of the American Baptist Churches in the

USA. service as a commissioned officer, he earned the Master of Arts d e g r e e , cum laude, from the University of California at Berkeley. He made an early decision that local government was the forum in which he could most effectively impact society and his first job as a social worker started his meteoric climb up the career ladder. Brother Davis is also a family man. He and Barbara (May) Davis were married in 1955. She is a former high school mathematics teacher who currently serves as a guidance counselor in the Oakland public schools. The Davises are the parents of two children: Harold, Jr., a veterinary student at the University of California, and Deborah, a television producer in the Bay Area. As President of the American Baptists, Brother Davis will steer the denomination through a number of critical decisions during his two year term (through 1989). He is confident of progress, as are those who entrusted the leadership of this sacred institution to him. Brother Davis has no doubt that God has called him to an important ministry and he has asked ABC members to adopt a credo he has applied to his own life for many years: If it is to be, it is up to me. That philosophy is bound to reap rewards for the entire ABC family. Page 13


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Brother Wes Unseld is a champion. Whether it is on the basketball court or as an executive, Unseld knows how to win. Coach Kevin Loughery also recognized that Unseld is a proven winner and asked him to join the coaching staff this season as an assistant coach. This year, Unseld who remains as a Vice President, returned to his first love—being on the court. It was during his retirement ceremonies in 1981 that owner Abe Pollin announced that Unseld was to remain with the team as a Vice President. Pollin felt then that Unseld's winnings ways would be a positive force in the day-to-day operation of the team. As an executive Unseld has devoted a majority of his time to making special appearances and has become a very p o p u l a r a n d prolific speaker. In a d d i t i o n he coordinated the Bullets Baltimore office, worked as a color analyst for Bullets telecasts on WDCA-TV and was involved in brodcast development, sponsorships and community realtions. As if that was not enough, he is also a spokesperson for the Captial Centre and has worked on various projects for the Arena staff. The 6-7 Unseld, who was best known for his bonejarring picks and fullcourt outlet passes, was chosen by the Bullets on the first round of the 1968 NBA draft, the second player selected overall, after twice earning AilAmerican honors at the University of Louisville. He was an instant success. In his initial NBA season, Unseld was chosen both Rookie-of-the-Year and the League's Most Valuable Player. He and Wilt Chamberlain are the only men ever to have been the recipients of both awards in the same season. Unseld also was selected to play in t h e NBA All-Star g a m e , his first of five appearances. The Bullets did well,too,improving their record from 38-46 the previous year to 57-25 with Wes. The Bullets, who had never experienced a winning season before he arrived, recorded 10-plus .500 seasons when he was a member of the team. Unseld was a major force in sending the Bullets to 12 consecutive playoff appearances. He was voted the Most Valuable Player ot the 1978 NBA C h a m p i o n s h i p Series that b r o u g h t Washington its first sports title in 36 years. Although he is a man who doesn't discuss such things, Unseld's achievements off the court are monumental, also. In 1975, he was the first recipient of the Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, which is given annually to the NBA player or coach making the greatest civic contribution to his community. A past Vice President of the NBA Players Association, he began working as a volunteer at Kernan Hospital soon after joining the Bullets and has continued that association through the years. Recently, Unseld was named to the Mt. St. Mary's College Board of Trustees. Much of his free time is devoted to assisting his wife Connie at the Unselds' School. Wes, Connie and their children, Kimberly (14), and Westly (12) reside in Baltimore, Maryland. Page 15


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YOUNG BLACKS' ATTITUDES TOWARD EDUCATION MUST BE REVERSED Item: A young black girl appears on national television and laments the fact that blacks w h o achieve academically are regarded as "white" by their peers. Item: A sociologist who has done considerable research in the housing projects of a major metropolis finds that young black males who do well in school are considered "effeminate." Item: In s o m e u r b a n s c h o o l s , absenteeism has reached crisis proportions, and the dropout rate runs as high as 45 percent of the student body. Item: In 1984, blacks received fewer bachelor's and master's degrees than in 1978. Other minority groups made gains at both levels. Item: Although on the national level an excess of doctorates exists in such fields as psychology, chemistry, geology, history, law, meteorology, physics, and political science, the number of blacks holding doctorates in these fields is minuscule. Item: More than three times as many graduate degrees are conferred on non-resident aliens as on black Americans. Taken as a group, these items portend dark days for dark Americans. Faith in the power of education to provide greater opportunity, to foster u p w a r d mobility for the race has been shaken and must be restored. M i n o r i t i e s , in p a r t i c u l a r , h a v e historically regarded education as the vehicle for the betterment of one's lot in this country. As the citations above illustrative, large numbers of American blacks a p p e a r to be indifferent, almost cynical, toward schooling and higher education. How important has education been in the history of black people? The Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 gave us freedom, but nothing else. If ever the necessity for trained minds was dramatized, it was in the instant that the freedom of black

people was proclaimed. We were g r a n t e d freedom from b o n d a g e . Freedom from ignorance, however, was another matter entirely. And freedom from ignorance was to be attempted by the Freedman's Bureau, the establishment of black colleges, the missionary zeal of northerners who chose to come South to teach. This necessity for education is the dominant theme of Margaret Walker's novel Jubilee, which describes the plight of emancipated blacks immediately following the Proclamation. Her heroine has but one wish for her children—for them to be able to read, to write, and to cipher. The lessons of history are available for all to heed, if we would but do so. By its very nature, education is an evolutionary process. It d e m a n d s time, and it unfolds chronologically. Youth will say that e d u c a t i o n is boring and a waste of time. We must say to them that many things in life are boring. Research is tedious, but its r e s u l t s can e n r i c h o u r lives i m m e a s u r a b l y . Many jobs in the work-a-day world are without excitement, but they are essentials which m u s t be p e r f o r m e d if we are to remain civilized. Yes, even eating three meals a day can be humdrum. But s o m e h o w we m a n a g e to get beyond the boredom and nourish our bodies so that we might sustain life. The nature of education makes it difficult to convince young blacks of its long-term rewards. Many blacks grow to maturity in surroundings which do not place e m p h a s i s on education . . . where there are no role models to inspire, motivate, guide, and constantly encourage. Small wonder that the young woman referred to a b o v e found herself distanced from her peers. None of them had the clear notion that the ultimate effect of a good education c o u l d be to r e m o v e t h e m from

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restricted, sometimes debilitating environments. And they will never see t h e p i c t u r e clearly u n l e s s a concerted effort is made to reverse negative attitudes. What can and must be done to address this problem which is certain to bring about the intellectual suicide of an entire race of people? First, we must find ways to provide alternative environments for those who wish to achieve academically. While this might become a memmoth undertaking involving thousands of dollars, it seems to work. The most notable instance is that of a young black man, transported from innercity Chicago to a prep school in New England and from there to Harvard, who is now a writer on the staff of Neivsweek magazine. Such instances must be repeated a hundred-fold. An organization of which I am a member is currently engaged in obtaining funds to do just this sort of thing. It proposes to bring high school juniors and seniors from the cities to college campuses during the summer for experiences in academic enrichment, encouragement, sharpening of skills —but most of all for the reinforcing of positive attitudes toward education. These summer academies, conducted away from the temptations of gangs, idleness, and the tedium of the large c i t i e s , m i g h t save a few of o u r youngsters, if not the entire school population. If such inroads are made into reversing some of the attitudes currently held by young blacks, there may be a groundswell of awareness of education's importance. Second, a national campaign on the scale of what is now being done in c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e d e a d l y disease AIDS m u s t be l a u n c h e d . Nobody is telling young blacks that dropping out of school mortgages their entire future. Nobody is driving home the fact that there are more black men in prisons than there are in the colleges and universities of this country. Nobody is making the point Continued on page 18

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that these incarcerations are d u e largely to lack of education and the capacity to find jobs a n d earn a decent living. Nobody is underscoring the fact that industry buys skills and that without a salable commodity, i.e., education, young blacks will be forever consigned to menial jobs, low pay, and early lay-offs. Nobody is saying, "Stay in School—Claim your F u t u r e . " A n y t h i n g that America wishes to do can be done if enough people s u p p o r t the cause. While cigarette smoking has not completely disappeared, figures indicate that national awareness of the fact that smoking can be injurious to one's health has significantly reduced the number of persons who smoke. And while we may never get every black youngster to aspire to a Ph.D. in n u c l e a r p h y s i c s , we can save a greater number of these youngsters w h o are in d a n g e r of eventually becoming society's rejects. Third, we m u s t re-examine the economic situation in this country which keeps blacks in low-paying jobs with no hope of upward mobility, which at every level separates the

"haves" from the "have nots," which dictates that athletes be paid salaries which embarrass even themselves, and which prohibits our best minds from o b t a i n i n g an e d u c a t i o n . Especially must black youngsters be educated to the fact that there are other avenues to success and security than athletics and e n t e r t a i n m e n t , although current salaries and contracts would no so indicate. Why should a youngster devote more time to learning to read than to learning to shoot a basketball when he has never in his life heard of a college p r o f e s s o r s i g n i n g on for " e i g h t m i l l i o n d o l l a r s over a five-year period"? This re-thinking of priorities must be laid at the feet of wealthy foundations and philanthropic f o u n d a t i o n s which have to some extent achieved their present status through the efforts of others who contributed to the success of the company or the operation. Before it is too late, they must now open their coffers, as never before, in a effort to save a race of people from intellectual suicide. Indeed, if the current trend continues, a generation of blacks will have turned their backs on the one

historical i m p e r a t i v e w h i c h h a s separated the great nations from those which have sunk into oblivion —education of the greatest numbers of citizens possible. The crisis in black America is, indeed, the moral equivalent of war. It this state of affairs is allowed to go unchecked, the effects will be devastating, not only on the future of minorities in this country, but on the future of civilization as we now know it. Education teaches us that we are human beings with a stake in the future of mankind. Education teaches us not to rob a convenience store for fifty dollars and spend the rest of our lives with a police record. Education m a k e s u s a w a r e t h a t t h e r e is a tomorrow which belongs to those who prepare for it. Educaton teaches us that blacks w h o develop their minds do not become less "black"; rather, education enables all people to walk upright in the true stature of human dignity and human worth. Reversing y o u n g blacks' c u r r e n t a t t i t u d e s toward e d u c a t i o n m u s t become a national priority. Nothing short of such an all-out effort will suffice.

H O N O R S ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED Announces A new program to encourage academic achievement among college brothers. Any college brother invited to membership in the honorary societies listed below may request the Foundation to underwrite the fee for induction.

ALPHA CHI PHI KAPPA PHI • • •

PHI BETA KAPPA BETA KAPPA CHI MORTAR BOARD

ALPHA KAPPA MU TAU BETA PI

Brother must be in good standing with his college chapter. Brother must be financial with the General Organization. Letter of invitation must accompany request for funds.

Address all inquiries to: Brother Huel D. Perkins, Chairman, Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. 1923 79th Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

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LIVING THE DREAM FOR 20 YEARS 1968-1988

"When it chooses its heroes and heroines, a nation interprets its history and shapes its destiny. The commemoration of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. can help this nation realize its true destiny as the global model for democracy, economic and social justice, and as the first non-violent society in human history." Mrs. Coretta Scott King President The Martin Luther King Center for Non-Violent Social Change The Sphinx/Summer 1988

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DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIANS - 1989 The Sphinx announces its 12th Annual Distinguished Collegians competition. Nominations are now being accepted for inclusion and we invite your participation. Nominees must be members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, presently working toward the baccalaureate degree. Selections will be made on the basis of the overall accomplishments of nominees or extraordinary achievement in any one area (scholarship, sports, campus leadership, etc.). Those College Brothers selected will be featured in the Summer 1989 issue of The Sphinx in a special feature entitled DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIANS. There are no restrictions regarding the number of applicants per region or chapter. Nominations may be submitted by ANY member of Alpha Phi Alpha—including the nominee. Selections will be made by the staff of The Sphinx. MAIL YOUR APPLICATIONS NOW!!! All nominations must be received in the General Office no later than May 1, 1989. MICHAEL J. PRICE, Editor-in-Chief, The Sphinx Name First

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Date of Initiation (If different from present chapter) Details of education (Include high school): Future plans: Memberships in other organizations (with offices held): Other extracurricular activities: Honors, prizes, awards (with dates): Hobbies: What contribution has ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY made to your career/life goals?

Mailing address: Zip Code. YOU MUST include glossy PHOTOGRAPH (preferably black & white) with completed nomination form. Attach up to one additional sheet, if necessary. DEADLINE: May 1, 1989 Page 20

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DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIANS

Richard Bennett

Frederick D. Brown, Jr.

Alpha Tau Chapter Unwersity of Akron

Morris R. Clark

James E. Coleman, Jr.

Xi Chi Chapter Baldwin-Wallace College

Beta Sigma Chapter Southern University

Criminal Justice and Pre-Law major; 2.2/4.0 gpa; President, Ohio State Conference of Alpha Chapters, 198788; Cabinet, Midwestern Regional Vice President, 1987-88; Secretary, Xi Chi Chapter; NAACP; Prince Hall Masons; Order of Mystic Shrine.

Xi Delta Chapter James Madison University

Accounting major; 3.6/ 4.0 gpa; Alpha Chi; Honors Program; Student Cluster (T); Pan-Hellenic Council; Chancellors Academic Scholarship ('84-'88); National Deans List; T. H. Harris Academic Scholarship ('84-'88); member - BSA, NAACP, National Association of Accountants; National Association of Black Accountants.

Public Administration and Political Science major; 2.9/4.0 gpa; Governor's Fellow, '88; Who's Who; OYMA; JMU Outstanding Student Leader of the Year, '87-'88; President, Xi Delta, '86-'87, 2nd VP, VACAPAF; Legislative VP, JMU SGA; Eastern winner and national 1st runnerup, B. V Lawson Oratorical Contest; Eastern College Brother of the Year, '87-88.

Political Science and Criminal Justice; 3.9/4.0 gpa; Scholastic AllAmerican nominee; Fulbright Scholarship; Golden Key; National Honor Society; member, NAACP, National Urban League; Black United Students.

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Marcus P. Hairston

Andre F. Hall

Anthony L. Harris

Lindsay Hart

Mu Upsilon Chapter Frostburg State University

Alpha Alpha Chapter University of Cincinnati

Gamma Upsilon Chapter Tougaloo College

Kappa Kappa Chapter University of Arkansas

Physics; junior; 3.7/4.0 gpa; President, Alpha Lambda Delta; President's Scholar; National Dean's List; American Legion Award; Treasurer, Gamma Upsilon Chapter; SGA Fundraising Chairman; Gospel Choir; Humanities Club; Resident Assistant.

Computer Science and Engineering major; Order of Omega National Scholarship; Mortar Board (P); Order of Omega (T); Who's Who; IFC, 1987 (T), 1988 (P); Order of Omega; Omicron Delta Kappa.

Business Adminstration major; junior; 3.0/4.0 gpa; Eagle Scout; Black Student Alliance, Treasurer; Greek Council Representative; Dean's Advisory Board, School of Business; Omega Psi Phi Scholarship; Prince George's County Teacher's Association Scholarship.

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Biology and Premedicine major; 3.6/4.0 gpa; Ohio College Brother of the Year, '87-'88; UC Minority Premedical Alliance, (P); Caducea Premedical Society, (P); Student NMA; Stanley H. Kaplan Scholar; Sophos Honorary; OYMA; Golden Key; Omicron Delta Kappa; Scholastic Ail-American; President of Alpha Alpha.

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DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIfiNS

Patrick O. Jefferson

Reginald J. Johnson

Steven D. King

Elliott J. Lyons

Beta Phi Chapter Dillard University

Beta Sigma Chapter Southern University

Delta Zeta Chapter Syracuse University

Beta Sigma Chapter Southern University

English and Urban Studies major; sophomore; 3.9/4.0 gpa; National Dean's List; Scholastic Ail-American; Louisiana and Southwest Regional winner of the Henry A. Callis Award for academic excellence; NAACP; Vice President, Beta Phi Chapter.

Economics major; junior; 3.8/4.0 gpa; Senior Class President, '88-'89; Men's Federation President, '87-'88; Anthony Hall President, '86-'87; Who's Who; Chancellor's Scholar; National Dean's List; Wall Street Journal Award; Scholastic All-American; Honors Program; Alpha Chi; NAACP.

Speech Communications and Economics major; 2.8/4.0 major; Associate Chief Justice, University Judicial Board; Black Awareness Club, (P); OCSA; RA Hall of Fame; American Legion Award; Black Communications Society, (P); University Union TV; newsroom intern, WJZ-Channel 13 (ABC).

Mechanical Engineering major; 3.9/4.0 gpa; Pi Tau Sigma; Alpha Chi, (VP); Pi Mu Epsilon; Honors Program; National Dean's List; General Motors Scholar; Who's Who; OCSA; published articles by NACME and NSBE Journal; GMC nominee for U.S. Black Engineer of the Year; Academic All-American.

Vincent S. Lyons

Eric R. Matthews

Ronnie L. McKnight

Keith C. Miller

Beta Sigma Chapter Southern University

Gamma Theta Chapter University of Dayton

Kappa Chi Chapter Francis Marion College

Gamma Upsilon Chapter Tougaloo College

Communication Management major; 2.5/4.0 gpa; Senior captain of the Dayton Flyers varsity basketball team; President of Gamma Theta Chapter; President, Founders Hall; Resident Housing Association; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Black Greek Council

Communications major; junior; 2.7/4.0 gpa; Outstanding Minority Student, Spring '88; Outstanding Contributions to College Publication, Spring '88; Joseph E. Heyward Award; Alpha Psi Omega; Omicron Delta Kappa; Francis Marion Rotoract, Treasurer.

Biology major; 3.5/4.0 gpa; Alpha Lambda Delta, (P); Pre-Health Club, (VP); Presidential Scholar; National Dean's List; SGA, (CS); Pan-Hellenic Council, (S); Who's Who; early admission to Brown University and Boston University schools of medicine; Alpha Lambda Delta Golden Key Award; Alpha Kappa Mu; OYMA.

Mechanical Engineering; 3.9/4.0 gpa; Pi Tau Sigma, (P); NSBE, (P); Alpha Chi; Pi Mu Epsilon; Honors Program; National Dean's List; General Motors Scholar; OYMA; Who's Who; OCSA; Outstanding senior in mechanical engineering; Academic All-American; GMC nominee for U. S. Black Engineer of the Year; published articles in scientific journals. Page 22

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DISTINGUISHED COLLEGIfiNS

Richard S. Moultrie, Jr.

Charles L. Perry

Anthony D. Peterson

Isaac R. Porche, III

Alpha Rho Chapter Morehouse College

lota Rho Chapter Upsala College

Delta Gamma Chapter Alabama A & M University

History major; 3.5/4.0 gpa; Phi Alpha Theta; History Majors Club, (S/T); King Players of Morehouse; Ford Student/Faculty Scholar/Mentor Program; Distinguished History Students; Golden Key Honor Society; Top Senior in History.

History and Pre-Law major; 3.0/4.0 gpa; President, Iota Rho Chapter; Black Awareness Month Chairman, 1986-87-88; Doric Lodge #6; Resident Advisor; Who's Who.

Zoology; 3.6/4.0 gpa; AAMU Academic Scholarship, '84-'88; Who's Who; Dean's List; Academic AllAmerican; Scholastic All-American; Alpha Kappa Mu; Beta Beta Beta; Beta Kappa Chi; academic scholarship to U of Tennessee School of Veterinary Science, '88- '92.

Beta Sigma Chapter Southern University

Electrical Engineering major; junior; 3.8/4.0 gpa; Men's Federation President; Eta Kappa Nu; Boy Scouts; General Motors Scholar; Who's Who; National Society of Black Engineers; President, Summer Enrichment Alumni Association for Academically Talented Students; General Motors Student Advisory Board.

Marc A. Roberson

Derrick L. Rodgers

Iary Sanders

Gregory D. Sholars

Beta Phi Chapter Dillard University

Eta Psi Chapter Texas Christian University

lota Pi Chapter SlU-Edwardsville

Eta Psi Chapter Texas Christian University

Computer Science and Mathematics major; 3.8/ 4.0 gpa; Southwestern Assistant Vice President; Alpha Kappa Mu; Alpha Chi; Beta Kappa Chi; Editor-in-Chief, Le Diable Bleu (yearbook) '87; H. A. Callis Scholastic Award (LA, '86 and '87); Pi Delta Kappa; Who's Who; DU Academic Scholarship; Louisiana Land and Exploration Company scholarship.

Finance major; sophomore; 3.1/4.0 gpa; President, Eta Psi Chapter; Black Student Caucus, Parliamentarian; IFC Representative; TCU Leadership Class; Parents Weekend Council; Inroads Program.

Mathematics and Liberal Studies major; 3.2/5.0 gpa; Illinois State College Brother of the Year, '87-'88; National Society of Black Engineers; The Black Student Association; Student Program Board; OYMA

Secondary Education major; junior; 2.4/4.0 gpa; Black Student Caucus; IFC Representative; Dean of Pledges, Eta Psi Chapter; TCU Track Team; Southwest Conference and NCAA 4x100m Relay Team Champion (1986 and 1987); 100m Sprints All-American; member of relay team that set world's best 4x200m and college world record in 4x100m.

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Toronto L. Spikes

David A. Watkins

John M. Williams

Darryl A. Willoughby

Theta Theta Chapter McNeese State University

Delta Zeta Chapter Syracuse University

Alpha Rho Chapter Morehouse College

Gamma Xi Chapter UCLA

Mass Communication major; 2.7/4.0 gpa; Vice President of the Student Government Association; Mr. McNeese State University, '88; IFC, (P); Bacchus, charter member; Resident Student Association, board member; Mr. Greek, '87; Who's Who; Blue Key; OSAC; President of Theta Theta.

Family and Community Development major; Management minor; 3.4/4.0 gpa; Pan-Hellenic Council, Vice President; Black Voice Newspaper, Editor; Coordinator, Peer Education Program; SGA; Student Afro-American Society; Greek Council Judicial Board; United States Journalism Award; Who's Who.

Banking and Finance major; 2.6/4.0 gpa; Southern Assistant Vice President, '87-88; Who's Who; Senior Justice, Student Court; Student Leader; SGA, (CS); National Eagle Scout Association; OYMA; Chairman, Miss Maroon & White Pageant; Tri-State Club; Student Recruitment, (T); M. L. King Federal Holiday Commission, '85-'86.

Psychobiology major; 2.8/4.0 gpa; Director, Black Hypertension Project; Student Health Advisory Committee; Volunteer, Young Black Scholars Program; Black Student Alliance; Chancellor's Marshall Award.

The Alpha Commerce & Industry Commission announces

AJ A Career Strategy Workshop

The 2nd Commerce & Industry Forum Friday, Ausust 5, 1988 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Westin Crown Center Hotel One Pershing Road Kansas City, Missouri 64108

FORUM TOPICS: • Corporate Culture • Affirmative Action •

• Career Assessment & Development • The Minority Businesses Effective Retirement Planning

Participants will be Black company executives and Blacks who aspire to be corporate executives. Page 24

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Here Brother Ivan Cotman is shown chatting with the Queen of Lesotho at a reception sponsored by the African Development Foundation in Washington, D.C.

Illlllllllllll Brother IVAN COTMAN, Associate S u p e r i n t e n d e n t in the Michigan Department of Education and Past Midwest Vice President, has been an active "Alpha on the Move." He recently p r e s e n t e d his views on leadership and the reform of national education policies, including Social Security, to members of the Ways and M e a n s C o m m i t t e e of t h e U . S . Congress. Committeeman Sander Levin gave a special welcome to Brother Cotman whose views have been reprinted in the Congressional Record. Brother Cotman also brought reception greetings to the Queen of the Lesotho (Africa). Brother Cotman recently represented Brother President Charles Teamer, a l o n g w i t h Delta Sigma T h e t a ' s President Hortense Canady and Alpha Kappa Alpha Basileus Janet Ballard in a national conference on "The Status of Black Greeks on Black and White College and University Campuses." Brother Cotman unveiled his views on strategies required to recruit, retain, and graduate black students through the support of black fraternities and sororities. The conference was attended by hundreds of representatives from all Greek letter organizations.

Illlllllllllll Brother FRANK E. CYRUS, President of Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter, has been appointed Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Tuskegee University (Alabama).

Brother Frank E. Cyrus Cyrus received the Bachelor of Science degree (cum laude) and the Master of Education degree (summa cum laude) from Tuskegee University, a n d p u r s u e d d o c t o r a l s t u d y at Auburn University. Brother Cyrus has served as assistant dean of Student Affairs and professor of educational administration at Tuskegee University. Currently serving a second term as President of Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter, Cyrus has brought tremendous progress to the programs during his t e n u r e . D u r i n g his presidency, membership has increased and the Social Action P r o g r a m h a s b e e n expanded extensively. Cyrus spearheaded a successful Page 25


Brother Johnny Law

Brother James Robinson

Brother Howard Trahan, Jr.

campaign against several bills that the county's state representative had introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives. The bills were withdrawn. Brother C y r u s is a c o m m u n i t y worker and serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of his church a n d as a m e m b e r of the Mayor's Advisory council. A true "Alpha Man," he has been elected the Alpha Man of the Year of Alpha Nu Lambda in 1976, of the State of Alabama in 1977, and again of Alpha Nu Lambda in 1987.

Other current positions he holds include Deacon and Superintendent of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, Educational Vice-President of the Susquehanna Toastmasters and member of the NAACP. Brother Law was presented a Proclamation from the Harford County Executive, proclaiming January 16, 1988 as his day. P r e s e n t at this Honorary Banquet were the President of Iota A l p h a L a m b d a C h a p t e r , Brother Clarence Vaughn and other brothers to include charter brothers of the chapter. He is married to Mary Pugh Law and they have two sons, Derricke, a Medical Specialist stationed at Camp Zama, Japan, and Darnevy, a 1988 graduate of North Carolina A. & T. State University, and is presently employed with Delco Product, General Motors, Rochester, N.Y.

Work from Hunter College, City University of New York. During his final years with the Housing Authority, Brother Robinson was elevated to Chief of Tenant Programs. After 25 years with the H.A., Brother Robinson retired to accept a position in a community residence program serving the chronically mentally ill in New York City. Recently, Brother Robinson was cited for his distinguished work in the 12th Edition of Men of Achievement, a noted biographical publication. An active member of Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter, Brother Robinson is looking forward to many more years as a public servant and a productive citizen of his native New York City community.

Minimum Brother JOHNNY LAW, 1985 Alpha Man of the Year, has been a member of Iota Alpha Lambda Chapter since its b e g i n n i n g in 1966. H e w a s initiated into Gamma Phi Chapter, Tuskegee University in 1953. On January 16, 1988, he was honored by his Masonic Lodge, the Chesapeake L o d g e # 4 8 , Free a n d A c c e p t e d Masons of Maryland, of which he is Pastmaster and current Secretary. He was cited for his service to mankind in the Community, County and State. He has served as Assistant District Commissioner of the Harford County District, Boy Scouts of America, B a l t i m o r e A r e a C o u n c i l . He is presently Area Commissioner of the local Boy Scout Troops. He is the recipient of the District Award of Merits and Commissioner of the Year Award. He is holder of the Woodbadge Beads and is a candidate for the Doctorate Degree of Commissioners Science in the Boy Scouts Program. Page 26

On November 19, 1987, Brother JAMES ROBINSON, was enshrined in th North Carolina A&T State University Sports Hall of Fame. Robinson was an outstanding baseball player at A&T from 1949 through 1952. After graduating, Brother Robinson signed a professional baseball contract with the St. Louis Cardinal organization. After a two year stint in the U.S. Army, Brother Robinson resumed his baseball career prior to embarking on a career with the New York City Housing Authority. While with the Housing Authority, Brother'Robinson earned a Masters Degree in Social

Illlllllllllll Brother HOWARD TRAHAN is currently serving his first term as Board Chairman of the LL Milton YMCA. Before serving on the Board of Directors, Brother Trahan coached and umpired Little League Baseball at the YMCA. Because he is Chairman of t h e Board of Directors at the YMCA, Brother Trahan is automatically selected as a board member of the Metropolitan YMCA, the governing body of all YMCA's in the city of Beaumont and surrounding areas. He is also an appointed member of the Community Block Grant Committee. Recently Brother Trahan was appointed by the Mayor of Beaumont to serve on the Affirmative Action Committee for the city of Beaumont. Brother Trahan is also a member of The Sphinx/Summer 1988


the Knights of Peter Claver a n d currently serves as that organization's treasurer for the state of Texas. Of late, Brother Trahan serves on the committee Leadership Beaumont. The purpose of this committee is to promote racial harmony throughout the community. Brother Trahan is a past trustee of the Beaumont Independent School District Board. After being elected to serve in this capacity by the community, Brother Trahan was elected Secretary of the Board by his colleagues. He is currently a member of the Beaumont Chapter of the NAACP, and has served as Treasurer of this organization. Brother Trahan was born April 24, 1948 in H o u s t o n , TX. He is the second child of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Trahan Sr. After graduation from high school Brother Trahan served in the US Army, serving time at Fort Polk, Fort Hancock, and doing a tour of duty in Germany. Brother Trahan and his wife Loyce are the parents of 3 boys, Howard III age 18, Christopher age 12 and Dane age l'/2. Brother Trahan and his family are members of the Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, of which he is a member of the Parish Council. Brother Trahan is currently serving as Lay Advisor to the Josephite Society of Priest, which is the administrative body of regional priests. Brother Trahan g r a d u a t e d from Lamar University in 1979 with a BA degree in Accounting. Upon graduation Brother Trahan was hired as an Accountant with Gulf States Utilities Co., where he was employed as a meter reader while obtaining his degree by attending night school and occasionally during lunch. Brother Trahan is currently a Staff Accountant II with the company and is accountable for overseeing a budget in excess of $10 million dollars. B r o t h e r T r a h a n is c u r r e n t l y a m e m b e r of G a m m a Tau L a m b d a Chapter and is currently serving in t h e office of T r e a s u r e r . Brother Trahan has focused his efforts toward fund raising by chairing Gamma Tau Lambda's Fund Raising Committee. O n M o n d a y February 22, 1988 Brother Trahan officially filed for reelection to the Beaumont Independent School Board. Brother Trahan has helped and served as an inspiration for numerous y o u n g p e o p l e to a t t e n d college, graduate, and become outstanding citizens. The Sphinx/Summer 1988

Brother Johnnie Mac Twine

Brother JOHNNIE MAC TWINE, w h o recently retired after over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, has accepted a position as a Software Engineering Technical Staff Member with Rockwell International, Inc. in Richardson, Texas. Prior to USAF retirement he had been selected for promotion to the rank of Major. Brother Twine enlisted in the Air Force in 1965. In 1976, h e w a s commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. He is a Computer Systems Analyst. He served at McGuire AFB, NJ (3 t i m e s ) ; V i e t n a m (2 t i m e s ) ; L.G. Hanscom AFB, Mass; Lackland AFB, Tx; Holloman AFB, NM; Osan, Korea; Bethesda Naval Medical Center, Md; Andrews AFB, DC; Office of Sect, of Defense, Pentagon; and Sheppard AFB, Tx. D u r i n g h i s c a r e e r h e received the DoD Joint Services C o m m e n d a t i o n Medal, Air Force M e r i t o r i o u s S e r v i c e M e d a l , AF Commendation Medal (2), Vietnam Service & Vietnam Campaign Medals (4), Vietnam and Korean Presidential Unit Citations, and many others. Brother Twine holds AAS, BAAS, and MA degrees. He attended the University of Corpus Christi, Texas, 1964; University of Texas at Arlington, Tx, 1965 and 1969-71; Trenton State College, NJ, 1971; University of Maryland, 1972; San Antonio College, Texas, 1974-75 (AAS); S o u t h w e s t Texas State University, 1975 (BAAS); Webster College, Missouri, 1976; U n i v e r s i t y of U t a h , 1976; a n d Pepperdine University, California, 1978-80 (MA).

Brother Twine is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated by Delta Rho Lambda Chapter, San Antonio in 1976. He has held memberships in Theta Delta L a m b d a , El P a s o , 1977; Xi Xi Lambda, Frederick, Maryland, 198386; Nu Pi Lambda, Arlington, Texas, 1986; Omicron Chi Lambda, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1987 to present. Brother Twine was a founding member and President of both Xi Xi Lambda, September 1, 1983, and Omicron Chi Lambda, December 4, 1987. While in Maryland Brother Twine was appointed Associate State Director, 1985, and he was the Maryland Alumni Brother of the Year in 1985. He is currently the Executive Secretary for the Southwestern Region. Brother Twine was introduced to "ALPHA" as a Senior at Dalworth High School, Grand Prairie, Texas in 1964 when he was a recipient of an Alpha Merit Award sponsored by Alpha Sigma Lambda C h a p t e r , Dallas, Texas. He declares, "that little four i n c h , $2.00 p l a s t i c t r o p h y inscribed with "A<I>A Honor Award" is one of his most cherished possessions." When President of the Xi Xi Lambda, Frederick, Maryland, he implemented a similar scholastic recognition program "because it works". Brother Twine also remembers Dr. Brother Ernest Stevenson, Delta Rho Lambda, San Antonio, from when he was on "Line". Dr. Stevenson once told Brother Twine a n d his Line, "Don't forget where you came from. When you attain your successes, reach back and help another to make it." Brother Twine sponsors an annual scholarship to Mu Nu Chapter at Southwest Texas State University. He says, "every Brother should add a plank to the bridges we cross so those who follow us won't have to build the same bridges again. He also says, "Let's build a House (Headquarters)." Brother Twine has held memberships in the NAACP, Association of Computer Users, American Managem e n t A s s o c i a t i o n , US P a r a c h u t e A s s o c i a t i o n , T o a s t m a s t e r s International, Data Processing Management Associaton, etc. He is married to Angela C , the daughter of Brother William B. Barnes, Frederick, Maryland. He is the father of Terrece T and Johnnie Mac, Jr., age 16 and 18, w h o are 11th a n d 12th g r a d e r s , respectively, at Grand Prairie (Texas) High School. Page 27


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Alpha Gamma Lambda honors L H. Stanton On a Sunday in October 1987, the Brothers of Alpha Gamma Lambda honored Brother L. H. Stanton by d e d i c a t i n g the n e w l y r e n o v a t e d c h a p t e r Library a n d C o n f e r e n c e Room in his name. Brother Stanton, a fifty year Alpha, was responsible for organizing the first Alpha Job Placement at one of the early national c o n v e n t i o n s . The founder and p u b l i s h e r of the "National Scene" magazine, Brother Stanton has been well k n o w n for r e c r u i t i n g a n d placing Alphas in the New York City job market. Brother Stanton, well loved and respected throughout the country, has long been an innovative and i m a g i n a t i v e A l p h a . His s t a t u r e among the brothers of Alpha Gamma Lambda is legendary. It m u s t be noted that Brother Stanton is among the select group of brothers who were responsible for purchasing the current chapter house, located at 282 Convent Avenue (141st Street), New York City.

T h e B r o t h e r s of Kappa Rho Chapter extend a warm greeting to all "financial alphas". Membership w a s i n c r e a s e d by n i n e with the initiation of the s p r i n g '87 line, "Soldiers of a Dream". Initiated on May 2, 1987 were Jay B. Codrington, James E. Graves, III, Derix Skelton, Michael Sinclair, Kenneth Watson, Tyrone Tucker, Darin Gillenwater, Adolph Everett, and Donald Gibbs. This was the first line to cross the burning sands in two years. These neophytes are anxious to carry on the great traditions set by our fraternity. They already have started a weekly series of reports entitled "Person of the Week". This idea of brother Derix Skelton was created to "Inform" the c a m p u s community of local and historical strivings of significance other than what can be learned in the classrooms. The chapter plans on making '87-'88 a g r e a t school year. With a big brother/big sister program planned with the Alpha Angels and the 4th Annual Miss Black & Gold Pageant to be launched in the spring, our hands will be full. We, also hope to

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plan a drug awareness program, an AIDS A w a r e n e s s P r o g r a m , a n d participate in Hands Across America in May. But w e w o n ' t forget to promote "Project Alpha" and the F r a t e r n a l Mission to t h e U n i t e d Negro College Fund, NAACP, and the National Urban League. Present officers of the chapter for the 1987-88 chapter year are as follows: Brother John Fletcher, Undergraduate Chapter Advisor, Derix Skelton, President; Kenneth Watson, Jr., Vice-President; Richard E. Velasco, Jr., Secretary; Darin Gillenwater, Treasurer; James E. Graves, III, Dean of Pledges; a n d Sargeant-at-Arms; Michael Sinclair, Parliamentarian; Kenneth Watson, Jr. Financial Secretary; and Richard E. Velosco, Jr., Editor-to-The Sphinx. —Richard E. Velasco, Jr.

old dominion u Nu Theta celebrates its 10th Anniversary The brothers of Nu Theta Chapter at O l d D o m i n i o n U n i v e r s i t y in Norfolk, Virginia, bring you sincere fraternal greetings, and we hope e v e r y o n e h a d t h e s a m e t y p e of banner year in 1987 as we did. Our year began with the addition of t w o n e w b r o t h e r s to A l p h a — Brothers Anthony Alston and Wayne Byrd. Although the pledge line was a success, the high point for the s e m e s t e r w a s o u r c h a p t e r ' s 10th Anniversary celebration. We started here at ODU on April 24, 1977, and on April 24, 1987, the flame of Alpha was still burning deep in everyone's h e a r t . We s t a r t e d t h e w e e k e n d celebration with a reception at the Holiday Inn/Waterside in downtown Norfolk. Of the 52 brothers to cross into Nu Theta, 30 were there that night. It was really special being in the same room with that much chapter history. On Saturday, we had a basketball game with the "Old Heads" vs the "New Boys". It was a pretty even contest until Spring '84 and '85 took over, then the old dudes didn't have a chance. There was much fun to be had, and we grabbed it all. That evening, the sweethearts put on the second annual "Sweetheart Step-Show Extravaganza", with Page 30

p r o c e e d s g o i n g to b e n e f i t t h e homeless of Norfolk. After the show, there was a dance in Webb Center, as the younger brothers continued to get to know the men who founded what is being carried on today. On Sunday morning, we all got out of bed and went to worship together at M o u n t P l e a s a n t Baptist C h u r c h . After church, we had a Smoker. The speaker was Nu Theta's own Antonio Perez Kemp, w h o pledged in the spring of 1982. After the Smoker, the b r o t h e r s w h o w e r e left w e n t to D a r r y l ' s r e s t a u r a n t for o n e last g a t h e r i n g . All in all, it w a s a n outstanding weekend, enjoyed by everyone who attended. After a lengthy summer vacation, we came back to school with two main things on our minds: having a line, and winning our 3rd consecutive step show championship. We did both. Clyde Vincent Griggs, Ryan Orlando Jones, and Kevin Lee Minor were "Alphasized" on November 13, 1987, a n d o n e w e e k , l a t e r , we stepped 10 brothers strong to our 3rd straight win. The fall semester was a very busy one for Nu Theta, as we participated in and sponsored many activities. These ranged from helping with freshman move-in, being the m a i n g r e e k force b e h i n d Black Freshman Week, to sponsoring "APhi-A at the Movies", w h e r e we sponsored a trip to see "Hollywood Shuffle" and "She's Gotta' Have It." Toward the end of the semester, we h a d a H a l l o w e e n P a r t y for t h e neighborhood kids, and a massive canned food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. For A l p h a W e e k , w e d i d a n introduction to Kwanza or "Black Christmas"; a greek "Family Feud" which pitted a team of fraternity men against a team of sorority women (the sorors won) with the winning team getting a d o n a t i o n to their favorite charity from Nu Theta; a Smoker; an anniversary night dance which raised $100.00 dollars for the Joy Fund; and we capped off the week with a trip to James Madison University to step in Xi Delta's annual Founder's Day Step-Show. It was a great semester. The year ended on a slightly sad n o t e ; w e lost t h r e e b r o t h e r s to December graduation. Brothers Rodney Perry, Augustus Patterson, Jr.,

and Alton (Jay) Harris will be missed tremendously, but we are sure they will do just fine in life after college. The brothers who will lead the new b r e e d i n t o 1988 are as follows: Brothers Wayne Byrd, President; Ryan J o n e s , Vice-President; Anthony Alston, Secretary; C. Vincent Griggs, Treasurer; Leander Johnson, Dean-ofPledges; Kevin Minor, ^4DP; Darryl Cheatham, Education Director; Jason Carter, Editor-to-the-Sphinx; and Kevin McNeill, Sweetheart Court Coordinator. We wish you all our best, brothers . . . Until next time . . . '06!

Pennsylvania a busy year for Omicron Delta Lambda Greetings Brothers in Alphadom: T h e b r o t h e r s of Omicron Delta Lambda C h a p t e r , P h i l a d e l p h i a , Pennsylvania delight in extending well wishes to all who abide within this the House of Alpha. Indeed the b a s i c p u r p o s e of t h i s l e t t e r is essentially to u p d a t e the brotherhood with respect to our chapters' activities-however, let's also take this opportunity to challenge "all who abide within" to ever greater levels of achievement. We invite all to keep as our collective focus the finding of solutions concerning the seven following p r o n o u n c e m e n t s which were affirmed and adopted in the Public Policy Statement of our 80th anniversary national convention: (1) Free South Africa: A Continuing Dream, (2) Drug Abuse: A Nightmare, (3) Higher Education: A Matter of Degree, (4) Voter Education: Political Realities (5) Business And Economic Development, (6) Black Youth Unemployment/Juvenile Delinquency, and (7) Child Abuse: Another Nightmare. With these thoughts in mind, ODL would like the brotherhood to know that we also know how to have a good time. Summertime has been one of our most socially eventful times with 1987 being no exception. Following our annual July 4th picnic, we ushered in our 1987 fall year with a "first class" boat ride along the Delaware River whose theme was, "Jewels on the Nile - Voyage I Reclammations", co-sponsored with The Sphinx/Summer 1988


the lovely ladies of Omega Omega C h a p t e r of A l p h a K a p p a A l p h a Sorority, Inc. We'll save our best adjectives and superlatives for our next boat r i d e — w e ' r e h o p i n g to make this an annual event. Let's keep it modest and say that indeed a great time was had by all! We always delight in sharing the fellowship of A-PHI-A and took the lead in s u g g e s t i n g to the Philadelphia Chapters that we move our a n n u a l collective F o u n d e r s Day Celebration from its January date to the date that gave life to our great o r g a n i z a t i o n — D e c e m b e r 4. O u r chapter president, Brother Selvin G o r d o n , p r e s i d e d o v e r t h e '87 ceremony in which all five of the area chapters participated. The events' theme, "Reflection for Projection," epitomized in its' essence what all such gatherings should - Inspiration. It is truly an inspiration when Alpha " O l d " a n d A l p h a " Y o u n g " comm e m o r a t e the past a n d p r o v i d e visions for the future. The ideals of our fraternity were e s p e c i a l l y p u t into action on D e c e m b e r 12, 1987 w h e n w e sponsored our first "Project Alpha" Seminar. A charity's success can not truly be measured in the eyes of its' sponsor until the reasons for its' need are eliminated. We have much unfinished business towards eradicating the problems associated with teenage pregnancy. We must return from moral decay and make our young people aware of the fact that as Africans the backbone of our culture centered around the maintaining of the family structure. We look forward to making 1988 a banner year for ODL as we revitalize our ramks with "new blood". We gave our aspirants a meaningful "glimpse at the Alpha Light" as we presented our chapter Smoker, February 7, 1988. Currently we are entrusting the legacy of our renown to twelve noble sphinxmen who endeavor to become good Alpha men. As l a s t y e a r , w e c o n t i n u e to participate in a local intra-fraternal Greek basketball league. Its always a pleasure to take those Ques, Kappas, and Sigmas "to the hoop" whenever we can. The rivalries are great but the games are always in the spirit of comradery and good clean fun. L e t s ' s i g n off a s a l w a y s b y The Sphinx/Summer 1988

rededicating ourselves to the ideals of our dear fraternity. We are asking as we did in our opening paragraph that we all Stand Up and Be Counted by the content of our convictions to uphold social justice.

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The Brothers of Eta Theta Lambda wish to extend their warm fraternal greetings throughout the "House of Alpha." As we enter our 28th year as a Chapter on Long Island, the symbol shown demonstrates our tangible commitment to Black Colleges and Universities. It was worn as a button during our annual college tour which was held October 25 - November 1, 1987. Eighty-seven students and nine chaperons shared the experience in visiting eleven historically black institutions — Morgan State, Howard University, Virginia State, Hampton University, N . C. A&T, B e n n e t t College, Fisk University, Tennessee State, Morehouse, Clark and Spelman Colleges. Brother Dr. George L. M i m s , the Tour C o o r d i n a t o r , indicates that 42% of the 1986 college tour students are presently attending 9 of the 11 black institutions visited as a result of participating in the tour. Eta Theta Lambda considers this a

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t e s t i m o n y to the s u c c e s s of our p r o g r a m to i n c i t e h i g h s c h o o l students to attend college, which included high school juniors and seniors from Long Island as well as the five boroughs of New York City. Also o n e s t u d e n t c a m e from Springfield, Ohio, and six students joined the tour from the BaltimoreA l e x a n d r i a , Virginia a r e a . (The s t u d e n t s from Virginia-Maryland were sponsored by the local Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority), Plans are underway for the 1988 tour. In January, 1987, the Eta Theta Lambda Education Foundation awarded four $1000 scholarships to s t u d e n t s w h o w e r e e n r o l l e d in predominately Black institutions. In order to continue our s u p p o r t of s t u d e n t s a t t e n d i n g colleges, the Foundation held its 3rd annual Black Tie Scholarship Dinner Dance at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York d u r i n g the Thanksgiving Holidays. Our theme,

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Le Yuletide Soiree, was indicative of the festive mood of our guests and their support of our efforts. We held our 3rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration which this year w a s a S u n r i s e Service c o o r d i n a t e d by B r o t h e r G e r a r d Burnett. The program included a buffet breakfast after the service. Our guest speaker, Brother Rev. Clinton C. Boone rendered a moving and spiritual message on the Life of our late Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. All who attended felt the spirit. The C h a p t e r a l s o a w a r d e d t w o (2) Humanitarian Awards to junior high school s t u d e n t s at two (2) local community based MLK programs. A Project Alpha program is being planned and developed for Spring, 1988. Eta Theta Lambda is pleased to announce that the following Brothers have been added to our Brotherhood: Dr. Dudley Cox, Research Microbiologist; Charles F. Roberts, University Administrator; Dr. Stanley Ralph, Middle School Prinicipal; and Kanei Tucker, Radio Public Relations. The officers of the C h a p t e r for 1987-88 are: Earnest Williams, President; Steven Cuffey, Vice President; Keith Bishop, Recording Secretary; Eddie Gripper, Treasurer; Norris McBean, Corresponding Secretary; Robert E. Thweatt; Dean of Pledges; Ernest Snell, Chaplain; John Fletcher, Sergeant-atArms a n d Parliamentarian; Ralph Federson, Editor-to-The Sphinx, Gerald Tootle, Historian; and John Moore, Director of Educational Activities.

u of maryland lota Zeta boosts o banner year The themes of social and economic development highlighted the academic year of 1987-1988 for " k e y " Iota Zeta Chapter at the University of Maryland, College Park. S p e a k i n g to packed a u d i e n c e s during the academic year, Brothers Dick Gregory, Tony Brown, a n d William Gray each stressed the need for social and economic development in the Black community. In October Brother Gregory spoke to the campus about big business. Run by super-rich white families, Page 32

they control economics, government, social unrest and even life and death in America. This same network, said Brother Gregory, is responsible for everything ranging from AIDS to presidential assassinations to the cocaine-induced death of Maryland basketball star Len Bias. Brother Gregory believes that the deadly disease AIDS did not just come about, but was the result of conscious germ war experimentation conducted by the U.S. government in the 1960's. He claimed that in 1962, millions of Americans thinking they were getting polio vaccinations were injected with the cancer-causing SD-40 virus. This was the beginning of AIDS. Creating a sense of racial pride is t h e k e y to p r o g r e s s for Black Americans, journalist Brother Tony B r o w n s a i d in a s p e e c h l a s t November. He believes racial pride and economic gain are necessary to o v e r c o m e r a c i s m . We can o n l y advance through economic gain says Brown, because "the only color of freedom is green." Kicking off Black History Month, Brother Hon. Bill Gray stated that although Brother Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of ending legal racism has been fulfilled, blacks must still strive to overcome the economic barriers that limit them. Brother Gray, who has represented Pennsylvania's 2nd District since 1979, is serving his second term as c h a i r m a n of t h e H o u s e B u d g e t C o m m i t t e e , which advises the president on economic policy. He said the Reagan Administration is actually closing the doors that were opened two decades ago during the civil rights movement. "The issue for blacks in the '80s and '90s is not whether you're smart enough to get into a university, but whether you can afford the tuition." The chapter also featured for Black H i s t o r y M o n t h an art exhibit of Swaziland Tapestries. This was cosponsored by the Parents Association G a l l e r y of t h e U n i v e r s i t y of Maryland. The exhibit featured the hand woven works of Albert Reck and was successfully kicked off with a reception of over 100 people. In a d d i t i o n to s e r v i c e to t h e campus community, IZ has reached out to the community-at-large by making a weekly commitment to a

tutorial program at the Bunker Hill Elementary School in Washington, D.C. In participation with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., tutorial services are provided to students d e e m e d "gifted." In a d d i t i o n to a c a d e m i c t u t o r i n g we have Rap sessions with the kids about school, friends, or anything that they want to talk about. It is efforts such as these that earned Iota Zeta College Chapter of the Year for the State of Maryland. We'd like to welcome all 1988 initiates to Alphadom. Special congratulations go out to our own neophytes - Rodney Tyson, Darryle Jones, Marlon Hall, Drew Wade, Don McCaskil, a n d Michael Gills. 窶認rank Johnson

MIDWEST ohio Era Tau Lambda hosts Annual Valentine Dinner The brothers of Eta Tau Lambda send greetings to all of the brothers throughout Alpha land seeking for the light and striving to be "servants of all." Our major event for this quarter was our Annual Valentine Dinner and Party, held on February 14, 1988 at the beautiful Cascade Club in downtown Akron. The brothers and their wives or sweethearts enjoyed a delicious dinner and were treated with soothing, mood music while eating by Pee Wee Herman and his Jazz Band. A pleasant surprise on the program was the singing presented by the Black and Gold Ensemble, composed of local brothers and ably led by Brother Othello Skinner. They sang four songs, all revolving around the Valentine theme and all dedicated to lovely ladies present, including widows of brothers of the Omega c h a p t e r . Each of t h e l a d i e s w a s further saluted with a beautiful rose from t h e C h a p t e r a n d H o u s i n g C o r p o r a t i o n . O u r t h a n k s a n d an Alpha Salute to Brother James R. Williams for his capable work as Master of Ceremonies, to Brothers The Sphinx/Summer 1988


Paul Winters and Anthony King for their duties as Co-Chairmen of the event. The Board of Directors for the Housing Corporation has reported t h a t all 56 c o n d o m i n i u m s of the original group at "The Landings" have been sold and also that 9 of the 12 additional units under construction have been sold. Brother Wayne Hawkins, Chapter P r e s i d e n t , is b u s y r e c r u i t i n g d e l e g a t e s for t h e M i d w e s t e r n Regional Convention to be held April 7-10 in Wichita, Kansas. It was noted that several h a n d s were raised in reply to his question on this at the last meeting. Our congratulations and an Alpha Salute to Brother David J. Wilson for receiving the 1987 Community Service Award from the Downtown Akron Kiwanis Chapter. He was honored for his involvement in many community organizations at the September 1987 meeting of Kiwanis. The Social Committee reported that the Super Bowl Party of last m o n t h w a s well a t t e n d e d a n d enjoyed by all. They are also busy w i t h p l a n n i n g t h e next Playboy Dance; details to be released soon.

ohio Theto Lambda moves to New Headquarters Building The b r o t h e r s of Theta Lambda Chapter, Dayton, Ohio, recently held a gala open house to proudly show their new headquarters building to their wives and sweethearts. The b u i l d i n g , located at 3614 Salem Avenue, has a floor area of over 2100 square feet. Entrance to the facility is made thru a vestibule, leading to the general meeting area, with office space immediately to the right, and coat room several paces to the left. On the extreme right side of the meeting area is a spacious 14' x 8' serving bar which leads directly off from the very functional kitchen. One exit from the rear of the meeting area is the entrance to a smaller caucas room; and the other leads to the rest rooms, utility areas, and rear b u i l d i n g exit. Its overall a p p o i n t m e n t s a n d warm interior The Sphinx/Summer 1988

The Brothers of Theta Lambda held a gala open house to proudly show their new headquarters budding to their wives and sweethearts.

reflects the true spirit of Alpha. The A l p h a Building will serve primarily for Theta Lambda meetings and social events as well as being rented to other Greek and non-Greek organizations and individuals for similar purposes. Its acquisition is t h e c u l m i n a t i o n of c o n s i d e r a b l e planning and fulfilling of financial c o m m i t m e n t s by many dedicated Brothers of Theta Lambda Chapter. Brother H e n r y A. Wilson, a past Chapter president and current Housing Committee Chairman, has consistently worked and inspired others toward the idea of ownership of a permanent Chapter Home. The d r e a m of t h e B r o t h e r s of T h e t a Lambda Chapter has become a reality.

michigan The Third Annual Pontiac Scholarship Banquet The Iota Rho Lambda Chapter Pontiac, Michigan, s p o n s o r e d its Third Annual Scholarship Banquet, Saturday, April 23, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., in the Bloomfield Roma Hall Banquet facility, w i t h e n t e r t a i n m e n t by Jimmie McKee and Company. This will be the third year for the awarding of scholarships in honor of the late Thomas Gracey, Pontiac's first Black Assistant Chief of Police. The first year, two scholarships were awarded in June, 1986 to Roderyck B. B l a k e , w h o e n r o l l e d a t Yale University; and to Margaret Rose

Billings, who enrolled at Oakland University; and to Darlene Petway, who enrolled at Howard University. There are two scholarships awaiting two very deserving students again this year. There is also a second and equally important purpose for this Scholarship Banquet. Pontiac's youth are g i v e n t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to m e e t p e r s o n a l l y or r e c e i v e r e p o r t s concerning persons who have made positive contributions to the community—individuals whose achievements are worthy of emulation. Mr. Thomas Gracey was indeed an individual worthy of recognition and honor. Words that aptly describe him were those given by his widow. She described him as a "loving father, a d e v o t e d h u s b a n d , a n d a public s e r v a n t to all t h e c o m m u n i t y . " Additionally, she mentioned that Mr. Gracey demonstrated great concern for the education of Pontiac's youth, and through the funds raised for scholarships, ". . . with God's help, we will be able to pass on still a greater legacy for g e n e r a t i o n s to come."

u of Wisconsin milwoukee Greeting from Epsilon Tau E p s i l o n Tau C h a p t e r at t h e University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has done a lot this semester. First, we recently initiated Brother Victor P. Page 33


Drake, a junior majoring in (Management Information Systems); crossed the burning sands, March 26, 1988. Welcome Brother Drake! Prior to the initiation we have given numerous dances that have become a h u g e success on c a m p u s . We currently have brothers working on various organizations. Currently, our president, Brother Herman Strozier is Vice President of the Pan-hellic Council; which the brothers helped r e a c t i v a t e a l o n g w i t h t h e four s o r o r i t i e s a n d Phi Beta S i g m a Fraternity, Inc. B r o t h e r S t a n l e y Blister, Vice President and Asst. State D i r e c t o r of WI is c u r r e n t l y t h e President of the NAACP-UWM and also does volunteer services for nonprofit organizations. Recently in conjunction with the Baptist Student Union we held a voter registration drive that was a huge success. We're proud to say that brothers also work very close with t h e Minority Information Center where we go to various high schools and talk about the advantages of higher education and the advantages of attending the university school system. We're proud to say that 85% of our chapter has been certified and t h a t a n o t h e r s e m i n a r is b e i n g s c h e d u l e d . Recently the c h a p t e r along with the brothers of Delta Chi Lambda sponsored the 2nd State Leadership Conference, where brothers from various chapters come and talk about issues that reflect our d e a r f r a t e r n i t y in t h e s t a t e of Wisconsin and national as a whole. Newly elected officers of Epsilon Tau: H e r m a n Strozier, President; Stanley Brister, Vice President; Chris Sam, Secretary; Levernon Lawson, Treasurer; James C. Hoskins, Dean of Pledges; Bryant Fushman, Chaplain; Cedric Irven, Victor P. Drake, and Gary Williams, Chapter Advisors.

SOUTH I ! alabama "Building on a tradition of Leadership"

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(left to right) Brother Edward Jenkins, Mrs. Ora Manning and Brother Frank Cyrus accept service awards from Alpha Nu Lambda.

brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fratern i t y , I n c . A l p h a Nu L a m b d a P r e s i d e n t Frank C y r u s held two executive committee meetings during the summer in preparation for the new fraternal year. At the first meeting in September, the chapter adopted the plans of the executive committee. Brother Charlie Hardy conducted a Risk Management Workshop for the brothers of Gamma Phi (Tuskegee University) a n d O m i c r o n Kappa (Auburn University). President Cyrus appointed a task force to plan and execute strategies to lobby against certain legislative bills in the Alabama Legislative that w e r e i n t r o d u c e d by t h e M a c o n County representative. The task force was successful in getting most of the bills withdrawn. General Counsel, Brother Milton Davis, was chairman of the task force. The Outreach Committee, chaired by B r o t h e r J u d g e A u b r y F o r d , worked with young student groups. He arranged for two young people to attend the Leadership Workshop at Fisk University during the summer of 1987. All expenses were paid for by the Chapter. Brother Miles Robinson, chairman of t h e F o u n d e r s ' Day p r o g r a m , planned an interesting and enjoyable affair. T h e c o m m i t t e e w a s a l s o comprised of brothers representing chapters at Tuskegee University and Auburn University. The three chapters set up a display depicting the history of the Alpha o r g a n i z a t i o n , as well as their

respective memorabilia. The event attracted a large audience to the Tuskegee Municipal Complex. Brother Edward Jenkins received an award for his "outstanding contributions" to veterinary medicine. Ora M a n n i n g , p r i n c i p a l of Tuskegee Institute High School, was cited for educational achievement. Brother Frank Cyrus was honored as "Alpha Man of the Year." —Brother Robert E. Lawson

alabama a&m A 40 Year Legacy of Excellence The Brothers of Delta Gamma C h a p t e r extend fraternally w a r m g r e e t i n g s to the Brothers in the House of Alpha. As we look towards excellence we continued to be under the stalwart l e a d e r s h i p of President A n t h o n y Peterson, who showed great representation at the State convention held in Mobile, Al. Delta Gamma continued to shine with 20 Brothers s t r o n g at t h e s t a t e c o n v e n t i o n . Awards at state were given to Brother Dennis Emery-Highest GRA Award in State and Brother Juan Keith Stewart —2nd Place Oratorical contest. Delta G a m m a h e l d its a n n u a l S m o k e r D e c e m b e r 6, 1987. The speaker for this occassion was Brother Edward Jones II, former SGA President at Alabama A&M University. Following the smoker brought 10 The Sphinx/Summer 1988


Sphinxmen, "The Untouchable Ten", Patrick Arrington, Vincent Autrey, D a r r e l C a m p b e l l , David C u r t i s , Gerron Davis, Gregory James, F r e d d i e J o n e s , N a r v a e z Stinson, Kevin Tolbert, and Gregory White, who crossed the burning sands March 5, 1988. Congratulations and welcome to the "House of Alpha". In this house, as you may have learned, "Men, u n a q u a i n t e d , enter, shake hands, exchange greetings and depart friends". Always Hold Alpha High. The legacy continues to live on. Delta Gamma held its annual Miss Black and Gold pageant. Representing our chapter well at both the local and state level was the beautiful and talented Miss Sonya Belyu. Other sweethearts, Miss Alpha Phi Alpha, Camille Alexandra H e n e r y ; Miss Delta Gamma, Kerslyon Valrie; and Miss Sphinx, Tammy Fearn. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to o u r l o v e l y sweethearts. Educational and Tutorial services are continued to be rendered weekly by the Brothers of Delta Gamma at Rolling Hills Elementary School. A special Black History Program was also presented to students at Rolling Hills Elementary School in conjunction to a Valentine Party for students in the child Development Center. Flowers were given to "Favorite Teachers" on campus. Delta Gamma continues to hold Alpha High as we celebrate our 40th A n n i v e r s a r y of o u r c h a p t e r s foundering. The legacy of excellence lives on and on in Delta Gamma. —Juan Keith Stewart

tennessee Founder's Day in Memphis T h e b r o t h e r s of A l p h a D e l t a Lambda, Memphis, Tennessee, extend their fraternal greetings. Sunday December 6, 1987 the brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter a s s e m b l e d at the Ramada Hotel S o u t h e a s t to c o m m e m o r a t e t h e Jewels of our great fraternity. This annual event is an opportunity for the brotherhood to reflect on times past and a time of rededication. The Sphinx/Summer 1988

Brother Clarence Christian (right) recieves Brother of the Year plaque from Brother Jesse McGee Past President of Alpha Delta Lambda.

Two of the three undergraduate chapters: Beta Xi, Le Moyne-Owen, a n d Kapppa Eta, M e m p h i s State University, were represented on our program. Brother William H. Salley, Beta Xi, delivered a powerful oration. T h e K e y n o t e s p e a k e r for t h e e v e n i n g w a s B r o t h e r I r v i n g P. McPhail, President of Le MoyneOwen College. He challenged us to be of service to the c o m m u n i t y , especially to share our talents if we are truly to be servants to all. Brother Clarence Christian was presented with the Brother of the Year Plaque by Brother Jesse McGee, p a s t p r e s i d e n t of A l p h a D e l t a L a m b d a . The e v e n i n g ' s activity concluded with a social hour. —Don A. Lee

u of alabama Kappa Alpha claims Chapter of the Year Salutations and greetings from the Brothers of Kappa Alpha Chapter University of Alabama. It is our pleasure to inform you of the recent events that have ocurred within our chapter during the past year. Once again, we were named Chapter of the Year by the fraternity's state association. This was the second year in a row that we have received this honor and the sixth time in the last seven years. The receiving of this award was brought about as the result of several months

of service to community, involvement with several aspects of leadership and our devotion to scholarship. Service has always been a major facet of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and that fact is very evident in our chapter. Over the past year, we have been involved in many community service projects. Two of our main projects include involvement with emotionally disturbed children at a local developmental center. We also spend two weekends in every month helping underprivileged children of Tuscaloosa organize a Boy Scout troop. Our most recent project was our presentation of the fraternity's o w n n a t i o n a l p r o g r a m : "Project Alpha - A Man to Man Talk on Teenage Pregnancy". We, along with several distinguished guest speakers, managed to reach the minds and hearts of local youth and inform them of the consequences of unsafe sex. The Kappa Alpha Chapter is very fortunate to have brothers who are involved in Several campus leaders h i p p o s i t i o n s . We h a v e a c t i v e participation in the Afro American Association, Student Government Association and also several professional organizations and h o n o r a r i e s such as the National Society of Black Engineers and the American Association of Cost Engineers. We, as Alpha men, believe that it is important to have a wide variety of interests within the organization. We have brothers participating in such activities as sky diving and campus radio programming. A wide Page 35


variety of interests can only make the fraternity stronger. The brothers of our chapter realize that we are not in college to "major in Alpha". Scholarship is foremost important. Recently we were the top Black Greek letter organization as far as scholarship is concerned and we are continuing to reach higher. We have initiated an academic program which encourages Brothers to obtain as high a quality point average as p o s s i b l e . This p r o g r a m , e n t i t l e d "Kappa Alpha's Search for Academic Excellence", is the only one of its kind k n o w n on c a m p u s and is a bright spot on the chapter's academic history. Kappa Alpha is certainly very proud of its sweetheart organization; one of whom is Ms. Cara VaShawn Weaver, who is the reigning national Miss Black and Gold. We are very proud of Cara and appreciate her time and efforts in bringing national exposure to the chapter. Strong hearts and able minds are the basis of any viable organization. We realize that Brothers with strong leadership qualities are the keys to success. With this thought in mind the officers elected for the 1987-88 academic year were Randall C. Hardy, President; James King, Vice President; Marcus J. Givan, Secretary/Publicity Chairman; Michael Coleman, Treasurer/ Social Chairman; Kevin Johnson, Dean of Pledges; Richard Coleman, Historian; Larry Lewis, Parliamentarian; and Jeffery Jackson, Dean of Educational Activities. Other brothers serving as chairmen of other committees are Willis P u g h , Service Chairman; Desmond Holoman, Sweetheart Committee Chairman; and Pavis Narcisse, Grievance Committee Chairman. Recently we initiated eight young men into the fraternity. They are Brothers James Floyd, Torrence Ford, David Long, Steven Newbem, Spencer Thomas, Marc Wallace, Roy Watson, and John Winston. Other Brothers of Kappa Alpha are Anthony Bothwell, Phillip Brown, Michael Burt, Carlton Hamilton, Andrei Jones, Floyd Jones, Reginald McCall, E d w a r d P u g h , Vincent Spencer, C h a r l e s S t u t t s , Jerome Walker, Anthony Sims and Tunstall Wilson. With the aid of these Brothers and by the grace of God we look forward to the future of Kappa Alpha and will continue to keep in touch. Page 36

Brothers from Mu lota, Gamma Omkron, and Alpha Mu Lambda along with Sphinxmcn from Mu lota participate in march honoring Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, jr.

u of tennessee knoxville Bright Outlook for Mu Iota F r a t e r n a l g r e e t i n g s from t h e brothers of the Mu Iota Chapter at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where the light of Alpha continues to shine bright. The Mu Iota brothers would like to e x t e n d their a p p r e c i a t i o n to the brothers of Alpha South for their support and cooperation during the regional convention held in Knoxville during the Winter of 87. Mu Iota began the 87-88 school year by hosting its Ninth Annual Freshman Tea to welcome minority freshmen to our campus community. Forty minority freshman, brothers, sweethearts and staff members were inspired a n d e n c o u r a g e d at this event by the message delivered by Dr. Charles Edington, Director of Admissions. Following the Tea, the brothers set aside their coats and ties and invited everyone to join them in partying in the usual Alpha style. In continuing with the effort to make t h e f r e s h m e n s t u d e n t s feel welcomed, Mu Iota hosted its Second Annual Freshmen Talent Revue to give freshmen the opportunity to show off their talents later in the quarter. O n O c t o b e r 18, s e v e n y o u n g ,

b e a u t i f u l , a n d i n t e l l i g e n t ladies s o u g h t t h e c r o w n at o u r N i n t h Annual Miss Black & Gold Pageant. The honors went to Ms. Stefanie Bolton, a sophomore majoring in communications/broadcasting from Memphis, TN. Mu Iota continued its efforts by hosting a $500 Stepping Extravaganza as a grand finale to a week of homecoming events. Once again the brothers proved that the grand-daddy of all black greeks step the best. The brothers from Iota Nu chapter claimed the prize after a crowd arousing performance. Mu Iota has also been active in the c o m m u n i t y . On H a l l o w e e n , t h e brothers dressed in costumes and visited a local childrens hospital and delivered prizes and treats to children w h o w e r e u n a b l e to go trick or treating. The brothers also actively p a r t i c i p a t e d in t h e a n n u a l Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Christmas party hosted for children in the community. During the Winter of 88 Mu Iota lead five tenaious men onward and upward towards the light. Those five men, known as the Five Pharaohs of Sagicity, w e r e Terrence G i b s o n , Cedric Alford, Marquis J o h n s o n , Aundra Johnson, and Eli Halbert. In c e l e b r a t i o n of B r o t h e r Dr. Martin L. Kings birthday the brothers and sphinxmen participated in Knoxville's first march organized in King's honor. Mu Iota also applauds the efforts of four brothers w h o will graduate this year. Those brothers include John Tomes, mechanical engineering; Kevin Latham, communiThe Sphinx/Summer 1988


cations; Reginald Maclin, industrial engineering; and Mario Harding, pre-medicine. The Alpha Sweethearts at UTK have also had a very successful year. They began by winning both Best Female and Best Overall categories in the sweetheart step show sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi at Knoxville College. In support of the brothers of Mu Beta we v e n t u r e d to Martin, Tennessee to participate in their annual Alpha Winter Weekend. Once again our sweethearts displayed their talents and captured the title of Best Little Sisters at the Little Sister/ Brother Step Show. Our sweethearts have proven that not only are the Alphas the best, but also everyone who is associated with them. The chapter officers for 87-88 are Norris Kirby, President; Felix Mays, Vice-President; Reginald Maclin, Treasurer; Mario Harding, Recording Secretary/'Sweetheart Liason; Christopher C a l h o u n , Corresponding Secretary/ House Manager; Reginald McGregor, Dean of Pledges, John Claybrooks, Historian; and Kevin L a t h a m , step-master! —Norris Kirby

tuskegee u Adventurous Year at G a m m a Phi

A warm and heartfelt greeting to all of t h o s e w i t h i n the realm of Alpha. The brothers of Gamma Phi Chapter, Tuskegee University have begun another adventurous year at full steam. 1988 will undoubtedly be another most successful period of perserverance and service. Since our last appearance in the "Sphinx" magazine we have strived to reveal "light" to the darkest corners known to mankind. During the spring of '87 we welcomed the bodacious and distinguished new brothers, " T h e G u a r d i a n s of t h e G o l d e n Sphinx" into this great fraternity. This o u t s t a n d i n g cast of brothers "exalted" the graduation of one of its line brothers, Brother Patrick Oates, to whom we extend our congratulations and well wishes. During the Fall of 1988 "The Black Protectors of the A n c i e n t Egyptian Mysteries" The Sphinx/Summer 1988

joined our ranks and proceeded to add their own unique flair to this worldwide brotherhood. Gamma Phi Chapter also extended warm welcomes to brothers who transfered to Tuskegee University and have become integral parts of this chapter, these include; Brothers Curtis Thomas, Phi Chapter, Ohio U., John F. Drew III, Kansas State U , Alford Williams and Leon Philips, Gamma Delta, U. of Arkansas Pine Bluff, C r a i g D o w d e l l , Pi C h a p t e r , Cleveland State U , Terrance Barker, Alpha Alpha, U. of Cincinatti, Wayne Felton, Kappa Zeta, Utica College, Anthony Walker, U. of Michigan, Ken B. Johnson, Nu Chi, U. of the Pacific, and Vince Wilburn, Gamma Omicron, Knoxville College. These brothers obviously have contributed to the v e r s a t i l i t y of t h i s c h a p t e r b y broadening our spectrum throughout the U.S. We eagerly anticipated the visit of Brother Charles Teamer whom we proudly presented for our founders day program. Gamma Phi chapter was founded April 15, 1948 by 33 insightful gentlemen whom agreed with those values set forth by our Seven Jewels. Hosting the fraternity president will surely be a fitting way to honor the founding of our chapter. G a m m a Phi, being a s o u t h e r n based chapter, emphasizes quality i n v o l v e m e n t in c o m m u n i t y a n d campus politics. During the period of the last year our participations have included the representation of the endeavors of our black brothers and sisters by co-sponsoring buses from the campus to the March on Forsyth, Ga., the supporting of Slave City in Selma, Al. by delivering c a n n e d foods and second hand clothing to the deprived brothers and sisters in that city. On Dec. 4, 1987 the Gamma Phi brothers in cooperation with our alumni chapter, Alpha Nu Lambda, honored the Founding Fathers with a televised program in which merit awards for community service were given. That event was followed by a candlelight march for Brother M. L. King, a man of peace and love for all mankind. Through perserverance and dedication to uplift of mankind we h a v e m a n a g e d m a n y accomplishments; donation of a VCR to the Tuskegee University library

and a storybook hour held weekly for the young children of Tuskegee, Al. The Brothers of Gamma Phi also sponsored a bus trip for university students to participate in the state capital demonstration against the Confederate Flag (in support of the NAACP and SCLC). There have been several Project Alpha programs and the sponsorship of a Big Brother program. Brother Tony Melton was selected Brother of the Year 1987-88. Chapter officers for the year are; Aubrey Johnson, President; John F. Drew III, Vice President; Darren Mosely, Treasurer; David Brooks, Recording Secretary; Philip Carswell, Corresponding Secretary; M a r s h a l Brown, Historian; and Alonzo Towner, Chaplain. Gamma Phi wishes much success to all Brothers of Alpha in hopes the light will always shine in your presence!! —Christopher K. Greene

SOUTHWEST tcu Busy Year for Eta Psi

Greetings once again from the Lone Star State. We the brothers of Eta Psi Chapter-Texas C h r i s t i a n University, would like to bring you u p to date on our activities in Ft. Worth, Texas. The Fall '87 Semester was filled with several activities. We'll start with October. After doing a service project with the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha, we sponsored a group of H i g h School s t u d e n t s to our campus' weekly Agape (Love Feast) Program. The purpose of this event was to aquaint the students with the campus and college life. The month of November was very p r o d u c t i v e . We kicked it off by entering three Greek Shows: Nov. 6 East Texas State Univ., Nov. 7 Kappa Alpha Psi-TCU (1st Place), and Nov. 21 Delta Sigma Theta-SMU/ Dallas Alumni (2nd Place). On November 15 w e celebrated our c h a p t e r s 16th Annivesary with a serious dinner prepared by brothers and Angels and Page 37


BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL CONVENTION

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL, INC. (NPHC) Dr. Ada J. Jackson National President National Headquarters: 2222 Albion Street Nashville, TN 37208

NPHC 55th National Convention October 12-15, 1989 Nashville, Tennessee Page 38

"Start A NPHC Council on your campus or in your city." The Sphinx/Summer 1988


Awards won by the Brothers included 1st Place Oratorical Contest, Kevin E n d e r s , a n d Brother of the Year Award for the 2nd Consecutive Year, Eric Dargan. The Brothers will attend the Regional Convention in Galveston, Texas on Easter Weekend to compete against three other State Chapter Winners; Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The Alpha's of Prairie View are definitely upholding the light.

arkansas Pi Lambda leads in Little Rock As we move t h r o u g h this new year, the b r o t h e r s of Pi L a m b d a Chapter, Little Rock, Arkansas, are happy to extend best wishes to all graduate and undergraduate chapters for continued success in the name of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Brother Lucious Powell, who leads Pi Lambda as President, was selected and elected because he is a shining example of that which epitomizes the spirit of our fraternity. As a distinguished man of Alpha with devoted leadership abilities, Brother Powell very fittingly leads Pi Lambda. His c o n t r i b u t i o n s are m a n y a n d his commitment forever. The year has been unequivocally successful and enjoyable because of his presence at the helm. For this reason, there is general agreement that Brother Powell serves our chapter in the finest tradition. Other officers are Brothers: Herbert Scott, Vice President; Charles Green, Secretary; Larry Christopher, Assistant Secretary; Charles Reed, Financial Secretary; Billy Watson, Treasurer; Junious Babbs, Dean of Pledges; Curtis S y k e s , Historian; J o h n Talley, Chaplain; Lionel Ward, Editor-to-The Sphinx; Acie Johnson, Parliamentarian; and Arthur Coffee, Sergeant-at-Arms. Inspired by the efforts of other graduate chapters and by the fact that there is a great difference in the n u m b e r of active brothers in the chapter and inactive brothers in the city, a campaign to reclaim brothers is ongoing. A most essential element of our strategy to activate inactive brothers is marked by, among other things, a questionnaire conducted by The Sphinx/Summer 1988

mail. The number of recent graduates and new and old, long-term residents of the communityh have greatly influenced this laboring. In so doing, we are hopeful of renewing, revising and reclaiming brothers; thus, re-enlisting each Alpha brother's active relationship and interest in the efforts of the chapter, both physically and financially. It should perhaps be noted that several inactive brothers, as represented by their written and verbal comments, do still possess solid fraternal feelings. Chairperson: Brother Lionel Ward. Pi Lambda, the oldest chapter in the state of Arkansas, is involved in s e v e r a l c o m m u n i t y a n d civic activities typically. One grand affair can be noted in the 37th Annual Debutantes' Ball which was held on December 26, 1987 in the Statehouse Convention Center, Excelsoir Hotel. C o n s i s t e n t with well-established customs, the charity ball which presented thirty-nine young ladies benefitted the National Urban League, NAACP, YMCA, UNCF, and PartnersIn-Education. Brother Cutris Sykes was Debutante Ball Chairman and Brother Jerry Power was Co-Chairman. Once again, a kingly evening of little comparison was enjoyed by all. Pi Lambda sponsored a van in the city-wide parade commemorating the Third National Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. In Little Rock, like many cities across the nation, the late Brother King has a tremendous impact which is profoundly characteristic of goodness. Brothers joined an impressive e n t o u r a g e yet alive and pushing forward toward the heights espoused by Brother King. Among the brothers who recorded a brief message broadcasted in celebration were Brothers: Jerry Power, Dr. J. J. Lacey, Jr., C u r t i s L e w i s , J e r r y M a l o n e , H e r b e r t Scott, J u n i o u s Babbs, and Don Murray. So powerful was the late Brother King and others that their dreams and aspirations paved the road for m a n y s u c h b r o t h e r s as B r o t h e r Sherman Tate, who was elected as chairman-elect of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce for 1988. Becoming the first black man to be so declared in the state of Arkansas, Brother Tate, who is employed with ARKLA, Inc. (Arkansas Louisiana Gas) as Vice President of Community

and Consumer Relations, certainly helps to keep the fraternity moving forward. Recently, the chapter showed forth its commitment to the youth of the community by joining in the efforts of the Little Rock Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated. Together, APA, and other black greek o r g a n i z a t i o n s which make up the local Council employed a very successful, significant a p p r o a c h to p r o v i d i n g over 100 young males at the secondary schoolage level with reasons for "Developing and Preserving Mind Power." The symposium promoted Education and Communication; urged information and understanding relative to Teenage P r e g n a n c y and Life T h r e a t e n i n g Diseases; and finally, called attention to Crime/Drugs and Life Vocations. By no means is this the end. The Council envisions a similar undertaking for the area females faced with the same conditions, conflicts, and pressures. Pi Lambda, of course, will once again work to give the next s y m p o s i u m the same distinctive quality. The major contribution of Brothers: Lucious Powell, Curtis Sykes, James Wilson, Chairman of the Program Committeee for the Council, and other brothers obviously created the support and possibilities c o n s i d e r a b l y i m p o r t a n t to t h e symposium's offerings. This was a very special experience for the group of young, black men in attendance. Pi Lambda is also a part of the Little Rock School District's initiative, Partners In Education (PIE). The elementary school we are partnered with, Washington Elementary School, has received financial backings in ventures for the 96% black children enrolled. Additionally, brothers have had important experiences in the c l a s s r o o m w h i c h are c r u c i a l to s h a p i n g t h e lives of s o m e very impressionable young people. The commitment Pi Lambda has in this regards will always be, in a couple of words, worth it. A very special salute to the 1987 Alpha Brother of the Year: Brother Charles Reed.

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by donating a copy of the history book to the TCU Mary Couts Barnett L i b r a r y in h o n o r of o u r l o c a l founders. We caped the month off by p a r t i c i p a t i n g in a n o t h e r service project with the AKAs- singing spirituals in a local Rest Home owned by a brother. December started out with a Founders Day Display in our S t u d e n t Center. On December 4th we participated in a very refreshing Founders Day Program and Dinner with our local grad chapter (Beta Tau Lambda) on TCU's campus. Also, December w a s t h e m o n t h t h a t o n e of o u r chapter brothers, Keith C. Morrow and Sheron Hardy exchanged vows in Ft. Worth, Tx. Now, we've finally made it to the Spring of '88. We open the semester with our Annual Free Martin Luther King, Jr. C e l e b r a t i o n (Party) on January 15. This year it was held in the TCU Gym with some 400 plus attending. On Jan. 18 we sponsored a group of talented students called the 'King Kids' to sing on program. We opened the month of February with our A n n u a l Spring Smoker, which produced several good prospects and for a fundraiser we sponsored a Valentine Picture Booth. This b e i n g our first year on the Interfraternity Council brought Special Recognition by the council to two brothers: Anthony C. Renteria and Gregory D. Scholars. Of course we participated and performed in Black History Month Events. In conclusion we would like to assure you that Eta Psi is constantly looking onward and upward toward the light, and will continue to do so. —Blake W. Moorman

u of arkansas Kappa Kappa strives for Leadership, Scholarship 6 Service The B r o t h e r s of Kappa Kappa Chapter at the University of Arkansas ended the fall semester upholding the high name of Alpha Phi Alpha. The busy semester was highlighted by numerous achievements by the chapter. All of the activities were made possible by the hard work of each Brother, and their commitment Page 40

to L e a d e r s h i p , S c h o l a r s h i p , a n d Service. The semester began with the chapter keeping in step with the times as the Spring 87 initiates became certified under the new risk management program. Next, Kappa Kappa showed its community involvement by extending h e l p t o w a r d t h e relocation of a neighborhood church. The semester progressed rapidly as the Brothers found themselves again extending their efforts. The annual Halloween Carnival was another success. The chapter kept with tradition by making halloween "happen" for a number of children in the community. Kappa Kappa was privileged to be able to host the State Leadership Conference. The chapter was bestowed a visit by the Southwestern Region Vice P r e s i d e n t , Brother Randall Palmer, III during this event. The agenda consisted of discussions on h a z i n g , p l e d g i n g , s u b m i t t i n g of forms and risk management. T h a n k s g i v i n g arrived with the Brothers of Kappa Kappa proving its commitment to service by presenting a n e e d y family with a basket of delights for the holiday. December rolled in with the Brothers being involved in various activities. The chapter presented the annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant to the public. The organization and contribution of every Brother made this, and also our first annual Alpha Phi Alpha Basketball Tournament, a huge success. Scholastically, Kappa Kappa remained very competitive. The chapter

again ranked high academically among all g r e e k s at t h e U n i v e r s i t y of Arkansas. Brothers Lindsay Hart and Rudie Galbert were elected to the offices of president a n d minority affairs chairman of IFC respectively. Also, Brother Reginald Murdock has the p r e s i d e n t position of MSAC(Minority Students Action Committee). With the Spring semester starting, the Brothers of Kappa Kappa will again display their dedication to A l p h a Phi A l p h a , "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All." —Rudie Galbert

prairie view Eta Gamma Alpha's 13 Year Legacy Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Prairie View A&M University also known as "Macking" Eta Gamma Chapter has continued to hold up the light by c a p t u r i n g their 13th annual victory as chapter of the year for t h e Texas C o u n c i l of A l p h a Chapters. This year's state convention was held in Dallas, Texas on February 19-20th. Eta Gamma has represented the State of Texas 13 times at the Regional Convention and preceded to win National Chapter of the Year in 1977 and 1982. Other awards won by t h e B r o t h e r s of Eta G a m m a Chapter were Chapter with the highest G.P.A., 2nd Place Basketball, and 2nd Place Step Team. Individual

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The brothers of Gamma Tau Lambda C h a p t e r , B e a u m o n t , TX e x t e n d fraternal greetings to all brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. In December, 1987, the chapter held its annual reclamation activity, Football Sunday. Inactive brothers were contacted and encouraged to attend an afternoon of fraternization while w a t c h i n g Sunday Football. Three brothers were reclaimed and have since become very active in fraternal affairs. Also in December, the brothers celebrated Founders Day with the b r o t h e r s of Epsilon Phi Lambda Chapter of Port Arthur, TX. The keynote speaker was Gamma Tau Lambda's own William F. Jones, who is currently serving his second year as President of the Texas State

Council of Alpha Chapters. 1988 got off to a great start with the brothers receiving notification that its application for the State of Texas Adopt A Highway program had been accepted. The chapter was assigned a 2 mile stretch of Highway 90 to keep litter free. The highway department is currently fabricating a sign to identify the site being adopted by Alpha Phi Alpha. In February, 1988, the chapter was awared 2nd place in Beaumont's annual Mardi Gras parade. Brothers d e c o r a t e d t h e v a n of B r o t h e r Cleveland Como with Black & Gold a n d p r e s e n t e d t h e G a m m a Tau Lambda's Ms. Black & Gold pageant winner, Ms. LaDonna Wells. Ms. Wells represented the chapter well in winning the Ms. Texas Black & Gold pageant at the state convention in Dallas TX. Also in February, the chapter held its annual Spring Ball. In recognition of their achievements and services the following brothers received awards. Brothers Herman Rogers, Alpha Community Service

Award; Cleveland Como, Alpha Right Hand Man Award; Cleon Fowler, Past President; William F. Jones, Alpha Man of The Year. T h e a w a r d s w e r e presented by Brother James Perry, Jr. President of Gamma Tau Lambda. At the state conference in Dallas, Tx., the chapter went with a purpose of being selected as host of the 1990 state conference. The chapter went well prepared with support from the Beaumont Visitors and Convention Bureau. The Chapter was successful in that effort. March was an exciting month for Gamma Tau Lambda as it was the month that the charter was received for Boy Scout Troop 735. The troop is cosponsored by the chapter and West Tabernacle Baptist Church. Brother James Perry, Jr. currently serves as Scout Master for the troop. Plans w e r e also finalized for the Teen Pregnancy Seminar to be held April 16th. The chapter worked side by side with the March of Dimes as outlined by Project Alpha. March also found Gamma Tau Lambda pre-

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paring to support Brother Howard Trahan in his bid to be re-elected to the Beaumont Independent School Board. Under the reliant leadership of President James Perry, Jr. an initiate of Theta Chi Chapter, Northwestern State University, 1977, Gamma Tau Lambda Chapter looks enthusiastically to a productive year in its quest to become one of the greatest chapters of A Phi A. —Clei>eland Como

California Eta Pi Lambda continues Educational Programs Greetings to all our Brothers in Alpha from the mighty west coast, Eta Pi Lambda Chapter, located in Pasadena, CA. right outside of Los Angeles. It has been quite a while since we last appeared in the Sphinx Magazine so I would like to update my b r o t h e r s on s o m e of Eta Pi Lambda's achievements in maintaining the light of Alpha. On the educational front we have continued to provide financial support to the high school students in our area. Each year we give one scholarship at each of the four high schools in P a s a d e n a . This past year w e initiated our Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest that has been well received in the area. This program is being g u i d e d by Brother Charles Smith. First, second, and third place awards go to a boy and girl who can best e x p l a i n t h e significance of B r o t h e r M a r t i n L u t h e r King, Jr. A w a r d s a r e $100, $75, a n d $50 savings bonds. Our chapter has been very active on the regional level for the past 8 years, with Brothers Norman Towels, P h d . s e r v i n g as the Regional V. President the past four years, Frank Nicholson as Regional Fundraising Chair, Michael Buford as Regional Membership Chair, Samuel Bellow as Regional Chairman of the Commission on College Brothers affairs, and Dennis Meyers as Inland Area Director. Also, Brother Towels was selected National Page 42

Brother Chuck Smith,(left) chairman of the Martin Luther King. jr. Oratorical Contest, pose with the winners and Eta Pi Lambda President Brother Michael Buford.

Alumni Brother of the year of New Orleans in 1984, Brother Nicholson was regional Alumni Brother of the year in 1987, and Brother Samuel Bellows was regional college brother of the year in 1986 before joining our chapter. As you can tell brothers, our chapter has been heavily involved in leadership t h r o u g h o u t the region and has received much acclaim for our efforts!! D u r i n g t h e last two years our c h a p t e r h a s g r o w n by leaps and bounds. First, with our last two lines which consisted of Brothers Robert Grant, Byron Wade, Derek Taylor, Ronald Wheeler, and David Brue. Secondly, with the reclamation of brothers who have recently matriculated from their college campuses. Our overall chapter membership has grown from eight brothers in 1986 to thirty two brothers in 1988, with an average age of 26 years. Making us the youngest alumni chapter in the western region. Coming this February our chapter will be hosting a gospel concert, entitled "Gospel For Scholars". This event will take place at First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles, which is the oldest black church in Los Angeles, and is pastored by Brother Dr. Cecil L. "Chip" Murray. He has so kindly allowed us to use his church free of charge. The concert will benefit our chapters scholarship programs. We

have pledged $10,000 over the next four years to 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, to help with their Young Black Scholars Program. This program is designed to help academically gifted Black students in Southern California by providing both scholarship for their college studies and also by serving as mentors while these s t u d e n t s are still in high school. Some of the o t h e r p a r t i c i p a t i n g organizations are Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Jack and Jill of America, UCLA Graduate Studies Department, and The Links, to name a few. In c l o s i n g w e w o u l d l i k e to introduce you to our newly elected chapter officers for 1987-88, they are Brothers: Michael Buford, President; Arnold Hornsby, Vice President; Michael Marsh, Secretary; Michael Langford, Treasurer; Byron Wade, Editor-to-The Sphinx; L o u i s H a r r i s , Historian; Clifford Prince, Sargeant-at-Arms; Norman Towels, Parlimentarian; and Frank Nicholson, Education Director.

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Brother HERMAN D. A N D E R S O N , Sr., age 58, d i e d at h i s r e s i d e n c e in Dayton, Ohio December 10, 1987. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, April 1, 1930. He was retired from DESC after 33 years of service. He I ' w a s an active m e m b e r of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Theta Lambda Chapter, and held the office of Hisorian. He chaired a committee that wrote the chapter history of Theta Lambda. Brother Anderson was a member of Harmony Lodge 107, Shriners, and a Greater Allen A.M.E. Church Trustee. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his devoted wife Joan C. Anderson, sons of H e r m a n A n d e r s o n , Jr., Westly A n d e r s o n and Delford Cofield, mother Wanita Anderson of Terre Haute, Ind. brothers Joseph Anderson, DDS of Indianapolis, Indiana and Dale Anderson of Wilmington, Delaware; 6 grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Emery Anderson.

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Brother BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BROWN, born August 9, 1914 in Anthony, Florida was the older of two sons of the late Benjamin Franklin and Latric Townsend Brown. After an illness of several weeks, he passed on Friday morning, May 6, 1988 at Munroe Regional Medical Center. He attended Marion County public elementary schools and received his high school diploma from Fessenden Academy. In 1940 he earned a bachelors degree from the Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, N.C. In July 1942 he married his college classmate Alberta Whitsett. Three sons were born to this union. After serving more than three years in the United States Air Forces, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Technical Sergeant. For ten years he lived and worked in Pittsburg, Pa. for the Allegheny County Board of Public Assistance. He retired in 1981 after working 24 years for the Marion County School Board. (Ocala, FL) In March 1959 he was initiated into Epsilon Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Boy Scouts of America honored him with the Silver Beaver Award in January 1973 for his long years of distinguished service to boyhood. He served as scoutmaster of the church sponsored Troop 313 for more than 15 years. He participated in various professional, cultural, and civic activities during his life time. Membership and support of the NAACP were extremely important to him. He leaves to cherish his memory: a living wife, Alberta W. Brown; three devoted sons, Benjamin F. Brown, Jr., Boulder, CO; Stephen E. Brown, Laurel, MD; Dr. Emery N. Brown, Watertown, MA; a brother, Alva C. Brown and his wife Thelma T. Brown, Reddick; m a t e r n a l a u n t , Zenobia T o w n s e n d , Hartford, CT; patenal aunt, Ruby Martin, Jacksonville; and a host of other relatives and friends. T h e A l p h a ' s M e m o r i a l S e r v i c e w a s c o n d u c t e d at

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Brother HAROLD BYNUM e n t e r e d O m e g a C h a p t e r February 21, 1988 at Haslett, Michigan. Brother Bynum was born November 22, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was employed at Michigan State University and at Baker College and operated a catering business, he was initiated into Kappa Delta Lambda Chapter, Lansing, Michigan and served as Graduate Advisor to Gamma Tau Chapter at Michiga State University. He was also involved in civic activities. Omega services and funeral rites were conducted at the Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie.

* Brother IVAN CALDWELL CANNADY in December, after a long cancer illness. Ivan Cannady was born in Portland, October 7, 1915, and received his early education in Portland. He attended Willamette Univesity School of Law, but received his law degree from Lincoln University in San Francisco. Cannady was the second son of Ectward D. Cannady and Beatrice Morrow Cannady, both of whom were prominent in the life of early Portlanders. In Los Angeles, Ivan Cannady founded the Consolidated Realty Board and was a member of the Board of Directors of the California Association of Real Estate Brokers. He was a longtime member of the Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce, The Urban League, the NAACP, and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. His late brother, attorney George E. Cannady, also practiced law in Los Angeles for many years. Ivan is survived by his wife, Jewell; daughter, Brenda Cannada Moore, and two grandsons, Kevin and Clifton Moore. Final arrangements were made by Angeles Funeral Home with interment at Sawtelle Veteran's Cemetery in Westwood.

S e r v i c e s w e r e h e l d for Brother HERSHEL JEROME COCHRAN on November 2. He died October 29, at Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. Dr. Cochran was born July 12, 1928 in Dublin, Georgia, the son of Cordy and Iris Cochran. The family migrated to Cleveland, Ohio, and Dr. Cochran attended the Cleveland schools and was a graduate of John Adams High School and attended Ohio State and West Virginia State Universities. He was a graduate of Howard University School of Dentistry - class of June, 1962. After serving his dental internship at Harlem Hospital in New York City, he practiced dentistry in Cleveland until the time of his demise. "Herk", as he was known to his friends, was a member of the Forest City Central Association, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the West Virginia State Alumni Association. In 1965, he became one of the founding fathers of the National Negro Golf Association and served for the past six y e a r s as its p r e s i d e n t . D u r i n g h i s a d m i n i s t r a t i o n the

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organization grew in membeship and boasted chapters in six cities and with independent members from Maine to California. He was instrumental in organizing the association's sponsorship of celebrity golf tournaments for the benefit of the United Negro College Fund, and as a result hundredd of thousands of dollars have been raised for the benefit of the UNCF. Dr. Cochran recognized the need for developing young minority golfers and he conceived the concept of a national Minority Inter-collegiate Golf Tournament. In May of 1987, his dream was realized w h e n NNGA conducted the first such tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. More than 100 students from 24 minority colleges and universities benefited from golf scholarships by his effort. Final arrangements were entrusted to the E. F. Boyd and Son morticians. Participants during eulogistic services were Thomas Wood, organist; musical selections by Rev. O. C. Smith; eulogy delivered by Attorney O. T. Wells; remarks by Dr. Iboo M o h a m e d , of the National Negro Golf Association. Dr. Herschel Jerome Cochran was buried following services in the sanctuary of Antioch Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Marcin McMickle officiated. Dr. Herschel J. Cochran is survived by his daughters: Dawn Renee of Beachwood, Ohio and Sharon Carr of Solon, Ohio; sister, Iris Cochran Norman of Shaker Heights, Ohio; and other relatives including two grandchildren.

* Brothers of Omicron Lambda Chapter will forever cherish the memory of Brother WILLIAM JAMES DOWDELL who, at the age of 93, transcended into Omega Chapter on Thursday, February 18, 1988. Brother Dowdell was a charter member of Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and served as Chapter Treasurer for 45 years. He was instrumental in the establishment of a graduate c h a p t e r of the Fraternity at M c H a r r y Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee. He was founder to the Bessemer Civic League, Bessemer, Alabama where he is also credited with the founding of "Emancipation Day" in that city. He was a member of both the National Dental Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He served as President of the Selma University Alumni Association and the Jefferson County Dental Study Club. Brothers of Omicron Lambda Chapter held memorial services for Brother Dr. Dowdell on Monday evening, February 22, 1988 at 6:00 p.m., and he was funeralized on Tuesday, February 23, 1988 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Clarendon Avenue, Bessemer Alabama. Survivors include two daughtersMrs. Gwendolyn Dowdell Henderson, Danville, Illinois, and Mrs. Evelyn Dowdell Pitts, Gary, Indiana.

* Funeral services for Brother JAMES CARMICHAEL EVANS, 87 — who was a patent holder for the utilization of exhaust gases to prevent icing on air-crafts and who has been credited with helping to integrate the Armed Forces during World War II — were held Tuesday, April 19 at All Souls Unitarian Church, Washington, D.C. Dr. Evans, a graduate of MIT, was Assistant Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War from 1943 to 1947 and served in various capacities in the Defense Department until 1970. He helped arrange for black war correspondents — to cover the battle fronts in Europe and Asia. He worked closely with Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman to help black troops get equal treatment at home and abroad. Dr. Evans was formerly administrative assistant to the President of West Virginia State College; director of engineering education at West Virginia State College and taught higher mathematics and enginering at Howard University. Dr. Evans is survived by two children, Mrs. Evangeline E. Wells of Washington and James C. Evans, Jr. of Guilford, Conn. and one brother Dr. George H. Evans of Greensboro, N.C.

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the end of a day for Brother MURPHY FENIMORE FISHER, an e d u c a t o r a n d quintessential civic leader. i I The morn of this day and begun with the rising sun on I November 23, 1940. Murphy was b o r n to Mrs. M a r t h a l^w •Hbt. Wilderson Fisher and the late Otis Fisher of Eunice, Louisiana. Mid-morning found Murphy F. Fisher acquiring his early education in the community of Eunice, Louisiana at Charles Drew High School. Murphy accepted Christ at early age and he remained steadfast in his faith. High noon found Murphy in the pursuit of excellence in his educational endeavors. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. He also earned two Master of Arts degrees, one in Psychology a n d C o u n s e l i n g a n d t h e o t h e r in A d m i n i s t r a t i o n a n d Supervision from Southern University. Additional studies in various disciplines were attained at Georgetown University, Washington, D . C ; University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; University of Southwestern Louisiana and Louisiana State University. The hours past noon ushered in a new episode in the span of Murhpy's day, an episode that focused primarily on children and learning. He embarked on his teaching career in Caldwell Parish. In 1964, he became an employee of St. Landry Parish School Board where he remained until his death. His dedicated years were spent as a classroom teacher, Guidance Counselor, Career Education Coordinator, Computer Analyst, Principal of North Elementary School, and Coordinator of Title I, Chapter I Parent Involvement Program. Murphy was an educator who displayed humanistic values at all times. He saw the challenge of leadership as one that helps uplift lives of wholesome youth. He gave all he had to help young people learn and stay in school. His qualities as a civic leader and social catalyst were exhibited by his participation in the following organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fratenity, Inc., Phi Gamma Mu, Phi Delta Kappa, J. K. Haynes Foundation, Louisiana Association of School Administrators, Louisiana Association of Educators and Keystone Lodge No. 196. They were also exhibited by his involvement on the following Boards of Directors: St. Landry Parish Juvenile, United Way, Council on Aging, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste, Acadian Girl Scouts, Advisory Board for the Koala Center, and as Founder of St. Landry Parish Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation and Past Chairman of Africa Famine Relief Fund. As the twilight of evening-tide fades, fond memories will be held by his devoted family: his wife, Agnes Martel Fisher; one son, Ryan Fenimore Fisher; his mother, Martha Wilkerson Fisher; three sisters: Roma Fisher and Myrtle Guillory of Eunice, La. and Betty Anderson of Texas City, Texas; four brothers: Harry Fisher of Raywood, Texas; Otis Fisher of Eunice, La.; Scotty Fisher of Lake Charles, La., and Dr. Perry Fisher of Kenya, Africa; two aunts: Eula Joshua of Eunice, La. and Loretta Wilkerson of New Orleans, La.; nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives, neighbors, and friends.

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The life of the late Brother HUGH ALVIN FLOYD, of Hampton, Virginia, was the epitome of love and devotion for his family and friends. He was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. A Peninsula resident for eleven years, he entered Omega Chapter in February, 1988. Upon completion of his high school years, he attended the University of Toledo. There he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and later received a Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from American University. During his military career, he received numerous awards and commendations-Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. In 1981, he retired from the military after twenty years of active duty. At the time of his death, he was an Investment Counselor at Multi-Financial Associates; and active member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Les Hommes Civic & Social Club. As was a kind, loving, devoted husband, father and friend. He was an inspiration to those who knew and loved him. We thank God for the time he was with us. He will be sadly missed, but our fond memories of him will bring comfort and peace. His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carole Brown Floyd; a son, Kevin Floyd; two sisters, Ms. Helen Floyd and Mrs. Dorothy F. Rollins, both of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, mother-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends.

Brother COIT COOK F O R D , SR. w a s b o r n on N o v e m b e r 2 2 , 1894 in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was the seventh child of eight children born to the union of George Louis Ford and Susan Lett Ford. His early life was spent on a farm in Chillicothe, Ohio. He entered Wilberforce Academy in S e p t e m b e r of 1911. Doing many kinds of work, he w o r k e d his way through Wilberforce University. In 1918, Coit trained at Camp Funston, Kansas to become an Officer in the United States Army and g r a d u a t e d a 2nd Lieutenant. He served overseas in World War I with Company G. 368th Infantry, 92nd Division. In 1919, he came to Detroit, Michigan and was employed at the Ford Motor Company, the U S . Postal Service and Lockport, Michigan School System. In June of 1922, Coit was united in marriage with Marguerite LaMay of Cincinnati and brought his bride to Detroit. They had met at Wilberforce. To this union was born Coit Jr., Elaine and Glenn. He began to teach at the Grant School, Ferndale, in 1927 and retired after thirty-four years, six of the years as Principal. Mr. Ford was a Charter Member of James Europe Post V.F.W No. 3080, the Detroit Chapter of Wilberforce University Alumni and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He remained active in civic and social organizations until his late eighties and remained in the family home until his death. He was introduced to the A.M.E. Church at an early age and throughout his lifetime affiliated with a branch of this church, joining St. Stephen in 1927. Mr. Coit Ford, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, March 3, 1988.

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He leaves to m o u r n his p a s s i n g a n d to cherish their memories, his children: Coit Jr., Glenn and Elaine Gregory; four grandsons: Coit Ford III, Peter, Ralph and Mark Gregory; granddaughters-in-law, Jacqueline and Patrina; four great grandsons, nephews, nieces and many friends. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

Brother JEAN WILSON GOGGINS, son of the late Ulysses and Mattie Goggins, was born July 21, 1924, in Greenwood County. He departed this life Thursday, December 17, 1987, at Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, S.C. He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Cokesbury. He was a graduate of South Carolina State College, with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Agricultural Education and taught Agriculture Vocational Education in the Chester County School System. He was a m e m b e r of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, a Mason, President of the Men's Progressive Club of Chester, Chairman of the Men's Interdenominational Choir of Chester, and a member of the Board of Directors and Charter Member of the Chester Optimist Club. A Korean veteren, he received the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal with two battle stars, the United Nation's Service Medal and the Bronze Star. He held the rank of Major in the United States Army Reserves. He was very active in community and civic affairs, having been a candidate for Chester County Council, District 1, in 1980. He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife, Deloris Harper Goggins of the home; a son, Robert Ulysses Goggins of Chester, S . C , a daughter, Mrs. Debra Jean Lary of Decatur, Ga.; a brother, Dr. Horace Goggins of Rock Hill; and sisters, Mrs. Mary G. Miles of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Eunice G. Baten of Greenwood; a devoted and loving aunt, Mrs. Willa B. Dixon, Washington, D.C.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jeanette Goggins, one son-in-law, Mr. Jason Lary; his brothers-in-law; Dr. Henry Miles, Mr. Alphonso Baten and Mr. Robert C. Harper; his sisters-in-law; Mrs. Ada James, Ms. Princeta Harper, Mrs. Virginia Carter and Mrs. Dorothy Williams, several nieces and nephews.

Brother W I N S T O N W. GREEN e n t e r e d O m e g a C h a p t e r on December 17, 1987. Brother Green, son of Mrs. Martha Green DeCoy and the late Claude Green was baptized at the early age at the Trinity Baptist Church. He received a B.S. Degree from S o u t h e r n University a n d a M . S . D e g r e e from Prairie View College and did advanced study at L.S.U., Pepperdine, Illinois University, and John Hopkins University. Brother Green was a retired educator of the Caddo Parish School System; having served as a teacher at the Walnut Hill High School; Assistant Principal of Woodlawn High School; and Principal of Booker T. Washington High School. He was a member of several educational organizations and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Omega Services were conducted on December 21, 1987 by Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter in Shreveport, Louisiana. His survivors include: two daughters, Yarva Green Harrison and Claudette M. Green; his mother, Mrs. Martha Green Decoy; one sister, Mrs. Julia Green Simon; and four grandchildren.

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* Brother CLIFTON STANLEY HARDY, the last son of the late D a n i e l a n d I s a b e l l a , w a s b o r n S e p t e m b e r 29, 1896 in Washington, D.C. He was enrolled in the public school system, graduating from the old 'M' Street High School as adjutant of the cadet corps. He entered the University of Illinois where he was one of the founders of Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Subsequently, he became active with chapters in Washington, D.C. and Monrovia, Liberia. With the outbreak of World War I, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army where his fluency with the French language hastened his promotion to regimental translator for the 365th Infantry. Upon termination from military duty, he resumed his education at the University of Chicago where he became the first N e g r o g r a d u a t e from t h e i r S c h o o l of B u s i n e s s Administration (1921.) Brother Hardy was employed by the Chicago Board of Health, heading the Contagious Disease Clinic until returning to Washington in 1937. At the outbreak of World War II, he was appointed Supervising Auditor of government dormitories in the Public Buildings Administration. His next professional move was to Haiti where he established their first automatic laundry. With his later return to the States, the government of the Republic of Liberia summoned him to assume the Post of Chief Auditor. In Monrovia, he helped to write their income tax laws. A respite from these responsibilities found him in Paris where he became a European correspondent for the Associated Negro Press. Here he remained until 1960 when Liberia's President Tubman prevailed upon him to return as advisor to their government on its export-import banking problems. This required him to establish a French Language School as an adjunct to their State Department. For this achievement, the French government not only cited him for service beyond the call of duty, but appointed him an honorary citizen of France. It was not until 1970 that he returned to the States in retirement. After a lingering illness, he died at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD on November 18, 1987 at age 91. He leaves to mourn his loss, two daughters, Mrs. Betty H. Williams, Ms. Edith L. Hardy and a son-in-law, Mr. George W. Williams, all of Chicago, a g r a n d s o n , Attorney Robert B. Williams and a great grandson, John, of Toledo, Ohio, Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Nettie Vance of Kensington, MD.

* Brother MARSHALL S. HARRIS, 79, of 207 Jones Street, Bluefield, W.V. died March 2, 1988 in a Bluefield hospital. Born in Bedford County, Virginia, he was a son of the late Lenius and Ellen Harris Sr. He attended public schools in Mercer County and was a graduate of Bluefield State College. He was a retired employee of the N&W Railroad Company, the Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield and was a substitute teacher for the Mercer County school system. He was a member of the Alpha Zeta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the F.&A.A.Y. Masons Bluefield Lodge No. 3, a member and one of the founders of the Hi-Hatters Club and a member of the NAACP. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Bluefield where he served as deacon and was a former chairman and treasurer of the board. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Eula Mae Hopkins Harris, daughter, Mrs. Nokomis Pollard of Attckridge, VA., brother, Lenius Harris Jr., of Bluefield; foster sister, Mrs. Eunice Matthews of Bronx, NY; three grandchildren. Page 46

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Brother PAUL A. HARRIS, SR. passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 2, 1988 at his residence. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama; had resided in Dayton Ohio for 27 years. Brother Harris was a graduate of Fisk University and Meharry Medical College. He was Medical Director for a division of General Motors, member of Gem City Medical Society, Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries, past President of Miami Valley Heart Association; and former Chief of Staff of Medicine at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. Brother Harris had been an Alpha for many years and was a member of Theta Lambda, Dayton, Ohio.

Brother HENRY HUTCHINS, JR. was the Superintendent of the Mount Pleasant School District in San Jose, where he served since 1979. He was Assistant Superintendent for the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District from 1968-1979. On Thursday, August 27, 1987, a g o o d f r i e n d a n d brother, Hank Hutchins, passed on to Omega Chapter. Hank was a multifaceted man, blessed with intelect, integrity, and intuition. The youngest of two sons born to Henry Sr. and Jessye Hutchins, his early years were spent in Albany, Georgia. A precocious s t u d e n t , and scholar, he c o m p l e t e d his h i g h school e d u c a t i o n in 1948 as class valedictorian. During the next four years, he served in the Air Force, an assignment that took him to Japan, Okinawa, Korea and China. After completing his tour of duty, Hank graduated Summa Cum Laude from Albany State College in 1956, where he received a Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education. Following completion of a Masters of Arts degree in the History and Philosophy of Education at New York University (1957), Hank enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. In 1963, he completed his doctoral study and received his Doctor of Education degree in School Administration. A charter member of Kappa Alpha Lambda, Chapter #524, the list of Hank's accomplishments and contributions to public education is extensive, spanning over 30 years of dedicated service and commitment to quality. Whether serving as the Principal of the Hazard Laboratory School (a K-9 school in Albany, Ga.) or as the Superintendent of the Mt. Pleasant School District in San Jose, Ca., he exemplified those ideals and concepts which engendered respect and rapport with those w h o sought excellence. Within the communities where he resided, he was a "change agent", creating new opportunities, o p e n i n g new vistas, building better "bridges" for future leaders. "Some people see things as they are and ask why." Hank saw things that never were, and asked, "why not?" Dr. Henry Hutchins, Jr. 55, of Monterey and the world, passed away, joining his beloved wife Bertha, who died only 2 short years ago. During his lifetime, Hank received many accolades and honors, tributes for his contributions and service to others. One such honor—The Roasting of Hank Hutchins, will long remain in the hearts of those who loved Hank. T h e S p h i n x / S u m m e r 1988


Though he was restrained that evening by pangs of pain, his quiet smile and that familiar twinkle in his eye served as silent testimony that Hank knew how much we really cared. There are many things we could say to commemorate this man who gently touched so many lives. Perhaps the most poignant are the words of those who shared Hank with us. "He was many things to many many people, but he always had time to be a father". Even had he not been my son, he would have still been my best friend." A daughter, a mother, a brother, several nieces and nephews, and a countless host of friends and "buddies" mourn his passing. In deed and thought, he was a man for all reasons. His memory and majesty will forever remain in our hearts.

B r o t h e r D A N I E L LEE JORDAN was the oldest of eight children born to James P a l m e r Lee J o r d a n a n d Arzular James Jordan D e c e m b e r 2 2 , 1 9 1 0 , in Norway, South Carolina. He entered Omega Chapter on January 30, 1988. His early childhood was spent in his native community. As a teenager, he left there to live with a cousin in Lakeland, Florida, where he worked part-time in h i s c o u s i n ' s s t o r e . He graduated from high school there as valedictorian of his class. Filled with a d r e a m to a t t e n d H a m p t o n I n s t i t u t e , he volunteered to drive some travelers leaving Florida for Virginia in order to afford transportation to Hampton. Enrolling in Hampton Institute as a "work student" to pay his expenses, he struggled financially to fulfill his long-time ambition for a college education. His education was interrupted for financial reasons; thus, he sought employment as a North Carolina Mutual Insurance salesman. This resulted in a long, enjoyable and successful career. In June of 1942, he married Elizabeth Cobb of Jefferson City, Missouri, whom he met at Hampton Institute as a summer school student in 1938. He entered the U.S. Armed Services in 1942 and served at Camp Hill, Virginia, and subsequently the India/Burma Theater. After completing his stay in active duty, he returned to Hampton Institute to finish his undergraduate work in 1947. He continued his career with N.C. Mutual, where he distinguished himself as a special ordinary salesman and an insurance counselor, retiring in 1972. Later, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and retired after over twenty years as Sergeant Major, a capacity in which he served w i t h d i s t i n c t i o n . He affiliated with military organizations, including the Retired Sergeant Major Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He became a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in 1941 prior to his marriage to Elizabeth, whom he surprised by voluntarily accepting her faith, Catholicism. He was a former member of the Gospel Choir and participated in other phases of church activities. For many years, he was active in community life. He was a member of Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He worked for more than ten years on a sub-committee of the budget with the United Way. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of Hampton, Va., three brothers, Sanders, Haskell, and Ransom Jordan of Washington, D.C., three sisters, Ruby T. Stroman and Annabelle Donaldson of Los A n g e l e s , C a l i f o r n i a , a n d Daisy M a e C o h e n of

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* Brother ALBERT A. KELLY, aged 55, a retired employee of John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, a member of Pi Lambda Chapter for 10 years, died December 8, 1986. He was a Korean war veteran and a Catholic. Survivors are his wife, Helen B. Kelly; two sons, Darrell Rodney Kelly of Germany and Anthony Jon Kelly of Los Angeles; two brothers, Robert Kelly of Chicago and George Kelly of Little Rock, and a sister, Bertha Woods of Little Rock. A rosary was said at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Allie E. Freeman and Sons Funeral Home by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Funeral was at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church by Rev. Walter Bracken and Rev. Jerry Hamperzonian. Burial was in National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.

Brother CLIFFORD PAUL JOHNSON entered Omega Chapter January 6, 1988. Brother Johnson, born to Emile and Elizabeth Johnson, in Baldwin, Louisiana, March 28, 1909. He was one who had love for all mankind, and it is certain that "when the roll is called up yonder", his name will be in the place of prominence. C.P. initiated into Alpha Phi A l p h a , Alpha Rho Chapter, Morehouse College, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a Life Member for over 50 years and acknowledged, "If you want to join a bunch . . . a jolly good bunch, you'd better join A Phi A." Morehouse College, better known as "The House" of Atlanta, Georgia, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. were two of C.P.'s g r e a t e s t l o v e s . He g a v e h i m s e l f to b o t h in t h e m o s t distinguished manner. He also remained in zealous support of his undergraduate school. He knew it to be a builder of men of intellect, character, supported and promoted its strength until his death. He was the consummate Morehouse man and enjoyed the honor of being the senior graduate of the college in the Northwest. The second stanza of "Dear Old Morehouse" epitomizes his fraternal zeal. C.P. is one of the eight Brothers who was a Charter Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter which was organized and set up on November 5, 1932 in Dallas, Texas. At the 28th General Convention assembled at the seat of Beta Lambda Chapter, Kansas City, Missouri, December 27-31, 1940, a panel discussion was undertaken by selected members of the Fratenity which included "C.P." as well as past General President/Historian Brother Charles H. Wesley. The discussion topic "The Negro in the National Defense Program". The status of the Black in military service since the last World War and the problem created by the approach of another war were the major concern. Emphasis was also directed toward the employment of Blacks in war industries. C.P. was i n s t r u m e n t a l in establishing a n o t h e r alumni, Gamma Pi Lambda, Galveston, Texas, 1947. C.P. moved to the great northwest in 1959 and immediately became active in Zeta Pi Lambda until the time of passing to

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Omega Chapter. At the 61st Anniversary Convention held in Los Angeles, California on August, 1968, C.P. took office as the Western Vice President of the 54th Administration (1968-1970). Zeta Pi Lambda gave honor and tribute to C.P, May 21, 1983, for his services and dedication to his Fraternity and community with a "Roast". Brother Johnson was known by the Brothers of the Great Northwest as the "Godfather", as well as Historian. A high priority of C.P. was the education of children and continuing education for the career of young Black men. He wanted all citizens of the U.S.A. to be educated because he feared it was too dangerous to have ignorant neighbors. Having this in mind, Zeta Pi Lambda recognized C.P. in 1986 by e s t a b l i s h i n g a C.P. J o h n s o n E d u c a t i o n a l S c h o l a r s h i p Foundation. The foundation was most important to C.P. because of the endowment aspect of financing this continuous cause. C.P. felt the 4.0 point student usually gained recognition by financial assistance, but many of the better men of Alpha needed scholarship assistance were not a 4.0 pointer. The C.P. Johnson Education Scholarship Foundation was presented to the people of Seattle at the 1987 Black & Gold Ball. C.P. touched the lives of several generation of young people in school in Texas and the Shoreline/Northshore School District of Seattle, Washington. He was a skillful negotiator for the educational association at the bargaining table and could leave those tough sessions having made new friends. Brother Johnson was a societal man which was of civic and governmental import, and addressed the needs of those in needs of advocacy deserved. He felt and commanded attention. Until the end, he was precinct committee person for his district, and proud Democrat that he was, represented the State of Washington at the 1980 National Democratic Convention and was the only 1984 delegate for Jesse Jackson from his district. Who was Brother C.P. Johnson if not the proud family man, the benevolent patriarch? In the Johnson-Braxton-Harris household, to his mother-in-law, Mother Mable Harris, he was a son; to his sister-in-law, Freddie Marie Braxton, he was a brother. With no biological children of his own, he was father and uncle to their children and godfather to many of the children of his family's many friends. To his wife, Dorothy Harris Johnson, he was husband, friend, running buddy, lover and love. His wife was active with him in fraternity and life, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Dorothy says of her husband, "He was a today and tomorrow man. C.P. was not about yesterday." The secret of C.P.'s life was his belief in God and his commitment to his faith. Upon meeting C.P. one would learn very quickly that he was a Morehouse man, an Alpha and a Catholic. Indeed, he loved churches and was a most ecumenical man. He was friend to priest and preacher and in love with the community of the people of his churches. No slave to ritual and dogma, C.P. encouraged his priests to extend themselves, to examine their beliefs and to take risks in their thinking, their preaching, and their doing. C.P, true to what might have been expected, did not "go gently into the night". On the morning of his death, as his priest, some family members and friends, sought, through prayer to facilitate his journey to God's land, C.P. aroused himself and said: "You can pray me out of this world if you want, but I am praying to stay." Granted a bit more time, a few short hours later, one hand in his wife's hand . . . his celebratory spirit ascended to God.

* Brother CHARLES FREDERICK KEYS, son of Lucia B. Keys and the late Charles F. Keys, Sr., was born February 2, 1914 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a product of the Cincinnati Public Schools and was the first black to graduate from Western Hills High School in 1931. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degrees in Music Education from the University of

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Cincinnati a n d did a d v a n c e d work at the University of Cincinnati and Columbia University. He was married to Janet Stanback Dumas on July 14, 1939 in Nashville, Tennessee. To this union two daughters were born: Janet Lucia Benson and Carolyn Lavinia Malone. Charles began his career teaching part-time in the Lincoln Heights School System. In 1938, he was appointed to the Cincinnati Public School System at Stowe School where he organized the band and orchestra progams. He was then moved to newly formed Porter Junior riigh School in charge of the band and orchestra. His appointment to assistant principal there was followed by positions at Herble, Taft Elementary, Cummins and Silverton, were the schools where he served as principal, retiring from Silverton in 1976. Following his retirement, he was named principal at the Lutheran School of Our Redeemer in Silverton for one year. For several summers before retirement, he taught in the orchestra d e p a r t m e n t at T e n n e s s e e State U n i v e r s i t y at Nashville, Tennessee. He was Dean of Cosmopolitan School, a private accredited music school before the integration of the University of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music. Church and community participation were very strong elements of his life. He was an active member of Carmel Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. At Carmel Church he served as an elder, Sunday School Superintendent and Vacation Bible School Director. He also served on the Synod of the Covenant Mission Council, Staff Service Committee of the Synod of Covenant and several committees of the Presbytery of Cincinnati. He was a member of Advisory Board of the Home Health Nursing program, of the Cincinnati Health Department, Vice President and President Elect of the Policy Board of West End Health Center, and Ohio Department of Health Planning Advisory Board. Charles was an active member and past president of the Argus Club. He was a 55 year member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, life member of N. A. A.C.P, Easy Aces Bridge Club, and director of the volleyball group that he started for retired men at the Melrose Y.M.C.A. He was the past president of the Hamilton County Chapter Ohio Retired Teachers Association and a trustee of the State Board. Loved and respected by relatives and friends, he is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; two daughters, Janet Benson, San Francisco, California, and Carolyn Malone, Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandsons, Carl A. Benson, Jr., San Francisco, California, Christopher F. Benson, Libback, Texas, Anthony P. Malone, Jr., and Martin A. Malone, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; his mother, Lucia B. Keys, Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Lucien B. Keys and his wife, Georgie, Los Angeles, California; two sons-in-law, Carl Benson, San Francisco, California and Anthony P. Malone, Cincinnati, Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Brother Keyes died Thursday, March 31, 1988.

* Funeral services were held in December 1987 for Brother GEORGE D. MARSHALL, a Southwest Philadelphia physician who served that community for some 40 years before his retirement in 1985. He had served on the staffs of the former Mercy-Douglass, Misercordia, Fitzgeral Mercy and Saint Luke's hospitals and was in medical practice with offices in Southwest Philadelphia from 1945 to 1985. In addition he had offices in nearby Sharon Hill from 1965 to 1985. Dr. Marshall earned his bachelor of science degree from Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C. and his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He served his residency at the Mercy-Douglass and Philadelphia General hospitals, and attended the Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania. T h e S p h i n x / S u m m e r 1988


Dr. Marshall also taught mathematics and physics before entering medical school. He was affiliated with the National Medical Association, American College of Physicians and Surgeons, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia Lens Guild, Mercy-Douglass Alumni Association, Philadelphia Association for Retarded Citizens, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Bethel Lodge, U.S. Army Reserve and the Eastwick Area Chapter of the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Marshall was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Riverside, N.J. before joining Vine Memorial Baptist Church in 1982. He served with the Queen Esther Club. Dr. Marshall is survived by his wife, Eva Marshall; a daughter, Verna Anderson; three grandchildren, Kyle, Billy and Theresa Anderson; a sister, Margaret Marshall; a son-in-law, Cody Anderson; a brother-in-law, Clifton Bibbins, and a sisterin-law, Geraldine Bibbins, along with numerous cousins.

* Brother LYNN E. McDANIEL was born on June 22, 1920 in Bossier parish in Louisiana. He was educated and graduated from the Central Colored High School (presently known as Booker T. Washington High School) in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1938. Upon completion of high school he matriculated at Leland College in Baker, Louisiana and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1942. Later in 1958, he earned the Master of Education degree from the University of Colorado in Denver. Professional work experience for Brother McDaniel included being a classroom teacher in Morehouse and Bossier parishes. He was also principal at Carrie Martin High School in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. In 1974 he retired from Mossville High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana as being the principal for several years. Brother McDaniel was employed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office from 1974 to his retirement in 1981. Being involved in many civic and educational organizations Brother McDaniel held membership in the Prince Hall Golden Chain Lodge #103, John G. Lewis Consistory #165, the Al Kadr Shriners with the rank of the 33째 mason. He was a member of the Magnolia Peace Officers, American Legion, NAACP, the Calcasieu Education Association, the Louisiana Educational Association, and the National Education Association. Brother McDaniel was a member the Zeta Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the New Sunlight Baptist Church. He was married to Mrs. Lee Ivory McDaniel and the father of Orlando Keith and Gerald Lynn.

A trailblazer, an o u t s t a n d i n g community leader, and a considerate and respectable judge, Brother CORDELL D. MEEKS, SR., 73, leaves a legacy of pride and achievement in Kansas City, Kansas as its first black District Court Judge. He was also the first black ever elected countywide to any office in the state. He served with distinction from 1972 until his retirement in 1981 when his son, Judge Cordell D. Meeks, Jr., was appointed his successor. Before being elected a judge, he had a long and illustrious career as a Wyandotte County Comissioner for 22 years, the last seven of which he served as chairman of the board. Prior to that, he was an assistant Wyandotte County Attorney for eight years where he acquired an outstanding record of prosecuting twenty-one homicide cases and obtaining convictions in all but one. He was also senior partner in a law firm that included his son. He was a field attorney for the Federal National Mortgage Association. In 1947, he helped organize and became one of the original directors of the former Douglass State Bank. He was the attorney for the developers of the Gateway Plaza Homes project. In 1966, he was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was a member of the American, Kansas T h e S p h i n x / S u m m e r 1988

National, Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County Bar Associations. He was a former president of the Democratic Officeholders Association of Wyandotte County. He was former chairman of the Mid-America Council of Governments and treasurer of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Those two organizations were later merged to become the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). He served three years as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Counties. In 1948 and again in 1964, he was elected a Kansas delegate to the Democratic National Convention. He was the founder of the original Democracy, Inc., a political and civic club. After graduating from Sumner High School, where he was president of this senior class in 1933, he received a bachelor of arts degree in political science and a juris doctor degree from the University of Kansas and its law school in 1940. At K.U. he was elected to the student council and president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He was a life member and elected a national director of the University of Kansas Alumni Association. He was a former member of the K.U. Chancellor's Associates. He was a former member of Progress Lodge #77, A.F. & A.M., the Beau Brummel Club, and the Midwestern Club. He has been a member of the American Royal Board of Governors and the NAACP. He was a trustee emeritus of the First A.M.E. Church. He has been listed in Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's Who in American Politics, Who's Who Among Black Americans and the Dictionary of International Biography. During his retirement, he and his wife of 47 years, Cellastine Brown Meeks, spent much of their time fishing and traveling. Earlier this year, they published his autobiography entitled "To Heaven Through Hell." Besides his wife and son, survivors include three daughters, Marlene Shelby and Marcena Chandler, Kansas City, MO, and Marquite Cross, Houston, and eleven grandchildren.

Brother JOHN HENDRICK M O O R E , an A r l i n g t o n d e n t i s t for m o r e t h a n 30 years, died January 18, 1988 at Arlington Hospital after a heart attack. Brother Moore w a s b o r n in L a u r i n b u r g , N.C. He served in the U.S. Navy d u r i n g World War II a n d g r a d u a t e d from Shaw University. He received a master's degree in education at New York University and earned his dental degree at Meharry Medical College. He opened his dental practice in Arlington in 1957. He was a charter member of Theta Rho Lambda Chapter in 1964, where he served as Chapter Treasurer for 16 years. He was very strict about demanding the receipt or voucher before paying any bill. Brother John was always fully financial and supportive of Alpha programs. Brother Moore, LM #452, was a member of the American Dental Association, the Old Dominion Dental Society and the Beta Nu Boule', Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. In addition, Brother John Moore had d o n e youth and community volunteer work in Northern Virginia. He received a Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award from the Northern Virginia NAACP and certificates of appreciation from the Alexandria Police and the Arlington Sheriff's Office. Survivors include his wife, Frances W. Moore, one son, Victor, U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, one daughter, Dr. Page 49


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by the Rev. Geroy Osborne. Burial is in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

* Brother JAMES MCKINLEY MURFREE a long time member of Beta Theta Lambda Chapter, Durham, N.C. passed February 22, 1988. Brother Murfree served as president of the chapter and was a very active and valuable m e m b e r until his declining health. He w a s born in Duplin Countv, N.C. and received his early education in the public schools of Chadbourn, N . C . He was a graduate of A&T State University Of Greensboro, N.C. He received his second M.A. degree in education from that university. He did further study at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C. Central University, Durham and Cannon University, Erie, Pa. During his 41 years of service in public education, he was a vocational agriculture teacher, Principal of Central High School, Hillsborough, N . C , Assistant Principal, Academy High School, Erie, Pa. and principal of Wilson Junior High school, Erie, Pa. Brother Murfree retired in 1982 and returned to Hillsborough, N.C. where he maintained his home. He was a member and Elder of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Durham. Brother Murfree was active in community, civic and social activies as president of the N.C. Agricultural teachers, president of the Orange County Teachers Association, Vice Chairman of the Northern Orange Black Voters Alliance for Political Progress. Brother Murfree w a s funeralized from the C o v e n a n t Presbyterian Church, February 27, 1988. He is survived by his wife, Marie of the home, two sons Gerald of Burke, Wa , and Wayne of Mountaindale, N.Y. one daughter Adrienne Mason, Chapel Hill, N . C , his mother Cardelia Booker of Bellmar, N.J., one brother, three sisters and five grandchildren.

Brother Lloyd H. Myers, 60, of Little Rock, pastor of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church of North Little Rock and manager of the purchasing division of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Arkansas, died Wednesday. Myers had been with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Arkansas for 36 years, having joined the company as a supply clerk in 1950. He attained several promotions throughout the years and was promoted to manager of the purchasing division in 1975. A native of Blackwell (Conway County), Myers was graduated from Menifee High School, where he was valedictorian of his high school class. He graduated magna cum laude, ranking first in his class, from Philander Smith College in 1950. He did graduate work at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, studied at Jackson Theological Seminary and received an honorary doctorate from Arkansas Baptist College. Myers was a member of the Greater Little Rock Baptist Pastors Conference, statistician for the Consolidated Baptist State C o n v e n t i o n , a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and an active community leader. He was a trustee of Arkansas Baptist College, a member of the board of directors of Carver YMCA, director of Boy Scout Troop No. 75 and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. A memorial service was held at Ruffin & Jarrett by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Funeral was at Mount Zion Baptist Church Page 50

Brother J O H N L I V I N STONE PITTS e n t e r e d O m e g a C h a p t e r , Friday November 20, 1987 after a l i n g e r i n g i l l n e s s in Chattanooga, Tennessee his hometown. T h e s o n of t h e l a t e Elizabeth M. a n d J o h n L. P i t t s , Sr. he w a s b o r n in Chattanooga and attended the C h a t t a n o o g a Public Schools. He was a graduate of Talledega College and after s t u d i e s at N e w York University, he received a Master of Science Degree from Tennessee State University. He is a veteran of World War II. Prior to entering and after completion of Military Service, he served as executive director of James A. Henry Branch of the Y.M.C.A. During his career in the Chattanooga Public School System, he taught at East Fifth Street School and Howard High School and retired as associate principal of Howard School in 1976. He also worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga. During the thirty years of service, he coached football, baseball, golf and basketball. He officiated sports at many high schools and colleges throughout the Southeast. He served the community in many ways including; as a trustee of First Baptist Church, member of the Unified Teachers Organization and as former President of Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He touched the lives of many students and is fondly remembered by many of them. He is survived by his wife, Lillyan; daughter, Attorney Lydia M. Pitts of New York, City; two sisters, Philandra P. Dickerson, and twin sister, Emarita P. Murphy, both of Indianapolis, Indiana; Niece Emarita D. Skelly, Boston, Massachusetts; several cousins, many devoted friends and collateral associates. Omega Chapter services were held Monday November 23, at 7 P.M. from the parlors of Hardwick and Sons Funeral Home with funeral services Tuesday November 24, 1987 at First Baptist Church at 1 P.M. with Reverend H. H. Battle, pastor, officiating. Interment National Cemetery.

On June 24, 1960 in Florence, S . C , a precious son was born to Mr. Willie and Mrs. Sarah Davis Sawyer, with whom they loved and shared their lives. One March 1, 1987 Brother ARNOLD DREW SAWYER was called suddenly from their midst. God in His infinite wisdom and divine love has allowed this sudden departure. Sorrow comes and goes just as surely as do the joys of this life. Yet, we never seem amply prepared for this inevitable phase of our being. Though his earthly life was short, it was filled with giving of himself to others. His radiant personalityh flowed through the lives of many. Brother Sawyer graduated from Mayo High School in 1978. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from S.C. State College, Orangeburg, S.C. in 1983. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1984 and was honorably discharged in November 1986. Brother Sawyer was very industrious and ambitious which led him to employment at a very early age. During his high school and college days, he worked as salesperson at Belk Department Stores in Darlington and Florence, where his gentleman like qualities were exemplified. He gained the respect of his customers. The S p h i n x / S u m m e r 1988


* Brother EARL SEBRAN S I M M S , M . D . , p r o m i n e n t Pittsburgh physician, died Sunday morning, October 4, 1987 at home after a series of mini-strokes. Born in Pocahantas, West Va., he came to Pittsburgh with his family at the age of one. He graduated from Allegheny High School and the University of Pittsburgh, where he was active in sports, was the president of The Pitt Lyceum and president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. While attending Howard University Medical School, in Washington, D.C., he met and married Agatha Borden. After graduating from Howard Magna Cum Laude, he interned at Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Simms moved back to Pittsburgh with his family in 1936 and set u p practice in the Manchester section where he remained until 1965, when he joined the Postal Service as medical director, and in the 10 years of his service, initiated beneficial programs for Postal employees such as free flu shots and other tests. He had licneces to practice in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California, and was not only a general practitioner, but a surgeon, which was unusual at this time in history. For 25 years he served on the staff of Allegheny General Hospital, and was the first minority on staff. Among the many honors he received was twice being WTAE, Channel 4's "Doctor of the Week", citations from six Presidents, starting with President Roosevelt; being written up in the Congressional Record, twice, and being the first physician to volunteer to serve on the Draft Board during World War II. His social organizations included The Frogs and Chi Delta Mu Fraternity. Perhaps the biggest legacy Dr. Simms leaves is his benevolent acts. He never sent a bill to his patients, just charged one small fee for the entire household, and was known to pay for their prescriptions if he felt there was a need. He loved medicine and people and was known as a great diagnostician, but always gave praise to God. Survivors include his devote wife Agatha; two children, Earl Jr., his wife Jean; and Lois Simms Bowe and her husband Hughes; four grandchildren, Earl III, Hugh, Lita, and Leslie Earl Bowe; four great grandchildren, Angeles, Earl IV, and Eric Simms; Brittany Ann Bowe; a sister, Beatrice Goode of Mobile, Ala., wife of the late Dr. P.W. Goode Sr., and her family; nephew, Meredith M. Borden of New York, and his family, and a host of caring relatives, friends, and former patients.

Brother CHARLES MATTHEW SMITH was born on June 30, 1917 in Augusta, Ga. to the union of Elizabeth Weaver and William K. Smith. He departed this life on November 6, 1987 at Evanston Hospital. Charles and his parents moved to Evanston when he was fifteen years old. A few years later, he joined Second Baptist Church and was baptized by Rev. Borders. He graduated from Evanston Township High School and attended the University of Illinois in Champagne and Northwestern in Evanston. He was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He was employed as a claims adjuster by the Illinois State Employment Office. Charles retired in 1981. He leaves to mourn cousins: Mrs. Sadie Dewberry, Mrs. Isabelle Buick and Mrs. Carrie Stewart of Evanston; Mrs. Katherine Loving and Mrs. Mae Rayford of Chicago; Mr. Abraham Weaver of St. Paul, Minnesota and a host of relatives and friends.

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* Longtime Berkeley resident a n d b u s i n e s s m a n Brother CLINTON A. WHITE died from a heart attack April 6 w h i l e v a c a t i o n i n g in Morongo Valley near Palm Springs. He was 68. White grew up in Denver. He a t t e n d e d S o u t h e r n University in Baton Rouge, La., and was graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in accounting. He attended Boalt Hall School of Law at the U n i v e r s i t y of California at Berkeley, and in 1951 got a law degree from University of San Francisco. He never practiced law but was a member of the Alameda Countv Bar Association's fee arbitration committee. In Berkeley he was president of Budesco Builders Inc., home builders and designers. He also invested in real estate and was a member of the board of directors of the Berkeley Co-op store, the board of Twin Pines Savings and Loan, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, HEALS, the Strawberry Creek Lodge and the William Byron Rumford Scholarship Foundation. White was a member of the First Unitarian Church of Berkeley, the University of Denver Alumni Association, the Black Alumni Club of UC Berkeley, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the NAACP, the South Berkeley YMCA, the Black Property Owners Association, the Berkeley Boosters Association, the Berkeley Democratic Club, the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, the Berkeley Historical Society, the Friends of the Berkeley Library and the Bay Area Funeral Society. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Holzel White; a son, Roger Terrell White of Berkeley; his mother, Willa Hendley of Denber, and in Oklahoma, a step-mother, Clara White; half-sister, Sandra Mitchell, and half-brother, Choyce White. A funeral service was held in Denver. Internment was in Berkeley.

Brother JERRY LEE WILLIAMS, attorney-at-law, entered Omega chapter on January 1, 1988 in Danville, Virginia at age 70. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton Williams. Brother Williams, who had practiced law for approximately forty years, was a g r a d u a t e of D u n b a r High School in Washington, D.C. and the Robert Terrell Law School, Howard University. He also served as a special agent for the U.S. Army counter intelligence corps during World War II. Brother Williams was also the founder and senior partner in the IAW firm of Williams, Luck, Cunningham and Williams of Danville, Virginia, Martinsville, Viginia; Halifax, Virginia; and Washington, D.C. His affiliations in Danville and the state included charter membership in the local blanks club and voter league. He was also a member of the Danville Bar Association, life member N.A.A.C.R, the Old Dominion Bar Association and Howard University's Alumni Association. Brother Williams also served as a director of First State Bank for over 30 years. He also served as a deacon, elder and treasurer of the Holbrook Street Presbyterian Church. Brother Williams was a leading resource during the civil rights movement in 1963. Brother Williams as an active member of Delta Nu Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and had held many offices within the chapter. Omega services were conducted by Delta Nu Lambda chapter on January 3, 1988 at L. H. Brooks and Brothers Funeral Home. Page 51


Funeral services were held on January 4, 1988 at Holbrook Street Presbyterian Church. Brother Williams is survived by his wife, Ida, sons Jerry Jr., Robert and Carl; Daughter Trudy; Brother Clyde; Sister Addie; 8 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

ip A private mass was conducted for Brother LEON WILLIAMS (Ferdinand DeLeon Williams II), of Montclair, on Feb. 6 at Christ Church in Glen Ridge. Brother Williams was a music teacher for the Newark and East Orange school systems. He sang in St. Luke's Chapel of the Trinity Parish in New York City and was very active in the Church of Intercession in New York for seven years. Born in Montclair, he attended school in Bloomfield and received his B.S. and Master of Arts degrees, as a music major, from Northwestern University. He extended his study of music at Rutgers University and was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Brother Williams was a high honor boy in the Choir of Christ Church, class of 1955.

Brother HUGH RONALD WILSON entered Omega Chapter on October 17, 1987. A member of Kappa Delta Lambda Chapter, Lansing, MI, Brother Wilson was born in Morganfield Kentucky a n d graduated from Dunbar High School. In 1965 he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science from Kentucky State College. Honors included the Dean's List and Who's Who in American Colleges. In addition he was active in a number of sports. In 1963 he was initiated into Beta Mu Chapter. Subsequently he was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Secondary Education at Indiana University. Brother Wilson taught at Breckenridge Job Corps a n d Louisville, Kentucky Public School System. Additionally, he was manager at Atterbury Job Corps Center, Co-ordinator at Ivey Tech and instructor at the Department of Corrections assisting men in attaining their GED's. He is survived by his wife, Serlena; sons Shane and Barry; his church family and friends.

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THE SEVEN JEWELS'

Henry A. Callis, M . D

C h i r k s H Chapman

Eugene Kincklt Jones

George B Kelley

Nathaniel A Murra>

Roberl H Ogle

Vermer W Tandy

GENERAL OFFICERS G E N E R A L P R E S I D E N T - C h a r l e s C. T e a m e r , Sr., 2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122 E X E C U T I V E SECRETARY - J a m e s B. B l a n t o n , III, 4432 King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653 G E N E R A L T R E A S U R E R - J a m e s M. T r e n t , 4523 Woodgate Way, Mitchellville, M D 20715 COMPTROLLER - T h o m a s R. H u n t , 9 Rickover Court, Annapolis. MD 21401 G E N E R A L C O U N S E L - Milton C. D a v i s , 308 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083 D I R E C T O R - G E N E R A L C O N V E N T I O N S - K e r m i t J . Hall, Adams House - B-822, City Line Ave. & Presidential Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19131 VICE P R E S I D E N T S E A S T E R N - W a r r e n A. S c o t t , 23 Spectrum Drive, Newark, DE 19713 M I D W E S T E R N - H a l l o w a y C. S e l l s , 2375 Florence Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206 S O U T H E R N - J o h n R. K e l l y , 40 Barbara Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503 S O U T H W E S T E R N - Randall P a l m e r , III, P.O. Box 6096, Lawton, OK 73506 W E S T E R N - G. B e r n a r d B r o w n , 5932 Condon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90056 A S S I S T A N T VICE P R E S I D E N T S E A S T E R N - H a m p t o n H. Trigg, II, Apartment # A - 1 , 152 Greenbridge Drive, Newark, DE 19713 M I D W E S T E R N - J o h n F. G e r m a n , 7709 S. Luella, Chicago, IL 60649 S O U T H E R N - J o h n M. W i l l i a m s , 32 Lakeview Place, College Park, GA 30337 S O U T H W E S T E R N - Marc A. R o b e r s o n , Court 9 - Apartment # 2 1 6 , 8181 Lake F o r e s t Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70126 W E S T E R N - R y a n L. W i l l i a m s , 5665 Reseda Boulevard, Tarazana, CA 91356

Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. H u e l P e r k i n s , Chairman 1923 79th Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70803 J a m e s B . B l a n t o n , III, Secretary J a m e s M. T r e n t , Treasurer M i l t o n C. D a v i s , Counsel E r n e s t L. H o l l o w a y J i m Dave Wilson J o h n W. G e r m a n R o l a n d W. W e s l e y Clarence Christian C h a r l e s C. T e a m e r , Sr., Ex Officio

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. GENERAL OFFICE 4 4 3 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Chicago, IL 6 0 6 5 3 Telephone: (312) 373-1819 James B. Blanton, III, Executive Secretary Michael J. Price — Assistant Executive Secretary Editor-in-Chief, The Sphinx Darryl R. Matthews, Director-Marketing/Membership

Alpha Phi Alpha Building Foundation, Inc. W a y n e C. H a r v e y , Chairman 8775 West Kingsbury St. Louis, MO 63124 J a m e s B. B l a n t o n , III, Secretary J a m e s M. T r e n t , Treasurer M i l t o n C. D a v i s , Counsel Albert H o l l a n d A l l e n F. K i l l i n g s M i t c h e l l Albert, Jr. E d w a r d H. Ballard Robert E. S i m m o n s C h a r l e s C. T e a m e r , Sr., Ex Officio

NATIONAL COMMITTEE / COMMISSION CHAIRMEN AWARDS Terry L. Arrington 5426 Upton Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809

COLLEGE BROTHERS AFFAIRS Marion B. Bracy 2101 Louisiana Avenue, #301 New Orleans, LA 70115

LIFE MEMBERSHIP Watson A. Young 43691 Expressway Drive Belleville, MI 48111

PUBLICATIONS Joe C Thomas 208 Chadwick Way Benicia. CA 94510

SPECIAL PROJECTS Elmer J. Moore 2717 Tennyson Street, NW

BUDGET AND FINANCE Thomas R. Hunt 9 Rickover Court Annapolis, MD 21401

CONSTITUTION Marshall E. Williams 1270 Fifth Avenue, #7-R New York, NY 10029

PERSONNEL Thomas A. Phillips 9908 Taylor Drive Overland Park, KS 66212

RECOMMENDATIONS Warren E. Sherwood 15 Columbus Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042

STANDARDS AND EXTENSION Felix L. Goodwin 7065 North Stardust Circle Tucson, AZ 85718

BUSINESS ENCOURAGEMENT Charles E. Lewis** 3500 Fieldstone Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105

ELECTIONS Warren A. Scott 23 Spectrum Drive Newark, DE 19713

PUBLIC POLICY Eddie V. Easley 4121 Winchester Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106

RULES AND CREDENTIALS Emmett W. Bashful 5808 Lafaye Street New Orleans. LA 70122

TIME AND PLACE Walter H. Criner 9219 Petersham Houston, TX 77031

Nathaniel Goldston** 552 Moores Mill Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305

GRIEVANCES AND DISCIPLINE Wiley F. Jones P.O. Box 285 Alcorn State University Lorman, MS 39096

Moses Melvin Morrison*

W. A. Pollard*

Charles H. Wesley*

William H. Hale*

Roscoe Conkling Giles*

Daniel D. Fowler*

Rayford W. Logan*

Frederick Miller*

Simeon S. Booker*

Belford V. Lawson, Jr.*

T. Winston Cole, Sr. 124 SW 23rd Gainesville, FL 32607

Charles H. Garvin*

A. Maceo Smith*

Henry Lake Dickason*

Raymond W. Cannon 2008 Virginia Road Los Angeles. CA 90016

Frank L. Stanley, Jr.*

Henry Arthur Callis*

B. Andrew Rose*

Myles A. Paige*

Washington, DC 20015

**Co-Chairmen

PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS

Howard Hale Long*

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Lionel H. Newsom Barber-Scotia College Concord, NC 28025 Ernest N. Morial 1101 Harrison New Orleans. LA 70122

Walter Washington Alcorn State University Lorman, MS 390% J a m e s R. Williams 1733 Brookwood Drive Akron, OH 44313

Ozell Sutton 1640 Loch Lomond Trail, SW Atlanta. GA 30331

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Directory of Chapters All Chapters are required to submit a "Chapter Directory" to the General Office within ten (10) days after the election of chapter officers. This form should list the chapter's "Official Contact Person" — to whom all chapter mail is sent. This listing contains only addresses sent to the General Office for the 1985-86 fraternal year, as of January 1, 1987.

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Advisor President Corresponding Secretary Secretary Financial Secretary Recording Secretary

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Zeta Rho Lambda (Dover - #249) Psi No Report (Pennsylvania - #22) No Report Kappa Delta DISTRICT I DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Delta PI (Connecticut #423) INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE CHAPTERS Clifton J. Cooper (P) (Cheney - #302) Director Beta 1276 Storrs Rd. Kevin A Spratley (VP) Gene Williams ALUMNI CHAPTERS (Howard - #2) Buckley Hall 537A P.O Box 431 7506 Candy Tuff Court Brent S Gilmore (P) Alpha Alpha Lambda Storrs. CT 06268 Cheyney University Springfield. VA 22153 2905 Sherman, NW (Newark- #123) Mil Phi CENTRAL NEW YORK Cheney, PA 19319 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Washington, DC 20001 Warren E Sherwood (S) (Bridgeport#461) COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zcts Psi Kappa Phi Nu Beta 15 Columbus Avenue Joel Roach (S) Alpha (Wesl Chester - #353) (U of Liberia - #439) Montclair, NJ 07042 (American - #465) 1284 Park Avenue (Cornell - #1) Mark Vodery (S) No Repon Beta Alpha Lambda John Singleton. Jr. (P) Bridgeport, CT 06604 No Report P.O. Box 2730 (Jersey City- #145) P.O. Box 4643 MuPsi Delta Zeta Westchester, PA 19383 ALUMNI CHAPTERS No Report Georgetown U. (S Connecticut #463) (Syracuse #94) lota Sigma Epsiion Theta Lambda Delta Mu Lambda Washington. DC 20057 Steven 0 King (S) (Millersville- #414) (Hamilton. Bermuda - #219) No Report (Paterson- #199) Omicron Omicron 600 University Ave #103 Cordon J Cooper (P) No Report Hugh E. Young, Sr. (P) (UDC-#721) ALUMNI CHAPTERS Syracuse. NY 13210 C10SMAC (front desk) 588 Grove Street Eta Epsiion Lambda Ronell S. White (P) Beta Sigma Lambda Kappa Zeta Millersville, PA 17551 Upper Montclair. NJ 07043 (Monrovia. Liberia - #260) 4215 First Street SE #201 (Hartford-#161) Pi Rho (Utica #425) Zeta Epsiion Lambda Washington. DC 20032 No Report Darry L. Burke (P) No Report (Temple U #745) (Red Bank - #238) Theta Epsiion Lambda 50-N-404 Willard St. Omicron Upsilon Daryl Fitzgerald (CS) George Y. Wyatt (S) (St Thomas, VI - #282) Hartford, CT 06114 (Rensselaer - #726) 1422 W. Diamond Street 32 Spicy Pond Road ALUMNI CHAPTERS Elmo A. Adams (P) Zeta Phi Lambda George J, Pastrana (P) Philadelphia. PA 19122 Howell, NJ 07731 Mu Lambda P 0 Box 623 (Stamford - #253) 2236 14th Street Zeta Nu Lambda ALUMNI CHAPTERS (Washington-#111) St Thomas. VI 00801 Dennis Taylor (P) Troy, NY 12180 (Plainlield #245) Rho Vernon S. Gill (P) Theta Theta Lambda 25 Second St . 2C Pi Beta Kevin S. Turner (VP) (Philadelphia-#16) 1443 Northgate Road. NW (Frankfurt. Germany - #285) Stamford, CT 06905 (SUNY-Binghamton - #731] 1129 E. 3rd Street William A. Hanscom (CS) Washington. DC 20012 Norbert A Hopkins (CS) Eta Alpha Lambda Plainfield. NJ 07062 Owen M Brown, Jr (P) 7902 Toby Leech Drive Omicron Lambda Alpha Box 2367 (New Haven - #256) Kappa Theta Lambda P.O Box 1857 Elkins Park. PA 19117 (Washington - #500) AP0. NY 09123 Clinton Robinson (P) (Teaneck- #531) SV.N.Y. Bmghamton Zeta Theta Lambda lota Epsiion Lambda Kevin J. Carrington (P) 25 Fountain Terrace Robert K. Gillespie (P) Bmghamton. NY 13901 (Harrisburg #241) 909 Lincoln Avenue (Nassau. Bahamas - #506) New Haven. CT 06515 155 Voorfiees Street Pi Pi No Report No Report Falls Church. VA 22046 Teaneck. NJ 07666 (Union - #744) Zeta Omicron Lambda lota Sigma Lambda Omicron Eta Lambda DISTRICT III Halton Evans (S) (Philadelphia - #247) (St Croix. VI - #518) (Washington - #618) NEW YORK Union College Box #2593 Frank E Devine (P) No Report Herbert L. Hunter, Jr, (CS) Director SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Schenectady. NY 12308 111 David Road P.O. Box 1844 Mu Phi Lambda George Mims N. COLLEGE CHAPTERS Rho Alpha Bala Cynwyd. PA 19004 Washington, DC 20013-1844 (Seoul South Korea- #565) 885 Seneca Road Delta lota (Brockport - #752) Omicron Delta Lambda Maior William Bates (P) West Hempstead, NY 11552 (Rutgers - #97) Arthur Durrell Jordan (P) MARYLAND (Philadelphia-#615) HHC East (J2-Kiss) Sinclair Bishop, Jr. (P) METRO NEW YORK 7811 Stage XVI COLLEGE CHAPTERS Selvin Gordon (P) AP0 SF 96301 205 Redmond Street COLLEGE CHAPTERS Box 251 SUC Brockport Beta Alpha P.O. Box 20000 New Brunswick. NJ 08901 Eta Brockport, NY. 14420 (Morgan State - #45) DISTRICT II Philadelphia. PA 19145 lota lota [New York City - #7) Brian K, Garrett (P) NEW ENGLAND WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (Trenton St - #406) Dwighl Murray (S) ALUMNI CHAPTERS 917 Belgian Avenue, Apt. 1-B Director COLLEGE CHAPTERS No Report P.O Box 3244 Beta Pi Lambda Baltimore, MD 21218 Thomas D. Harris Omicron Nu lota New York, NY 10027 (Albany-#159) Delta Nu P 0. Box 1013 (Pittsburgh - # 1 4 ) (Glassboro St - #472) Delta Chi No Report (Eastern Shore - #100) Hartford. CT 06143 Thomas W. Brooks (P) Darrin L. Stalling (P) Theta Chi Lambda (Brooklyn - #308) Warren D Dowdy, (P) COLLEGE CHAPTERS P.O. Box 19388 (Schenectady - #298) 227 Parkcrest Village Donovan Anthony Deans (P) Box 1422 Sigma Pittsburgh. PA 15213 No Report Glassboro. NJ 08028 GPO Box 022520 Princess Anne, MD 21853 (Boston-#17) Gamma Nu lota Theta Lambda PiXi Brooklyn, NY 11202 Eta Zeta Mark Gross (P) (Penn St - #78) (Endicott - #509) (Stockton St - #742) Zeta Eta (Bowie St - #359) 743 Huntington Avenue #2 No Report Alton G Roney (P) G Larry James (A) (Columbia - #338) No Report Boston, MA 02115 XiMu 11 Lane Court 708 Moonraker Court No Report iota Zeta Alpha Gamma (Slippery Rock - #496) Apalachin. NY 13732 Smithville. NJ 08201 Theta Epsiion (Maryland - #403) (Brown - #25) No Report lota lota Lambda (Adelphi - #380) Maurice Xavier Boissiere, Jr. (P) Todd Brown (P) ALUMNI CHAPTERS XI Sigma (Rome- #510) No Report 1802 Metzerott Rd #502 Box 1167 Brown University Alpha Theta Lambda (Indiana - #702) No Report Kappa Rho Adelphi, MD 20783 Providence, Rl 02912 (Atlantic City - #130) lota Kappa Lambda Samuel Davis (P) (C W Post-#435) Mu Rho Alpha Kappa Augustus C Harmon (P) (Syracuse- #511) 1700 Folger Hall John A. Fletcher (A) (Towson SI - #457) (Springfield - #32) 300 S Chester Avenue No Report Indiana. PA 15705 19 Burnett Street Galen H Mickens, Sr. (P) Lloyd Nolan (P) Pleasantville, NJ 08232 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Hempstead. NY 11550 6307 C. Holly Lane Box 515. 1000 State St Zeta lota Lambda Alpha Omicron Lambda Xi Psi WESTERN NEW YORK Baltimore, MD 21212 Springfield. MA 01109 (Trenton - #242) (Pittsburgh- #136) (Hofstra - #707) COLLEGE CHAPTERS Mu Upsilon Theta Zeta Ralph L Sims (P) Dr. Theodore R. Vasser, Jr. (T) (Frostburg St - #460) Delta Epsiion Terrence Daniels (P) (Dartmouth- #381) 50 Harding Street 6956 Thomas Boulevard Box 42 (Buffalo - #93) Ronald A. Mills (CS) Trenton. NJ 08618 Daron S. Fitch (P) Pittsburgh. PA 15208 Hofstra University No Report Theta Psi Lambda Lane College Center Box # 3 HB 5024 Kappa Beta Lambda Mu Sigma Hempstead. NY 11550 (Somerset - #299) Frostburg, MD 21532 Bartmouth College (Erie - #525) (Rochester - #458) Walter E Andrews (P) Nu Kappa Hanover. NH 03755 No Report Croswell Chambers (P) 120 Hickory Road ALUMNI CHAPTERS (UMBC-#473) Nu Upsilon Lambda 94 Colony Manor Dr. Somerset, NJ 08873 Alpha Gamma Lambda Kevin L. Mitchell (P) ALUMNI CHAPTERS (Pittsburgh - #586) Rochester, NY 14623 Kappa lota Lambda (New Y o r k - # 1 2 5 ) P 0. Box 23650 Epsiion Gamma Lambda No Report (Burlington County - #532) Warren J Austin (P) Baltimore, MD 21203 (Boston - #214) Robert L. Jones (P) 410 Central Park West #12A ALUMNI CHAPTERS Clifton E. Reed (P) DISTRICT VI PI Theta 304 Farmdale Road New York. NY 10025 Rho Lambda 14 Gedrick Rd MDDCDE (Coppin St - #737) Moorestown, NJ 08057 Gamma lota Lambda Burlington. MA 01803 (Buffalo-#116) Director Archie Benjamin Jackson III (P) Nu Gamma Lambda Theta lota Lambda (Brooklyn-Long Island - #175) Orlando Rainey (P) Oswald Boykin 2501 W North Avenue, Apt, #5 (Glassboro - #570) (Springfield - #286) 162 New Road John M. Williams (S) 1019 Sero Estates Drive Baltimore, MD 21216 T William H Myers (S) homas Morrow (P) East Amherst, NY 14051 51 Alabama Ave Ft. Washington, MD 20744 227 Parkcrest Village 11 Preston Eta Rho Lambda Hempstead, NY 11550 ALUMNI CHAPTERS DELAWARE Glassboro. NJ 08028 (Rochester- #271) Zeta Zeta Lambda Delta Lambda COLLEGE CHAPTERS Springfield, MA 01109 No Report (St Albans - #239) [Baltimore - #104) Mu Theta Lambda Gamma Sigma No Report Dr. Charles R. Salters (P) (Providence - #553) (Delaware State - #83) 9806 Clanford Road Eta Zeta Lambda No Report DISTRICT V No Report Randallstown. MD 21133 (NewRochelle-#261) DISTRICT IV PENNSYLVANIA Xi Omicron Nu Xi Lambda Delta Omicron Lambda NEW JERSEY No Report Director (Delaware - #499) (Sudbury - #580) (Princess Anne - #203) Director Eta Theta Lambda Ronald Mangum Bill Reynolds James M White, Jr. (P) No Report (Wyandance - #263) Carlisle Parker 306 N. Euclid Avenue P O. Box 524 P.O. Box 247 16 Franklin Place Earnest Williams (P-e) Pittsburgh. PA 15206 Newark, DE 19715 (Delta Omicron Lambda) WESTERN NEW ENGLAND Montclair, NJ 07042 153 Mt. Joy Avenue EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Princess Anne, MD 21853 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Freeport, NY 11520 COLLEGE CHAPTERS ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Eta Lambda Zeta Eta Chi Lambda NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Nu Gamma Theta Lambda (Annapolis - #262) (Yale - #6) (Nyack - #276) COLLEGE CHAPTERS (Lincoln- #12) (Wilmington- #174) Rufus Abernathy (P) Stanley Horton (P) lota Rho Cordell Johnson (P) Elbert Hatley (S) Arthur J McMillian (P) P.O. Box 3636 2338 Yale Station (NJIT - #413) P.O. Box 165 Box 569 1 Stalwart Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 New Haven. CT 06520 No Report Orangeburg, NY 10962 Lincoln University, PA 19352 Newark, DE 19713

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Kappa XI Lambda (New York - #536) No Report Kappa Upsilon Lambda (Mid-Hudson Valley - #542) No Report

Omicron Zeta (Fairleigh-Dickinson - #713) David G. Tidwell (P) 1000 River Road Teareck, NJ 07666

treasurer Editor-to-the-Sphinx . . . Vice President . . Dean of Pledges . . Dean of Pledges Assistant Secretary lota Alpha Lambda (Aberdeen - #502) Donald Fielder (S) 1803 Harbinger Trail Edgewood. MD 21040 lota Upsilon Lambda (Silver Spring - #520) Adrian V. Nelson (CS-e) 4005 Manor Park Court Rockville. MD Kappa Epsiion Lambda (Landover - #528) Cleveland Haynes (P) 2905 Gosport Ct. Fort Washington, MD 20744 Kappa Kappa Lambda (Baltimore - #533) Major Lee (CS) P .0 Box 22229 Baltimore. MD 21203-4229 Kappa Phi Lambda (Columbia - #543) David H. Barrett (P) 6276 Dusty Glass Court Columbia, MD 21044 Xi XI Lambda (Frederick- #602) Martin W, Barbour P O Box 1084 Frederick. MD 21701 DISTRICT VII VIRGINIA Director John A. (Tony) Mann 9525 Heathwood Court Burke, VA 22015 NORTHERN VIRGINIA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma (Virginia Union - #3) James L. Brown. V (P) P.O. Box 91, 127 Storer Hall VUU Campus Richmond, VA 23220 Theta Rho (Virginia Commonwealth - #391) Myron Clanton Jr. (S) 2307 N. 25th Street Richmond. VA 23223 lota Alpha (Washington & Lee - #398) Darren C. Lyons (P) 10617 Maple Street Fairfax. VA 22030 lota Beta (Virginia - #399) Marcus D. Jones (P) Box 430, Newcomb Hall Charlottesville. VA 22903 Xi Delta (James Madison - #489) Paul £ Brown (CS) P.O. Box 4172. JMU Harrisonburg. VA 22807 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Gamma Lambda (Richmond- #147) No Report Gamma Alpha Lambda (Charlottesville - #167) Arthur W. Myrick (P) 1941 Michael Place Charlottesville, VA 22901 Zeta Upsilon Lambda (Reston - #252) Norman Ross (P) 25 Carollton Place Sterling. VA 22170 Theta Rho Lambda (Arlington - #293 Andre J Jones (P) 623 West Church Road Sterling Park, VA 22170 Xi Alpha Lambda (Prince William County - #590) Chester F, Johnson (FS) 5610 Broadmoor Street Alexandria. VA 22310 XI Delta Lambda (Henrico County - #593) Weldon H Smith (P) 4306 Flint Hill Drive Richmond. VA 23227 Omicron Alpha Lambda (Fredericksburg- #612) Sidney H. Hankerson. Jr. (P) 928 Branchwater Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401

TIDEWATER VIRGINIA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma lota (Hampton - #75) Malcolm D.Conner (P) P.O. Box 6161 Hampton Univ. Hampton, VA 23668 Epsiion Pi (Norfolk St - #324) Charles Brinkley (CS) 834 W 41st Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Theta Iota (Blacksburg - #384) Willie D. Sullivan II (P) P.O. Box 346 Blacksburg, VA 24060 Kappa Pi (William S Mary - #434) John W. Bouldin (P) 1441-B N, Mt. Vernon Avenue Williamsburg, VA 23185 Nu Theta (Old Dominion-#471) Wyne Lee Byrd (P) 4701 Powhatan Avenue, Apt. J-< Norfolk. VA 23508 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Lambda (Newport News- #106) Pompey L. Stith (CS) 432 Elizabeth Lake Drive Hampton, VA 23669 Alpha Phi Lambda (Norfolk-#142) No Report Delta Beta Lambda (Hampton- #190) James E. Blacken (RS) P.O. Box 483 Hampton, VA 23669 Epsiion lota Lambda (Suffolk - #220) No Report Epsiion Nu Lambda (Portsmouth - #223) Harvey Johnson (P) 2400 Palmer Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 Nu Delta Lambda (Surry County, - # 5 7 1 ) Frank D. Williams (S) 1459 Tanner Creek Dr. Norfolk, VA 23513 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Gamma (Virginia St - #47) Christopher Johnson (P) Virginia State U. Box 273 Pelershurn VA 23803 Delta Tau (St Paul's - #305) Nathan Thomas (CS) St Paul's College Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Theta lota (Virginia Tech - #384) Willie D Sullivan II (Pi P.O. Box 346 Blacksburg, VA 24060 Xi Zeta (Hampden-Sydney - #491) Jeffrey D. Jackson (P) Box 1159, XiZeta Longwood College Farmville, VA 23901 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Nu Lambda (Virginia S t - # 1 1 2 ) Conrad Gilliam (P) 1824 S. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 Alpha Kappa Lambda (Roanoke - # 1 3 2 ) Gregory Hillman (P) 4013 Southwick Cr., SW Roanoke, VA 24018 Gamma Nu Lambda (Lynchburg - #178) Jesse Hobbs (P) 615 Dogwood Street Amherst, VA 24521 Delta Nu Lambda (Danville - #200) Isaac T. Jackson (P) P O. Box 869 Chatham, VA 24531

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Epsilon Omicron Lambda (Lawrenceville - #225) E. L. Morse (CS) P.O Box 595 South Hill. VA 23970 lota Tau Lambda (Charlotte Court House - #519) Luther S. Oxendine P.O. Box 62 Charlotte C. H. VA 23923 Nu Omicron Lambda (Fort Lee - #581) Ronald L. Sutton (P) 2841 Pine Meadow Circle Chester, VA 23831

MIDWEST ILLINOIS State Director William R Taylor 20945 Brookwood Dr. Olymbia Fields. IL 60461 CENTRAL ILLINOIS Director Arthur B. Cooper P.O. Box 2085 Station A Champaign, IL 61820 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Tau (Illinois- #18) Christopher Majors (H) 609 W. Main #23 Urbana, IL 61801 Zela Nu (E Illinois - #343) Kenneth A. Washington (P) 601V? Monroe. Apt. 7 Charleston. IL 61920 Eta Tau (Illinois S t - # 3 7 1 ) No Report Theta Omicron IMillikm - #389) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Omicron Lambda Beta (Champaign- #501) No Report Nu Psi Lambda (Bloomington - #589) Kenneth Brownlee (P) 530 S. Church. Apt #25 Decatur, IL 62522 NORTHERN ILLINOIS Director Robert Thirston 1734 Grove North Chicago. IL 60064 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Phi (N Illinois - #329) William Ivy (P) 814 Hillcrest DeKalb, IL 60115 MuMu (Elmhurst - #452) Craig E Mann (P) 190 Prospect. Box 1741 Elmhurst, IL 60126 PI Sigma (Aurora U - # 7 4 6 ) Mike Norwood (CS) 347 S. Gladstone Aurora. IL 60506 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Chi Lambda (Waukegan - #544) Herschel A. Ryales (CS) P.O. Box 512 North Chicago. IL 60064 Mu Alpha Lambda (DeKalb - #546) No Report Mu Mu Lambda (Glen Ellyn - #556) Harold W Kelley (P) PO. Box 49142 Chicago, IL 60649 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS! Director John Lane Jr. 7617 S. Emerald Chicago, IL 606.. COLLEGE CHAPTERS Theta (Illinois-Chicago - #8) Kevin Johnson (P) 7635 South Shore Drive Chicago. IL 60649 Alpha Mu (Northwestern - #33) Jamison Taylor (P) 1927 Orrington Evanston. IL 60201 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Xi Lambda (Chicago- #113) Allan W Knox (P) 5020 S. Lake Shore Drive #2704 Chicago. IL 60615 Zela XI Lambda (Evanston - #246) No Report Theta Mu Lambda (Joliet - #288) Eugene C Varnado (P) 1313 E Sibley Boulevard. #107 Dolton, IL 60419 lota Delta Lambda (Chicago - #505) RufusP CredlefS) 256 Whitewater Drive Bolingbrook. IL 60439 NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS-II Director Edgar Hamilton 7430 South Bennett Chicago. IL 60649

COLLEGE CHAPTERS Nu Delta (Chicago St - #467) Patrick W. Poe (CS) 1705 West 91st Chicago, IL 60620 Nu Epsilon (Lewis - #468) James M. Mitchell (P) 1710 Arbor, LA #303 Cresttlill. IL 60435 Ml M M (NT - #479) John F. German (P) 7709 S Luella Chicago. IL 60649 Omicron lota (DePaul - #716) No Report Omicron Xi (Roosevelt - #720) Christopher Johnson (P) 7342 S. Euclid Avenue Chicago. Illinois 60649 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Director Richard Gardner 183-4 Evergreen Terrace Apts #11-3A Carbondale. IL 62901 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Eta (S Illinois-#51) Craig S. Knox (P) Office of Student Development 3rd Floor. Student Center Carbondale. IL 62901 lota Pi (SlU-Edwardsville - #412) lary Sanders (CS) 530-2C Tower Lake Edwardsville, IL 62025 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Epsilon Lambda (East St Louis- #193) John Reeves (P) 9423 Stonefield Ferguson, MO 63136 Mu Kappa Lambda (Carbondale - #555) No Report WESTERN ILLINOIS Director Milton P. Johnson 2009 Austin Springfield, IL 62704 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Kappa (Bradley - #319) Robert Woods (P) 1207 W. Windon Peoria. IL 61606 Eta Ela (W Illinois - #360) Dana King. Jr. (P) 836 Tanner Hall Macomb. IL 61455 Pi lota (Eureka - #738) Tony Betts (VP) Box 19 Eureka. IL 61530 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Pi Lambda (Peoria - #538) No Report Mu Delia Lambda (Springfied - #549) Herbert B. Harris, Jr. (S) PO Box 6191 Springfield. II 62703 Mu Chi Lambda (Rock Island - #566) No Report INDIANA State Director Theo Hamiter 7158 Avalon Trail Court Indianapolis, IN 46250 NORTHERN INDIANA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Rho (Purdue - #82) George Anthony Anderson (P) 613 Waldron Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47906 Theta Xi (Ball State - #388) Ball State Jniv. Student Center, Box 355 Muncie, IN 47304 lota Theta (Calumet - #405) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Rho Lambda (Gary - #182) Cornell Collins (P) 517 N Lawrence Gary. IN 46403 Theta XI Lambda (South Bend - #290) No Report Theta Upsilon Lambda (Fort Wayne - #296) Timothy Williams (CS) P.O. Box 10747 Fort Wayne. IN 46853 SOUTHERN INDIANA COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Ela (Indiana - #73) Leonard Charles Green 211 S. Roosevelt Bloomington, IN 47401 Zeta Rho (Indiana State - #347) No Report

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NuPi (Evansville - #478) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Lambda (Indianapolis- #109) Donald K. Pope (CS) P.O, Box 88131 Indianapolis, IN 46208 Kappa Rho Lambda (Evansville - #539) No Report Nu Nu Lambda (Bloomington - #579) No Report IOWA State Director Todd Easley 1431 41st Place Des Moines. IA 50311 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Theta (Iowa - #30) Rodney Kyles (P) 118 East Prentiss Iowa City, IA 52240 Alpha Nu (Drake - #34) Jerrold Smith (P) 1319 30th Des Moines, IA 50311 Omicron Pi (Iowa St - #722) Jetl Banks (P) P.O. Box 1268. Welch Avenue Ames. IA 50010 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Kappa Lambda (Des Moines - #243) Phillip D Hall (VP) 1312 DeWolt Street Des Moines. IA 50316 Mu Tau Lambda (Cedar Rapids - #563) No Report Nu Chi Lambda (Iowa City - #588) No Report KANSAS State Director Evies Crantord 2420 N. Delrose Wichila, KS 67220 EASTERN KANSAS Director Dave Rabon 5609 Riley Overland Park. KS 66202 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Upsilon (Kansas- #19) Keith E. Smith (P) 926 Tennessee, Apt, 2 Lawrence, KS 66044 Gamma Chi (Pittsburgh St - #87) No Report Kappa Tau (Kansas St - #437) No Report WESTERN KANSAS Director P. J. Williams P.O. Box 1571 Topeka, KS 66601 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Mu (Wichita St - #99) Ronald C. Small (S) 2221 N. Hillside Wichila. KS 67219 Epsilon Omicron (Washburn - #323) No Report Xi Nu (Emporia St - #497) Nathaniel Souther (P) 1120 East Street Emporia. KS 66801 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Eta Lambda (Topeka- #195) Milton E Jackson (P) 324 N.W Rolyan Road Topeka. KS 66617 Eta Beta Lambda (Wichita - #257) Evies 0. Crantord (P) 2420 N. Dellrose Wichita. KS 67220 Xi Mu Lambda (Manhattan - #600) Tony L. Banks (S) 720 Crestwood Dr #12 Manhattan, KS 66502 KENTUCKY State Director Melvin Talbott 843 Halesworth Drive Cincinnati. OH 45240

EASTERN KENTUCKY COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Pi (Louisville - #37) Chris Thigpen (P) Student Ctr. Box 12 Univ. of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 Beta Mu (Kentucky St - #55) Arthur H. Busby, Jr (P) 1521 Stedmantown Lane Apt. #2 Frankfurt, KY 40601 Epsilon Chi (Kentucky - #330) Charle Anthony Jones (P) 3600 Muhammad AH Boulvevard Louisville. KY 40212

Xi Alpha (Morehead St - #486) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Lambda (Louisville-#101) Craig Chandler (CS) P 0 Box #2963 Louisville. KY 40201 Alpha Beta Lambda (Lexington-#124) Taylor Seals (P) P.O. Box 1246 Lexington, KY 40590-1248 Gamma Beta Lambda (Frankfort-#168) Donald W. Lyons (S) 517 Collier Ct. Lexington. KY 40505 WESTERN KENTUCKY Director Jimmie L. Stewart 511 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 28 Franklin. KY 42134 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Omicron (Murray St - #345) Gregory A. Dow (P) Box 2309 University Station Murray, KY 42071 Eta Rho (W Kentucky - #369) Nathaniel Farmer (S) U-321 Western KY Univ. College Heights Bowling Green. KY 42101 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Epsilon Lambda (Hopkinsville - #171) James Edward Victor (P) 1304 East 7th Street Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Xi Pi Lambda (Paducah - #604) M. W. Taylor (P) 1144 North 14th Street Paducah, KY 42001 Omicron Nu Lambda (Ft Knox/Radclitf. KY - #623) Victor Holman (P) 5814-B Bilhymer Street Fort Knox, KY 40121 MICHIGAN State Director James Gaddis 2701 Martin L. King Blvd. Saginaw. Ml 48601 WESTERN MICHIGAN 1 Director Nathaniel Allen, Jr. 2228 Maffett St. Muskegon Heights, Ml 49444 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Beta (Ferris St - #333) No Report lota Epsilon (Grand Valley - #402) Daniel Reeves (P) Student Activities GVSU Allendale. Ml 49507 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Nu Lambda (Grand Rapids - #267) Louis Barnes (P) P 0 Box 230028 Grand Rapids, Ml 49523 lota Phi Lambda (Muskegon Heights - #521) No Report NORTHERN MICHIGAN 2 Director Curtis Newell, Sr. 3336 Southtield Ct. Saginaw. Ml 48601 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Tau (Michigan St - #84) Lander R Brown. Jr. (DOP) 1527 Wintercrest E. Lansing. Ml 48823 Zeta Delta (N Michigan - #335) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Chi Lambda (Saginaw - #522) Charles Mathews (P) 3440 Melody Lane Saginaw, Ml 48601 Kappa Delta Lambda (Lansing - #527) No Report EASTERN MICHIGAN 3 Director Alfred Jefferson 1818 Lawndale Ave Flint, Ml 48504 COLLEGE CHAPTER Theta Tau (GMI - #393) Wendell Ellison (P) 2807 Mason Street Flint. Ml 48505 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsilon Upsilon Lambda (Flint - #230) William A Tipper (P) P.O Box 1218 Flint. Ml 48501 lota Rho Lambda (Pontiac - #517) No Report SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN 4 Director Kenneth Martin 2929 Branson Kalamazoo. Ml 49008

COLLEGE CHAPTER Epsilon XI (W Michigan - #322) Christopher 0 Coleman (P) 1913 Elkerton, Apt. 13 Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Psi Lambda (Kalamazoo - #545) No Report Nu Rho Lambda (Benton Harbor - #583) Daniel Harbison (P) 1584 Trebor St. Joseph. Ml 49085 SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN 5 Director Raymond Randolph 37334 Chesapeake Dr Farmington Hills. Ml 48018 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon (Michigan - #5) Lawrence Morris (P) 707 Church, Apt. 4 Ann Arbor. Ml 48104 Epsilon Eta (E Michigan - #316) Mark Garner (P) 2871 Bynon Drive, Apt 108 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 ALUMNI CHAPTER Theta Zeta Lambda (Ann Arbor - #283) James D. Moore (P) 2115 Steeplechase Dr. Ann Arbor. Ml 48103 SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN 6 Director John Kenner 2106 Oakman Blvd. Detroit. Ml 48238 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Omicron Mu (Oakland-#718) Richard K. Ellis (P) 2045 Collingwood Detroit, Ml 48206 Eta Xi (Detroit - #366) Freddie Jennings. Jr (P) Albany 18427 Detroit, Ml 48234 Pi Upsilon (Dearborn - #748) Ricky L. Blalock (S) 156 Elmhurst Suite 2E Highland Park, Ml 48203 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Upsilon (Wayne State - #41) Mario McCholos Swann (P) 2686 Brooktield Canton, Ml 48188 Gamma Lambda (Detroit-#103) Timothy R Heard (S) 1439 Virginia Park Detroit, Ml 48206 MINNESOTA State Director James Beard 4109 Portland Avenue. S Minneapolis, MN 55407 MINNESOTA Director Willy James 1400 Second Street South Suite A-510, Box 193 Minneapolis, MN 55454 COLLEGE CHAPTER Mu (Minnesota- #11) Harold V Birts (P) 3804 10th Avenue South Minneapolis. MN 55407 ALUMNI CHAPTER Gamma Xi Lambda (Minneapolis - #179) No Report MISSOURI State Director L. Dwigrtt Johnson 6795 Foxshire St. Louis. MO 63033 EASTERN MISSOURI Director James McNairy 5436 Clemens Place St Louis, MO 63112 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Eta (St. Louis - #29) Cameron B. Nolan (S) 5330 Pershing Apt. 106 St Louis. MO 63112 Epsilon Psi (UM-Rolla- #331) Lawrence C. George 39 Johnson Street Rolla. MO 65401-3737 Xi Gamma (SE Missouri - #488) Darrin White (P) 1027 N. Westend St. Louis, MO 63701 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsilon Lambda (St. Louis - #105) James A. McNairy (CS) P.O. Box 11971 St Louis. MO 63112-0071 Epsilon Eta Lambda (Charleston - #218) Edward L. Mullins (S) P 0. Box 4 % Charleston. MO 63834

CENTRAL MISSOURI Director Matthew Tyler 206 W. Ash Street Columbia. MO 65203 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Psi (Lincoln - #44) John Hammond (P) 508 E Elm Jefferson City. MO 65101 Zeta Alpha (Missouri - #332) Mitchell P. Washington (P) 346A Wolpers Hall. UM-C Columbia, MO 65201 lota XI (NE Missouri - #410) William Smith (P) Student Union Building N M.S.U. Kirksville, MO 63501 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Zeta Lambda (Jefferson City - #150) Richard Presberry (P) 2429 Lakewood Road Jefferson City. MO 65101 Xi Epsilon Lambda (Columbia - #594) Matthew Tyler (P) P.O. Box 1923 Columbia. MO 65205 WESTERN MISSOURI Director Albin C Wynn 6108 E. 126th Street Grandview, MO 64030 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Rho (Missouri-KC - #303) Derrick G Sims (P) 1301 East 59th Street Kansas City. MO 64110 Zeta Gamma (Central Missouri - #334) Tracy Dunlap (P) 3609 Cypress Kansas City. MO 64128 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Lambda (Kansas City- #102) No Report Omicron Xi Lambda (Whiteman - #624) Hiton Smith (S) P.O. Box 7001 Whiteman AFB. MO 65305 NEBRASKA Director Michael J. Barnes 1010 Evergreen Avenue Bellevue. NE 68005 COLLEGE CHAPTER Beta Beta (Nebraska - #461 John T. Pitts (P) 4940 Spaulding Omaha. NE 68104 ALUMNI CHAPTER Beta Xi Lambda (Omaha-#157) Glenn W Dee (P) 6430 Whitmore Avenue Omaha. NE 68152 OHIO State Director Danny Boone 2001 Guild Hall Dr. Apt. A Columbus. OH 43209 NORTHERN OHIO-I Director Roy Manley 2631 Coventry Road Shaker Heights. OH 44120 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsilon Alpha (Toledo-#310) Stewart Grant Walker (P) 3315 Valleston Pkwy. #10 Toledo, OH 43607 Epsilon Theta (Bowling Green - #317) Jameel Radtord (P| 603 E Reed Street Bowling Green. OH 43403 ALUMNI CHAPTER Alpha XI Lambda (Toledo - #135) Robert E. Smith (P) 2262 Parkwood Avenue Toledo, OH 43620 NORTHERN OHIO-II Director Othello Skinner 543 S. Sunsetview Drive Akron. OH 44320 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Pi (Cleveland- #15) Wayne Everette Howell. Jr. (P) 11900 Carlton Road #310 Clevenland, OH 44106 Alpha Tau (Akron - #40) Michael S Battle (P) 421 Carroll Street Akron. OH 44304 Epsilon Delta (Kent St - #313) Maurice L. Hereford (T) KSU—Box A. Student Lite Kent. OH 44243 lota Phi (Mount Union-#417) No Report

Xi Chi (Baldwin-Wallace - #706) Frederick D. Brown. Jr IS) 2901 Euclid Ave . Suite 412 Cleveland, OH 44115 Omicron Epsilon (Youngstown S I - #712) Lanard Stadford (P) 126 Park Avenue Youngstown. OH 44505 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Rho Lambda (Youngstown - #160) No Report Delta Alpha Lambda (Cleveland - #189) Roy Lee Manley. Sr (P) 2631 Coventry Road Shakier Heights, OH 44120 Eta Tau Lambda (Akron - #273) Wayne Hawkins (P) 1148 Mlllhaven Drive Arrow, OH 44321 Kappa Mu Lambda (Lorram - #534) No Report CENTRAL OHIO Director David Pryor 6466 Gunstock Court Reynoldsberg, OH 43068 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Kappa (Ohio S t - # 1 0 ) Jerome 0 Guilford (P) 1739 N. High Street Box 51 Columbus. OH 43215 Phi (Ohio - #20) Robert D. Jefferson (P) 17V4 Palmer Street Athens. OH 45701 Omicron Rho (Ohio Wesleyan- #723) Franklin Morris (P) OWVBox 1451 Delaware. OH 43015 ALUMNI CHAPTER Alpha Rho Lambda (Columbus - #138) Danny L. Boone (P) P 0 Box 091031 Columbus. OH 43209 SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO Director Fred J. Conway 3792 Denlinger Dayton. OH 45426 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Xi (Wilbertorce-#13) Henry French (P) Alpha House. Wilberforce U Wilberforce. OH 45384 Gamma Theta (Dayton - #74) Eric Ramon Mathews (P) 331 Kiefaber Dayton. OH 45409 Delta Xi (Central St - #300) Christopher Saunders (P) 652 Smallwood Dayton, OH 45427 Pi Phi (Wright St U - #749) Darren Gallup (S) 2322 Zink Road Fairbonn. OH 45232 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Theta Lambda (Dayton- #108) Walter Gilliard IP) 1642 Diplomat Drive Dayton. OH 45432 Chi Lambda (Wilberforce-#121) Samuel B. Kidd (CS) P 0. Box 522 Wilberforce. OH 45384 Zeta Delta Lambda (Springfield - #237) James Washington (P) 3754 Briar Place Dayton. OH 45405 SOUTHWEST OHIO Director Clarence Frazier 1145Wionna Cincinnati, OH 45224 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha (Cincinnati - # 2 3 ) Andre Felton Hall (P) 105 Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45219 Delta Upsilon (Miami - #306) Steven C Smith (P) 912 Arrowhead #1A Oxford, OH 45056 ALUMNI CHAPTER Delia Gamma Lambda (Cincinnati - #191) David E. Johnson (P) 8541 Arborcrest Drive Cincinnati. OH 45236 WEST VIRGINIA Slate Director Adolphus A. Young, Jr 157 Riverside Drive Apt #4 Welch, WV 24801 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Theta (Bluefield St - #52) No Report XI Theta ( C o n e - - #493) No i

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ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Zela Lambda (Bluefield - #128) Adolphus A Young. Jr (S) 157 Riverside Drive. Apt. #4 Welch. WV 24801 Gamma Delta Lambda (Beckley- #170) No Report WEST VIRGINIAN Director Brother Julius McLeod P.O Box 131 Institute. WV 25112 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Zeta (West Virginia St - #28) Julius A McLeod. II (P) P 0 Box 131 Institute. WV 25112 Nil Nil (Marshall - #475) No Report PiMu (West Virginia - #740) Gregory K Hairston (P) 278 Spruce Street, Apt #6 Morgantown. WV 26505 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha lota Lambda (Charleston- #131) Charles C Mills (S) 22 Hickory Mill Road Humcane. WV 25526 WISCONSIN Director Carl W Birks 8260 N 37th Street Milwaukee. Wl 53209 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Epsilon (Wisconsin - #71) Keenun Autney Walker (P) 121 W Main Street. Apt 1 Madison, Wl 53703 Epsilon Tau (UW-Milwaukee-327) Stanley Bnster (P) 3913 North 13th Street Milwaukee. Wl 53206 Zela lota lUW-Whitewater - #340) Puatha Hill (P) 184 W Main. Apt 3 Whitewater, Wl 53190 Eta Beta iWSU-Platteville - #355) No Report Eta Pi (WSU-Oshkosh - #368) Otis Sims (S) 330 E Irving Oshkosh, Wl 54901 Mil Epsilon (Carthage - #446) No Report Nu Xi I Marquette - #476) No Report Nu Omicron (Carroll - #477) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Chi Lambda (Milwaukee - #210) Richard E Williams (P) 6599 N Bethmaur Lane Glendale. Wl 53209 Mil Eta Lambda (Madison - #552) Larry L Taylor (P) 4709 Barby Lane Madison Wl 53704

SOUTH ALABAMA Director Iva Williams 237 11th Ave SW Birmingham, AL 35211 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Beta (Talladega - #24) Jeffery Menda (P) Talladega College Talladega. AL AL 35160 Beta Upsilon (Alabama St - #63) Hasaan Walker IP) South Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36195 Gamma Kappa lMiles- #76) No Report Gamma Phi (Tuskegee - #86) Phillip Carswell (CS) P 0 Box 36 Tuskegee. AL 36088 Delta Gamma (Alabama A & M - #91) Jonathan Lavert Ward (CS) Box 220 Alabama ASM University Normal, AL 35762 Epsilon Nu (Stillman - # 3 2 1 ) Ivory J Gnskell (P) P.O Box 4600 Stillman College Tuscaloosa. AL 35403 Theta Delta (South Alabama - #379) No Report lota Nu (UAB - #409) Tom Hall Jr. (P) 3716 Oak Avenue S.W. Birmingham, AL 35221

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Kappa Alpha (Alabama - #420) Randall Hardy (P) P.O. Box 1524 Tuscaloosa. AL 35486 Kappa Gamma (North Alabama - #422) Melvin J Baldwin. Jr (VP) P.O. Box 5554 Florence. AL 35630 NuTau (Montevallo- #481) Samuel Earl Jones (P) P.O. Box Drawer X Montevallo. AL 35115 Xi Beta (Troy State - #487) No Report XI XI (Jacksonville - #498) Ourren Douthitt (P) P.O. Box 3018. JSU Jacksonville. AL 36265 Omicron Alpha (Auburn-Montgomery - #708) Micheal Birmingham (S) 500 Eastdale Road, Apt E-3 Montgomery, AL 36117 Omicron Kappa (Auburn - #717) Kenneth Kelly (S) P 0 Box 1865 Auburn, AL 36831 Omicron Sigma (B ham Southern - #724) No Report PI Delta (Livingston - #733) Franklin D Ball (P) P 0 Box 34 Livingston. AL 35470 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Omicron Lambda (Birmingham - #114) Larry Oliver Foster (P) P 0. Box 3910 Birmingham, AL 35208 Alpha Nu Lambda (Tuskegee- #134) Frank E Cyrus (P) P 0 Drawer BBB Tuskegee Institute AL 36088 Alpha Upsilon Lambda (Montgomery - #141) Samuel L Jackson (CS) P 0 Box 6058 Montgomery. AL 36106 Beta Omicron Lambda (Mobile- #158) Alvin J Allen (RS) 1205 St Madar Street Mobile. AL 36603 Delta Theta Lambda (Huntsville - #196) Dr. A. J Garth (ES) Box 33. Alabama A&M U Normal, AL 35762 Delta Pi Lambda ISelma- #204) Alvin A Cleveland (S) P 0 Box 2512 Selma, AL 36701 Delta Phi Lambda (Tuscaloosa - #209) Bruce Crawtord (S) 1812-0. 48th Street. East Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Epsilon Delta Lambda (Talladega - #215) Thomas Y Lawrence (S) 114 Baker Street Talladega, AL 35160 Theta Alpha Lambda IGadsden - #278) No Report Theta Gamma Lambda (Dothan - #280) Harold E Hayden (CS) P 0 Box 6893 Dothan. AL 36302 Kappa Nu Lambda (Leighton - #535) Peter L Smith (P) 505 Wright Drive Florence, AL 35630 Mu lota Lambda (Mobile - #554) Oarryl Demell Shepherd (S) 2849 Keener Street Whistler. AL 36612 Mu Psi Lambda (Homewood - #567) Walter Graham (P) P.O. Box 2281 Birmingham. AL 35201 FLORIDA Director John C Rawls Route 23. Box 435 Gainesville. Fl 32608 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Nu (Florida A S M - #56) Tony Bernard Curtis (CS) 1449 S. MLK Blvd Tallahassee. FL 32301 Delta Bela (Bethune-Cookman - #90) Warren Howard (P) LeFevre Hall Bethune Cookman College Daytona Beach, FL 32015 Delia Psi (Florida Memorial - #309) Benjamin Carroll (P) 15800 N W. 42nd Avenue Miami. FL 33054 Eta Delta (Miami - #357) Manuel J Cox (Ti 1228 Dickingson Dr #32-D Coral Gables. FL 33146

Theta Gamma (S Florida - #378) Gordon T Edwards (S) 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Ctr 2421 Tampa, FL 33620 Theta Sigma (Florida - #392) Chris Knight (CS) P.O Box 15237 Gainesville. FL 32604 lota Delta (Florida S t - #401) Charlie A Jackson (CS) FSU P.O. Box 7002 Tallahassee. FL 32313 Kappa Upsilon (Jacksonville - #438) Eric D. Johnson (S) 1658 Kings Road, Box 323 Jacksonville. FL 32209 Mu Theta (W Florida - #449) No Report XI lota (Central Florida - #494) Mathieu Daquin (P) P 0 Box 26261 Orlando. FL 32816 Xi Kappa (Florida Tech - #495) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Upsilon Lambda (Jacksonville- #119) Calvin L Burney (P) 1432 Carbondale Court Jacksonville. FL 32208 Beta Beta Lambda (Miami- #146) William E. Clarke III (P) 1614 NW. 188 TEW Miami, FL 33169 Beta Delta Lambda (Daytona Beach - #148) Roland M Brown (P) 119 Persimmon Drive P 0 Box 785 Palm Coast. FL 32037 Gamma Zela Lambda (Tampa-#172) Eddie Adams. Jr (P) 6503 D. Jamesville Drive Tampa. FL 33617 Gamma Mu Lambda (Tallahassee - #177) Gary W. Johnson (T) 2503 Valdemar Lane Tallahassee. FL 32304 Delta Delta Lambda iWest Palm Beach- #192) Dr Charles E White (P) P 0 Box 982 West Palm Beach. FL 33402 Oelta Xi Lambda (Orlando - #202) LeVester Tubbs (P) 620 Morgan Street Winter Spnngs. FL 32708 Epsilon Mu Lambda (Pensacola - #222) Leroy A. Jenkins (P) 1911 N 18th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32503 Epsilon Pi Lambda lOcala - #226) William E Jackson (S) 1822 SW 4th Street Ocala, FL 32674 Zeta Alpha Lambda (Ft Lauderdale- #234) Roy C Smiley (P) 2241 N W 43rd Terrace Landerhill. FL 33313 Eta Kappa Lambda (Ft Pierce - #265) Bennie Clark (P) P 0 Box 1271 Fort Pierce. FL 34954 Theta Eta Lambda (St Petersburg - #284) Richard A Hartstield (PI 365 Kingtish Dr S.E. St Petersburg. FL 33705 lota Beta Lambda (Cocoa - #503) Albert L Owens IP) P.O. Box 1275 Cocoa. FL 32923-1275 lota Pi Lambda (Miami- #516) EldndgeF Williams (CS) P.O. Box 571098 Miamai. FL 33157 Mu Zeta Lambda (Lakeland - #551) Vincent Hudson (CS) 5117 Waterwood Dr. Barlow, FL 33830 Nu Eta Lambda (Gainesville - #574) Alfred C Peoples (S) P 0 Box 2875 Gainesville. FL 32602 Xi Omicron Lambda (Fort Myers - #603) No Report Xi Rho Lambda (Belle Glade - #605) James Allen. Jr. (P) P 0 Box 378 Belle Glade. FL 33430 Xi Sigma Lambda (Panama City - #606) No Report Xi Psi Lambda (Palmetto - # 6 1 1 ) John Harvey (S) 1010 25 STE Bradenton. FL 34208

Omicron Bela Lambda (Clearwater - #613) Joseph Carwise (P) 1255 Palmetto Street Clearwater. FL 33515 Omicron Upsilon Lambda (Delray Beach - #630) Wayne Condry (S) 3512 Diane Drive Boynton Beach. FL 33435 GEORGIA Director Robert Willis 3604 Revere Road. SW Atlanta, GA 30331 COLLEGE CHAPTERS lota (Morris Brown - #9) Horace L. Eberhart Jr, (S) P,0, Box 92055 Atlanta, GA 30344 Alpha Rho (Morehouse - #38) Marshall L. Green, Jr. (S) 595 Collier Ridge Drive. NW Atlanta. GA 30318 Alpha Phi (Clark - #42) Robert Hairston (VP) 129 Mildred Street Atlanta. GA 30314 Gamma Zela (Ft. Valley St - #72) Watson Fluellen. Jr. (S) PO BOX4326. FVSC Ft Valley. GA 31030 Delta Delta (Albany St - #92) Benny Gregory Hand (B) PO BOX36-ASC Albany, GA 31705 Delta Eta (Savannah St - #95) Tkeban X.T Jahannes (S) 701 E 36th Street Savanna!. GA 31404 Zeta Mu (Georgia St - #342) No Report Zeta PI (Georgia - #346) John 6 Hillman, Jr (P) 285 ScandiaCircle-216 Athens. GA 30605 Eta Alpha (Paine - #354) Modou Ndow (P) Box 77 Paine College Augusta. GA 30901 Theta Beta (Columbus - #377) Adam Brown (S) 30 Clearview Circle Columbus. GA 31907 Iota Eta (Mercer- #404) Carlos Anton McCloud (P) Box 6 1 . Mercer University Macon. GA 31207 Mu Alpha (Emory - #442) George A Smith (S) Emory U. PO Box 21185 Atlanta. GA 30322 Mu Gamma (Georgia College - #444) Antonio B Lawrence (P) 846 Powelton Avenue Sparta. GA 31081 Mu Delta (Georgia SW - #445) Bruce Bradley (P) GSWBox 1196 Americus, GA 31709 Mu Omicron (Valdosta St - #455) Derrick B Jenkins (VP) 214 Georgia Avenue Valdosta, GA 31698 Nu Gamma (W Georgia - #466) Richard K Levine (P) P 0 Box 10016 Carrollton. GA 30118 NuMu (Georgia Tech - #474) Theodore Yarboro. Jr (P) Georgia Tech Box 32896 Atlanta. GA 30332 XI Tau (Georgia Southern - #703) Adrian Goolsby (P) L B 10682 Statesboro. GA 30460 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Lambda (Atlanta- #107) Larry L. Earvin (P) 154 Peyton Road. SW Atlanta, GA 30311 Alpha Chi Lambda (Augusta- #143) Willie G. Marshall (FS) 829 Strother Drive Augusta, GA 30901 Beta Phi Lambda (Savannah- #164) Sylvester Brown (CS) 1447 East 39th Street Savannah, GA 31401 Gamma Omicron Lambda (Albany-#180) Clitt Edward Felton (P) 2114 Princeton Drive Albany. GA 31707 Gamma Sigma Lambda (Ft Valley - #183) Douglas T Porter (P) 109 College Court Ft. Valley. GA 31030

Delta lota Lambda (Columbus - #197) No Report Epsilon Beta Lambda (Macon- #213) Alveno Ross (S) 1236 Appleton Avenue Macon, GA 31307 Eta lota Lambda (Athens - #264) Hugh Goodrum (CS) P 0. Box 902 Athens, GA 3O603 Theta Nu Lambda (LaGranqe - #289) Alfred McNair (S) P.O. Box 1818 LaGrange, GA 30241 lota Gamma Lambda (Brunswick - #504) Carl Brown (P) P.O Box 2122 Brunswick. GA 31520 Kappa Tau Lambda (Valdosta- #541) Willie R. Jones (P) 2301 N. Forrest Street Valdosta, GA 31602 Nu Mu Lambda (Decatur - #578) Andre Cleveland (CS) P.O. Box 370607 Decatur. GA 30034 Omicron Mu Lambda (Marrietta - #622) Willie Hill (P) 2290 Addison Road, N.E Marrietta, GA 30066 Omicron Pi Lambda (Hinesville - #626) Pedro A Bryant (P) 230 Maple Drive North Hinesville, GA 31313 Omicron Phi Lambda (East Point - #631) Perry Halstead (CS) 3676 Calmer Circle East Point. GA 30344

MISSISSIPPI Oirector Wiley Jones Alcorn State University P 0. Box 509 Lorman, MS 39096 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Gamma Upsilon (Tougaloo - #85) Lathan C Dabbs (P) P 0. Box 401 Tougaloo. Mississippi 39174 Delta Kappa (Alcorn - #98) Curtis Eugene Simmons (P) PO Box 267 Alcorn State University Lorman, MS 39096 Delia Phi (Jackson State - #307) Rodney Smith (CS) PO Box 17177 Jackson State University Jackson, MS 39217 Zeta Phi (MVSU - #351) Barnard F Baggett (S) P 0 Box 899 MVSU Itta Bena. MS 38941 lota Gamma (Rust - #400) No Report Kappa Beta (Mississippi S t - #421) Roderick Wade (P) P 0 Box 1472 Mississippi State, MS 39762 MuXi (USM - #454) Maury E Booth (VP) 328VJ Cypress SI Harnesburg, MS 39401 Nu Upsilon (Mississippi - #482) Leo Emerson (S) P 0. Box 3251 University, MS 38677 Omicron Gamma (Millsaps - #710) Dwight Collins (P) P 0 Box 15502 Millsaps College Jackson, MS 39210 Omicron Psi (Delta St - #729) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Epsilon Lambda (Jackson- #127) Harvey Johnson, Jr (P) 1141 Hallmark Dr Jackson, MS 39206 Epsilon Xi Lambda (Mound Bayou - #224) George C. Bell (S) P.O. Box 4717 Greenville. MS 38701 Zela Mu Lambda (Biloxi - #244) Mack B. Harris R Ph. (CS) P 0 Box 4254 Gulfport, MS 39502 Eta Phi Lambda (Columbus - #275) Wilbur Colom (P) P.O. Box 464 Columbus. MS 39701 Theta Sigma Lambda (Natchez - #294) Elvin M. Parker (S) P.O Box 183 Port Gibson, MS 39150

Mu Gamma Lambda (Hattiesburg-Laurel - #548) No Report Mu Pi Lambda (Brookhaven - #560) James W Hill. Sr. (P) P.O. Box 278 Monticello. MS 39654 Xi Zeta Lambda (Moss Point - #595) B B. Jennings, Jr. (P) 5631 Rose Drive Moss Point. MS 39563 Omicron Rho Lambda (Vicksburg - #627) John Walls Jr. (P) 126 Leatrice Lane Vicksburg. MS 39180 NORTH CAROLINA Director Roger McLean P.O. Box 921 Elizabeth City State U Elizabeth City. NC 27909 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Omicron (Johnson C Smith - #36) Archelaus E McLean (S) 100 BeatleslorO Rd Charlotte. NC 28216 Beta Epsilon (NC A & T - #49) Richard Earl Moore (P) BoxA-14 NCA&TSU Greensboro, NC 27411 Beta Zeta (Elizabeth City - #50) Douglas Ray Howard (P) ECSU Campus Box 912 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Beta lota (Winston-Salem - #53) Gerald Vincent (S) P.O. Box 13072 Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Beta Rho (Shaw - #60) Mark A. Dickson (P) P.O. Box 2261 Raleigh. NC 27611 Gamma Beta (NC Central - #68) Bradford Milton (P) P 0. Box 19484. NCCU Durham. NC 27707 Gamma Mu (Livingston - #77) William C Chisslom (P) 1206 West Horah Street Salisbury. NC 28144 Gamma Psi (St. Augustine s - #88) Lamont 0 Hames (P) P 0 Box 27212 Raleigh. NC 27611-7212 Epsilon Zela I Fayetteville S t - # 3 1 5 ) No Report Zeta Epsilon (Barber-Scotia - #336) No Report Eta Mu (East Carolina - #365) Leslie T Person (P) P 0 Box 2958 Greenville. NC 27834 Eta Omicron (NC St - #367) Kevin Cortier Calhoun (P) 1402 Varsity Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 Kappa Omicron (Duke - #433) Michael A Conway (P) Box 4783 D S Durham. NC 27705 Mu Zeta (North Carolina - #447) Keith L Hersey (S) P 0. Box 551 Chapel Hill. NC 27514 MuTau (UNC-Charlotte - #459) Donald W. Pinchback (P) Univ Cone Center - SGA UNCC Station Charlotte. NC 28223 Nu Zeta (W Carolina - #469) No Report Xi Eta (Wake Forest - #492) Kenneth Edison Jones (P) Reynolda Station. Box 7382 Winston-Salem. NC 27109 Omicron Beta (Atlantic Christian - #709) No Report Omicron Theta (Wilmington - #715) No Report PI Zeta (UNC-Greensboro - #735) Timothy Thorpe (P) Box 1061. EUCUNCG Greensboro. NC 27403 PINu (Appalachian S t - # 7 4 1 ) Michael Polk (P) ASU P 0 Box 16234 Boone. NC 28608 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Kappa Lambda (Greensboro- #110) Julius A. Fulmore (P) P 0 Box 21052 Greensboro, NC 27420 Phi Lambda (Raleigh - #120) P P. Thompson (P) 1305 Foxrun Drive Raleigh. NC. 27610

Alpha PI Lambda (Winston-Salem- #137) Willard L. McCloud. Jr. ,(P) 3150 Kittering Lane Winston-Salem. NC 27105 Bela Theta Lambda (Durham- #152) Willis E Baird (P) P 0. Box 3522 Durham. NC 27702 Beta Mu Lambda (Salisbury- #155) Hubert Chambers (S) 62 Chandlewick Drive Salisbury. NC 28144 Beta Nu Lambda [Charlotte-#156) Ray Allison (P) 1718 Woodvalley Drive Charlotte. NC 28216 Gamma Kappa Lambda (Wilmington - #176) No Report Gamma Psi Lambda (Asheville- #188) Kenneth T McClellan (CS) 211 Saint Johns Street Arden. NC 28704 Epsilon Rho Lambda (Fayetteville - #227) James E. Purcell (P) 716 Topeka Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 Epsilon Sigma Lambda (Rocky Mount - #228) No Report Epsilon Chi Lambda (Elizabeth City - #232) Billy Charles Hines (P) ECSU - Box 837 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Zeta Eta Lambda (Greenville - #240) Garrie Moore (CS) P.0. Box 1187 Greenville. NC 27834 Eta Mu Lambda (Gastonia - #266) William H. Lucus. II (S) P.O Box 141 Gastonia, CC 28053 Theta Omicron Lambda (Goldboro- #291) William Paul Pitt (P) 117 Neuse Circle Goldsboro. NC 27530 Nu lota Lambda (Kinston - #576) Robert Brown (P) P 0, Box 804 Kinston, NC 28501 Nu Kappa Lambda (Lumberton - #577) George H. Young (P) P 0, Box 1392 Lumberton, NC 28359 Omicron Gamma Lambda (Kernersville - #614) Melvin Douglas Mauney (P) 234 Foxcroft Drive Winston-Salem. NC 27103 SOUTH CAROLINA Oirector Peter Felder 1939 Lake Drive Orangeburg. SC 29115 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Delta (SC State - #48) Kenneth Walker (P) P.O Box 1954 South Carolina State Orangeburg. SC 29117 Gamma Gamma (Allen U - #69) No Report Gamma Pi (Benedict- #81) Eldndge McPhee (P) Benedict College Harden & Blending Columbia. SC 29204 Delta Alpha (Claflin - #89) Perry Fogle, Jr. (P) High Rise Dorm #103 Claflin College Orangeburg. SC 29115 Eta lota (Voorhees - #362) Anthony Brown (P) 650 Porter Drive Denmark. SC 29042 Thela Nu (South Carolina - #387) Ernest Jeffries (CS) P.O. Box 85128 USC Columbia. SC 29225 Kappa Chi (Francis Marion - #440) Ronnie L. McKnight (P) P.O. Box 384 Florence. SC 29503 MuPI (Baptist - #456) Kenneth Wilson (S) P.O. Box 398BCC Charleston, SC 29411 NuPhl (USC-Conway - #483) No Report Xi Epsilon (Morris - #490) No Report XI Phi (Winthrop - #705) Douglas T, Simons (VP) P.O. Box 6874 (WCS) Rock Hill. SC 29733

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Omicron Chi (Wofford - #728) No Report Pi Alpha (Clemson - #730) Willie E Pettway (P) P 0. Box 7182. C U Clemson, SC 29632 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Psi Lambda (Columbia - #144) Willie L. Harrilord (P) 149 Kingston Rd Columbia, SC 29203 Beta Kappa Lambda (Charleston- #154) James L Bright (P) 112 Stewart Street Goose Creek, SC 29445 Gamma Gamma Lambda (Greenville- #169) J C. Harrison (P) 15 Henry Street Greenville, SC 29604 Delta Zeta Lambda (Orangeburg - #194) Robert C. Gordon (P) 157 Centre, NE Orangeburg, SC 29115 Delta Kappa Lambda (Florence- #198) George W Sargent (P) P 0, Box 384 Florence, SC 29503 Eta Omicron Lambda (Rock Hill - #269) Jean W Goggins (P) F«. 1. Box 1210 Chester, SC 29706 TJeta Phi Lambda (Bennettsville - #297) Ralph w. DuPree. Sr. (P) 203 Beauty Spot Road Bennertsville, SC 29512 '°la Eta Lambda (Denmark - #508) Willie Jefferson (P) P 0. Box 448 Denmark, SC 29042 Mil Epsiion Lambda (Conway - #550) No Report Xi Gamma Lambda (Beaufort - #592) "Idert L Jackson IP) 1519 Palmetto St Beaufort, SC 29902 Xi Theta Lambda (Spartanburg - #597 No Report Xi Upsilon Lambda Greenwood #608) No Report Xi Phi Lambda Summerville - #609) William L. Baylor, II (P) PO. Box 511

Moncks Corner. SC 29461 Omicron lota Lambda (Columbia - #620) Quentin M. Young (CS) 300 Lincolnshire Boulevard Columbia, SC 29203 Omicron Kappa Lambda Sumter- #621) Willie Bethune (S) 305 Moorer Street Manning, SC 29102 Omicron Tau Lambda (Aiken - #629) James W Moton (P) 231 Stone Drive Aiken. SC 29801 TENNESSEE Director Floyd Jones '51 Bontemps Drive Nashville, TN 37207 COLLEGE CHAPTERS ON (Meharry Medical- #21) No Report Alpha Chi (Fisk - #43) Darell Prince (P) £•0-Box 223, Fisk U Nashville, TN 37208 Beta Xi (Lemoyne-Owen - #57) Tyler M Moore, Jr (A) 48 Bonita Ave, Memphis. Tennessee 38109 Beta Omicron (Tennessee St - #58) Navery Moore. Jr. (P) lennessee State Univeisty PO. Box 419 Nashville, TN 37203 Beta PI (Lane - #59) ™*y L. Jackson (P) 424 Lambuth Avenue Jackson TN 38301 Gamma Omicron (Knoxville - #80) No Report Ela Phi [UT-Chattanooga - #373) No Report Theta Pi (Austin-Peay - #390) ™"L Ligon(P) £ * Marion Street «rksville, TN 37040 Kappa Ela (Memphis St - #426) Bradley D. Thomas (S) <'16 Farnngton Street Memphis. TN 38109 5»PPa Theta (Vanderbilt - #427) No Report

Kappa Xi (Middle Tennessee - #432) Michael James (P) P 0. Box 655. MTSU Murfreesboro. TN 37132 Mu Beta (UT-Martin - #443) Jackie R Money (CS) 405 Oxford Martin, TN 38237 Mu lota (Tennessee - #450) Norris Kirby (P) 1810 Lake Avenue Knoxville. TN 37916 Nil Eta (Christian Brothers - #470) No Report Omicron Phi (Tennessee Tech - #727) Reuben D Morris. Ill (P) TTU Box 5231 Cookeville. TN 38505 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Tau Lambda (Nashville-#118) Wilson Q, Welch, Jr. (CS) P 0 Box 5646 Nashville, TN 37208 Psi Lambda (Chattanooga- #122) No Report

Omicron Zeta Lambda (Fayetteville - #617) John L Colbert (S) PO Box 1341 Fayetteville, AR 72701

Nu Theta Lambda (St Martinville - #575) Isadore Inman (P) P 0. Box 42 St. Martinville, LA 70582-0042 Nu Sigma Lambda (Natchitoches - #584) No Report Xi Nu Lambda (Baton Rouge- #601) Ronald S. Millender, Sr (CS) P.O. Box 80052 Baton Rouge. LA 70898 Xi Chi Lambda (Leesville- #610) No Report OKLAHOMA Director Rundell Edison 2308 NW 47th Lawton, OK 73505 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Kappa (Langston - #54) No Report Epsiion Epsiion (Oklahoma St - #314) No Report Zeta Zeta

LOUISIANA Director Joseph K Byrd PO Box 101C Xavier University New Orleans, LA 70125 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Beta Sigma (Southern - #61) Chuck W, Ford (CS) Box 9929 Southern Umv Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Beta Tau (Xavier - #62) Steve Bordenave (P) 827 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Beta Phi (Dillard - #64) Kirk Williams (CS) 2601 Gentilly Boulevard New Orleans. LA 70122 Delta Sigma (Grambling - #304) (Oklahoma - #337) Travis E Smith (S) Leonce H. Theirry Jr. (P) P.O. Box 200 P 0 Box 2863 Alpha Delta Lambda Grambling. LA 71245 Norman, OR 73069 (Memphis - #126) Epsiion Upsilon Zeta Sigma Walter Evans (P) (SUNO - #328) (Central St - #348) 2161 S Parkway East Lawrence M. Carter (VP/CS) Travis Cephus (T) Memphis, TN 38114 East Hall, Rm 122 4545 Rosemont Place Alpha Mu Lambda Edmond, OK 73034 New Orleans, LA 70126 (Knoxville. - #133) Zeta Upsilon Zefa Xi Leonard A. Jackson (CS) (Northeastern St - #350) (SW Louisiana - #344) P 0 Box 2091 Douglas A. ivy (P) Eugene J Sonnier, II (P) Knoxville, TN 37901 N S U . Wilson Hall # 9 Beta Upsilon Lambda US.L Box 41889 Tahleguah. OK 74464 (Jackson-#163) Lafayette. LA 70504 Eta Theta Morris P Fair (P) Eta Kappa 56 Moorewood Drive (Louisiana Tech - #363) (East Central St - #361) Jackson, TN 38301 Warren A LeJeune, Jr. IP) No Report Kappa Zeta Lambda P 0 Box 3129. TS Kappa Epsiion (Clarksville - #529) Ruston, LA 71272 (Cameron - #424) No Report Eta Chi No Report Mu Nu Lambda (NE Louisiana - #374) Omicron Nu (Kingsporl - #557) No Report (Tulsa - #719) Lorenzo Wyatt (P) Theta Theta No Report 212Springdale Road (McNeese St - #383) Bristol. TN 37620 Alfread G Mouton (A) ALUMNI CHAPTERS Omicron Sigma Lambda P.O. Box 1040 McNeese Alpha Tau Lambda (Murfreesboro - #628) Lake Charles, LA 70609 (Tulsa - #140) Alphonse Carter, Jr. (P) Theta Phi Lawrence Henderson (P) P 0. Box 2685 (UNO - #395) 1126 East Tecumseh Murfreesboro. TN 37133-2685 No Report Tulsa. OK 74127 Theta Chi Beta Epsiion Lambda (NW State - #396) (Boley - #149) Todd Sterling (P) L. G. Ashley (S) NSU Box 3263 ARKANSAS P.O. Box 247 Natchitoches, LA 71457 Director Boley. OK 74829 Kappa Mu John Colbert Beta Eta Lambda (Nicholls St - #430) 2140 Loren Circle (Oklahoma City - #151) Byron D Henderson (P) Roy L. Watson (P) Fayetteville. AR 72701 1108 McGinnis Street COLLEGE CHAPTERS P.O. Box 11105 Donaldsonville. Louisiana 70346 Oklahoma City. OK 73136 Beta Chi Kappa Nu (Philander Smith - #65) Beta Chi Lambda (SE Louisiana- #431) Kelly Jenkins (P) (Muskogee - #165) 812 West 13th Street, Box 538 Douglas Wade Cyprian (P) James Henry Johnson (S) PO Box 3917 Little Rock. AR 72202 704 Anthony Hammond, LA 70402 Gamma Delta Muskogee. OK 74403 Nu Psi Zeta Gamma Lambda (UAPB - #70) (Louisiana St #485) (Langston - #236) No Report Kevin M. Ashford (CS) Robert Anderson (FS) Theta Kappa P.O. Box 21902 (LSU) (Henderson St - #385) 5100 North Lottie Baton Rouge, LA 70893 Victor L. Sanders (T) Oklahoma City, OK 73111 2101 Caddo Eta Xi Lambda ALUMNI CHAPTERS Arkadelphia. AR 71923 (Lawlon-Ft. Sill - #268) Sigma Lambda Stanley P. Brown (P) Theta Upsilon (New Orleans-#117) P.O. Box 6752 (Arkansas St - #394) Howard Rodgers. Ill (P) Lawton, OK 73504 Rickey Greer (P) PO Box 53262 P 0 Box 1366 New Orleans, LA 70153-3262 TEXAS State University, AR 72467 Beta lota Lambda Director Theta Psi (Baton Rouge- #153) William F, Jones (Central Arkansas - #397) Vernon Williams (FS) 4145 Simpson Drive Ernest Sanders, Jr. (P) 2214-74th Avenue Beaumont. TX 77705 U C.A.. Box 5101 Baton Rouge, LA 70807 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Conway. AR 72032 Delta Upsilon Lambda Delta Kappa lota Shreveport - #208) (Huston-Tillotson - #4) (S Arkansas - #428) Chris Gabriel (P) No Report John F Fresslay (S) 6221 LaFleur Alpha Sigma Shreveport. LA 71119 SAU Box 171 (Wiley - #39) Epsiion Kappa Lambda Magnolia, AR 71753 No Report (Grambling-#221) Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Dr. Jethro Terrell (P) (Arkansas - #429) (Texas College - #67) P.O. Box 682 Anthony Moore (P) No Report Grambling. LA 71245 608 Storer Avenue Delta Theta Epsiion Psi Lambda Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Texas Southern - #96) (Alexandria - #233) Kappa Psi Steve Hanston (P) Charles R. Joiner, MD (P) (UA-Litlle Rock- #441) TSU—Sterling Student Lite Center P.O. Box 5276 No Report Houston, TX 77004 Alexandria. LA 71301 Nu Alpha Zeta Chi Lambda Epsiion Gamma (Arkansas Tech - #464) (Bogalusa - #254) (Bishop- #312) Steven Ware (P) No Report Andre Turner (P) ATU P.O. Box 753 Zeta Psi Lambda 3837 Simpson-Stuart RD Russelleville, AR 72801 (Lake Charles - #255) Dallas, TX 75241 Pi Psi Alfred G. Mouton (P) Epsiion lota (U ol Ar. at Monticello - #751) P.O. Box 1102 (Texas-#318) Narris D. Tillman (P) Lake Charles. LA 70602 Mark V Williams (P) P.O. Box 2399 Eta Gamma Lambda 2507 Burleson #302 Monticello. AR 71655 (Lafayette - #258) Austin, TX 78741 Joseph M. Cotton (S) ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsiion Rho P.O. Box 5224 Pi Lambda (Lamar - #325) Lafayette. LA 70502 (Little Rock- #115) Daniel Vincent Woodson (P) Eta Delta Lambda Lucious Powell (P) P.O. Box 10729 (Monroe - #259) 6400 Shirley Dr Beaumont, TX 77710 Louis Pargoud (CS) Little Rock. AR 72204 Epsiion Sigma P.O. Box 815 Delta Sigma Lambda (St. Mary's - #326) Monroe. LA 71210 (Pine Bluff - #206) No Report lota Xi Lambda No Report Zeta Kappa (Opelousas - #514) Theta Tau Lambda (UT-EI Paso-#341) Alfred Dupree (P) (Helena - #295) No Report P 0 Box 329 Willis C Williams (FS/T) Zeta Tau Opelousas. LA 70570 51 Lambert Drive (East Texas St - #349) Nu Alpha Lambda West Helena. AR 72390 Richard L. Knight (P) (Marrero - #568) Mu Omicron Lambda Kerry Southall (S) P.O. Box S, E.T. (Blytheville - #559) P.O. Box 1605 Station Commerce, TX 75428 Joe A. Guy (P) Harvey. LA 70059 Zeta Chi 2204 Kenwood Drive (UT-Arlmgton - #352) Blytheville. AR 72315 No Report

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Eta Gamma (Prairie View - #356) Eric Dargan (P) P.O. Box 2255 Prairie View, TX 77446 Eta Epsiion (North Texas St - #358) Anderson Young (DOP) 627 Bernard Denton, TX 76201 Ela Mu (Houston - #364) Detnck Oliver Hughes (P) 2600 Calhoun U of H Campus Act. Box 103 Houston. TX 77004 Eta Upsilon (Texas Tech - #372) No Report Eta Psi (Texas Christian - #375) Anthony C. Renteria (CS) P.O. Box 11401 Ft Worth, TX 76110 Theta Alpha (Jarvis - #376) Anthony J Lewis (P) 4005 Banderia Piano, TX 75074 Theta Mu (Sam Houston St - #386) No Report tola Kappa (Paul Quinn - #407) No Report lota Mu (SF Austin St - #408) George Davis, Jr. (P) P.O. Box 4953 27A Nacogdoches. TX 75762 lota Omicron (SMU-#411) Adolphus Drain. Jr. IP) P.O. Box 4251, SMU Dallas. TX 75275 Kappa Sigma (West Texas St - #436) No Report MuNu (SW Texas St - #453) James D. Jefferson (S) 4831 Seabreeze San Antonio, TX 78220 Pi Omicron (Texas A S M - #743) Terris Burton (P) PO Box 4061 College Station. TX 77844 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Alpha Eta Lambda (Houston - #129) David L Alexander (P) 1505 Rosewood Houston, TX 77004 Alpha Sigma Lambda (Dallas - #139) No Report Beta Tau Lambda (Ft. W o r t h - # 1 6 2 ) No Report Gamma Ela Lambda (Austin- #173) Ken Grays (RS) 5903 North Hampton Drive Austin, TX 78723 Gamma Pi Lambda (Galveston- #181) Elworth J Wilcox (P) 4117-R Galveston, TX 77550 Gamma Tau Lambda (Beaumont- #184) James Perry, Jr, (P) 1081 Westmeadow Dr. Beaumont, TX 77706-3876 Gamma Upsilon Lambda (Marshall - #185) S. A. Anderson (CS) 114 Fisher Drive Marshall, TX 75670 Delta Rho Lambda (San Antonio - #205) Barry W. Bruce (CS) 1104 Towa Street San Antonio, TX 78203 Epsiion Alpha Lambda (Tyler - #212) No Report Epsiion Epsiion Lambda (Waco - #216) David Scott (P) P.O. Box 1405 Waco. TX 76703 Epsiion Tau Lambda (Prairie View - #229) No Report Epsiion Phi Lambda (Port Arthur- #231) Othello Beckham (P) P.O. Box 461 Port Arthur, TX 77640 Zeta Tau Lambda (Amarillo- #251) Ernest Davis (P) P.O. Box 7533 Amarillo, TX 79114-2122 Eta Upsilon Lambda (Odessa - #274) No Report Theta Delta Lambda (El Paso-#281) Joseph G, Jacques (S) 1655 Donna Caponi Ln El Paso, TX 79936 Theta Kappa Lambda (Lubbock - #287) No Report Kappa Gamma Lambda (Texarkana - #526) No Report

Kappa Sigma Lambda (Killeen - #540) Ecolia Dunn (VP) 605 Bellaire Drive Killeen. TX 76541 Mu Rho Lambda (Longview- #561) Calvin L. Brookins (P) P.O. Box 702 Longview, Texas 75606 Nu Pi Lambda (Arlington - #582) Todd Powell (CS) PO Box 1844 Arlington, TX 76004-1844 Xi Beta Lambda (Temple- #591) Rickey Tennyson (VP) 404 Fryers Creek #907 Temple, TX 76501 XI Eta Lambda (N. Harris County - #596) No Report Xi Kappa Lambda (Missouri City - #599) No Report Xi Tau Lambda (N Dallas County - #607) Charles King, Jr (P) P.O. Box 214362 Dallas, TX 75221 Omicron Epsiion Lambda (Corpus Christi - #616) No Report Omicron Chi Lambda (Wichita Falls - #632) Freeman Johns, Jr (CS) 906 Sally Circle Wichita Falls, Texas 76303

WEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HAWAII Director Gregory G French 3757 West 113th Street Inglewood. CA 90303 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Delta (USC - #26) Ulysses Plummer (P) 4511 Don Milagro Los Angeles, CA 90008 Gamma Xi (UCLA - #79) Troy Marshall (P) 630 South Fir Inglewood, CA 90301 MuChi (Cal St-Long Beach - #462) No Report Pi Kappa (Cal St-Northridge - #739) Vernon Jackson (P) 3828 S. Stocker Los Angeles. CA 90008 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Beta Psi Lambda (Los Angeles-#166) Walter West IP) 4600 Presldioo Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008 lota Zeta Lambda (Compton - #507) Dr. Earl L Wiley (S) 401 S. Prairie Avenue Inglewood, CA 90301 Mu Beta Lambda (Honolulu - #547) timothy Fraizer (P) 980862A Kaonohi Street Aiea, HI 96701 Mu Sigma Lambda (Culver City - #562) Roy Harris (P) 6728 Sherbourne D Los Angeles. CA 90056 INLAND EMPIRE Director Fred W. Smith II 675 N. Sacramento Street Orange, CA 92667 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Eta Sigma (San Diego - #370) Eugene Christmas (S) 4865 A. Collwood Boulevard San Diegoo, CA 92115 lota Chi (Redlands - #418) Kelvin A. White (P) 4075 Mt. Vernon Riverside. CA 92507 lota Psi (Cal Poly-Pomona - #419 Christopher E. Jackson (P) 439 E. 81st Street #3 Los Angetes, CA 90003 Omicron Eta (UC-lrvine - #714) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Sigma Lambda (San Diego - #250) John Houston (CS) P 0 Box 50026 San Diego. CA 92105 Eta PI Lambda (Pasadena - #270) Michael Marsh (S) P.O. Box 5162 Inglewood. CA 90310 Mu Xi Lambda (Rialto - #558) Kenneth D. Chapman (S) PO Box 7057 San Bernardino, CA 92411

Nu Tau Lambda (Orange County - #585) Lloyd Chandler (P) 2814 Burly Ave. Orange, CA 92669 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Director William H Day 866 E Fir Fresno. CA 93710 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Epsiion Beta (Fresno State - #311) No Report Mu Kappa (UC-Santa Barbara - #451 Robert A. McDonald (P) P 0 14503 UCSB Santa Barbara. CA 93106 Xi Upsilon (Cal Poly-SLO - #704) Paul O'Sullivan (P) 200 N Sanlo Rosa St. #608 D San Louis Obispo. CA 93401 ALUMNI CHAPTERS lota Nu Lambda (Fresno - #513) Henry A Simmons (P) 1050 E Fallbrook Fresno, CA 93710 Kappa Eta Lambda (Bakerstield - #530) No Report XI lota Lambda (Camarillo - #598) Jack Baugh (P) 31716 Saddlelree Dr. Westlake. CA 91361 NORTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Director Allan M. Gordon Box 22817 Sacramento, CA 95822 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Theta Eta (UC-Davis - #382) Al Williamson (P) Student Activities. Box 104 U.C. Davis, CA 95616 NuChi (Pacific - #484) No Report Pi Gamma (CSU-Sacramento - #732) No Report Pi Epsiion (CSU-Chico - #734) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Zeta Beta Lambda (Sacramento - #235) Robert Richard Demmark (RS) P.O. Box 22261 Sacramento, CA 95822 Nu Beta Lambda (Stockton - #569) Kenneth D. Peters (S) 2663 Failenleaf Drive Stockton, CA 95209 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Director Reuben W. Miller Jr. P.O. Box 4153 Foster City, CA 94404 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Epsiion (UC-Berkeley - #27) No Report XI Pi (Cal St-Hayward - #700) Sidney Malonson, II (P) 25858 Barnard Street Hayward, CA 94545 Xi Rho (San Francisco- #701) Alan Carroll (P) P.O. Box 70186 Station "D" Oakland, CA 94612-0186 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Gamma Phi Lambda (Berkeley - #186) James C. Johnson (P) 7700 Edgewater Drive #327 Oakland. CA 94621 Gamma Chi Lambda (San Francisco - #187) Joseph S. Witcher (P) 430 Ralston Street San Francisco, CA 94132 Theta Beta Lambda (Oakland - #279) No Report Kappa Omicron Lambda (Valleio - #537) Jerry Wilkerson (P) 124 Jennifer Lane Vacaville. CA 95688 COASTAL Director Jethroe Moore, lil 2820 Rose #54 San Jose. CA 95127 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Delta Omicron (Stanlord- #301) No Report Epsiion Mu (San Jose St - #320) Everett Gasper (P) 751 South Third Street San Jose. CA 95112 Nu Sigma (Stanford - #480) William R. Pate (S) P.O. Box 9403 Stanford. CA 94309

ALUMNI CHAPTERS Eta Sigma Lambda (San Jose - #272) Michael L. Cunningham (P) 3819 Seven Trees Blvd., B202 San Jose, CA 95111 Kappa Alpha Lambda (Monterey - #524) E Walker James (P) P.O. Box 1128 Seaside. CA 93955 Omicron Theta Lambda (Hayward- #619) No Report ROCKY MOUNTAIN Director Phil Cochran 1165 Drexel Boulder. CO 80303 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha lota (Denver- #31) No Report lota Upsilon (Utah State - #416) No Report Omicron Tau (Colorado St - #725) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Psi Lambda (Denver-#211) Harry T Waters (CS) P.O. Box 2975 Denver, CO 80201 lota Omicron Lambda (Colorado Springs - #515) No Report Mu Upsilon Lambda (Boulder - #564) No Report ARIZONA/NEVADA Director James Hill 8536 N. 45th Drive Glendale. AZ 85302 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Zeta Theta (Arizona - #339) No Report MuEta (Arizona St - #448) Randolph Goode (S) 1508 E. Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85034 ALUMNI CHAPTERS Delta Tau Lambda (Phoenix - #207) Barry D. Williams (CS) P 0. Box 24269 Phoenix, Arizona 85074 Ela Psi Lambda (Tucson - #277) Richard Davis (CS) 5620 E. South Wilshire Tucson, AZ 8571V Theta Pi Lambda (Las Vegas - #292 No Report NEW MEXICO Director Boyd Jackson 1305 Evelyn Court. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Omicron Delta (New Mexico- #711) No Report Pi Eta (New Mexico St - #736) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Iota Psi Lambda (Albuquerque - #523) Guy D Walton (P) 9102 Fairbanks, NE Albug. NM 87112 GREAT NORTHWEST Director David Moore 33828 37th Avenue SW Federal Way. WA 98023 COLLEGE CHAPTERS Alpha Xi (Washington - #35) Andre H. Arnold (S) 10522 Lake City Way NE #407 Seattle, WA 98125 Beta Psi (Oregon - #66) No Report lota Tau (E Washington- #415) No Report ALUMNI CHAPTERS Epsiion Zeta Lambda (Portland-#217) No Report Zeta Pi Lambda (Seattle - #248) Don E, Roberts (P) P 0 Box 21125 Seattle, WA 98111-3125 lota Mu Lambda (Tacoma- #512) Victor Wood (P) N.E. Lake Street Apt 6 Pullman, WA 99163 Nu Epsiion Lambda (Richland - #572) No Report Nu Zeta Lambda (Anchorage - #573) No Report Nu Phi Lambda (Spokane - #587) No Report


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