fraternity: Milford Tansmore, Anthony Johnson, Kip Beacheam, Willie Young, Steve Barnett, James Spann, John Owens, Erick Swauncy, Clay Batts, Gary Hockett. With these additions Beta Omicron increased in size and strength. This increase in the brotherhood can contribute to the strong leadership, and a commitment to the Risk Management Pledge procedures in the future. A commitment to the belief "First of All; Servants of All; We Shall Transcend All" helps the brothers of Beta Omicron to continue emphasis in community and campus service p r o j e c t s . T h e b r o t h e r s of Beta Omicron hold tutorial sessions at the Bethalaham center on a regular basis for underprivileged s t u d e n t s . We p a r t i c i p a t e in a j o b p l a c e m e n t program for minority citizens with job difficulty in conjunction with the Urban League. The brothers volunteer services to the Y.M.C.A., United Way, and Muscular Distrophy Association. Beta Omicron donated $1100 to various community activities such as; U.N.C.F., Union Mission of Nashville, Martin Luther King's birthday, etc. These projects not only helped the campus and community, but also encouraged the brothers to continue to march onward and upward toward the light. The brothers captured the attention of the campus as well as the other Greeks on campus during "Alpha Week 88", at T.S.U The fraternity sponsored an AIDS workshop which s t r e s s e d t h e i m p o r t a n c e of o u r determination to keep the student body informed. There were brotherly events in the student union building for all brothers in pursuit of excitement. Alpha week proved to be an exciting moment for Beta Omicron, and most importantly the student body. Last but not least the annual Black a n d Gold ball was held at Maryland Farms Country Club. The ball was very nice a n d b o t h the b r o t h e r s and their dates enjoyed themselves. As we all know it is the beginning of another school year. Freshman moved into their dorms August 19, 1988. As always the brothers of Beta Omicron were there to help the new tigers move in and get acquainted with the campus. The brothers and Page 42
Epsilon Xi Lambda brothers pose for the camera after electing new officers.
the s w e e t h e a r t s were s u p p o r t i v e t h r o u g h the orientation week. A block party was held to welcome back the student body to school for a n o t h e r school year. O u r goal at Tennessee State is to let the student body know us on a friendly basis, a n d to encourage the continuing s t r i v i n g for s u c c e s s a m o n g o n e a n o t h e r . These are just a few of several goals and accomplishments that the brothers have made. However, look for Beta Omicron to be stronger than ever in 1988-89. Beta Omicron held a meeting in which new officers were chosen. The following brothers were elected and installed as officers: Darryl Cummings, President; Steve Barnett, Vice President; Torrence Benberry, Secretary; Milford Tansmore, Corresponding Secretary; Dwayne A. Jones, Treasurer; John Owens, Associate Editor-to-The Sphinx; Jeff C a r r , Parliamentarian; Kip Beachem, Chaplain; Marvin Jones, Dean of Pledges; N a v e r y M o o r e , Historian; Fred Liggins, Civic Project chairman; Melvin Smith, Sweetheart coordinator. Our fraternal aim is to assist our brothers in becoming well rounded individuals. In keeping with the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha, we stress scholarship, and the promotion of cultural development. We expect our members to exemplify high standards, moral conviction, honesty, the love of all mankind, and a general demeanor that makes us proud to say "There goes an Alpha Man." - John W. Owens III
mississippi A New Down on the Delta
Greetings from Epsilon Xi Lambda Chapter of Mound Bayou, Mississippi. As the new year began, a new era emerged as a couple of Delta Kappa Alumni were vaulted into the top leadership roles of President and Vice-President in the p e r s o n s of Denell Harrell a n d William Ross Story. Our first monthly meeting was held on the beautiful c a m p u s of Coahoma Junior College where Brother M.C. Martin, Sr. serves as P r e s i d e n t , a s s i s t e d by a h o s t of highly competent brothers serving on the college staff. The installation of the new officers was the entre of the evening where Brother Mayo Wilson was the leader a n d served with gusto, logistical precision and grace as did Apollo while serving Admetus. Brother Lawrence "Big D a d d y " Sutton, our chapter's annual convention goer, who also serves as t h e c h a p t e r a d v i s o r to Zeta Phi passes the torch to the President elect Donell Harrell of Clarksdale where he is Assistant Superintendent of Public Schools and Vice-President William Ross Story of Cleveland w h e r e he is Dean of C o n t i n u i n g Education at Delta State University. Epsilon Xi Lambda's chapter role lists 49 brothers located in fourteen The Sphinx/Winter 1988