ALPHA Leadership Program at Gamma Mu Lambda, Tallahassee, Florida, April 1990. increased its number by four when the "Sons of Kufu" crossed the burning sands into Alphadom. The new brothers are: Glenn Hodges, Charles Grant, Ted Hemmingway and James Brown. As the Sons of Kufu were becoming neophyte brothers, the chapter had sponsored two young men from local high schools to attend the Alpha South Regional Leadership Program at Fisk University. The young men came back very enthusiastic and grateful for the experience. The first meeting of the new fraternal year was held at the recently completed presidential mansion of brother Frederick Humpries, President of Florida A and M University. Approximately Fifty brothers attended this inaugural meeting, which set the tone for the busy and productive year ahead. Shortly after the meeting, the Education Committee, under the leadership of Brother Cecil Howard, began readying for the fourth year of the Alpha Leadership Program for Higher Achievement (ALPHA). In keeping with the revitalized "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign, this program is designed to motivate African-American youth to graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education. Approximate 70 students, male and female, from two adjoining counties The Sphinx/Fall 1990
were selected to participate in this eight month program. The program was held on the third Saturday of each month and the students attended workshops covering the broad areas of communication skills, test-taking skills and leadership development. In addition to the Saturday sessions, the students were taken on fieldtrips, attended meetings of local governmental bodies and performed community service projects. The program culminated with a banquet where three $500.00 scholarships were awarded to outstanding participants. Ten students were also selected to attend the Fisk Leadership Program. The program was recognized by the Council of Neighborhood Associations and received a plaque at their annual dinner. The October meeting, held at the historic Brocaw-McDougall House, was dedicated to reclaiming inactive brothers into the chapter. The Brothers feasted on delightful Chinese cuisine, shared in the good ole Alpha spirit and renewed frater—^-^—^— -^^—^^—
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nal bonds. Following the reclamation, ten young men interested in Alpha, were hosted at a Smoker to introduce them to the "First and Greatest Fraternity." Those fortunate enough to be "tapped" formed the Winter pledge line. On December 3rd the brothers of Iota Delta and Beta Nu joined with Gamma Mu Lambda to celebrate the eighty-third anniversary of our beloved fraternity. The Day's activities were coordinated by brother John Rawls, Jr. and began with a brotherhood breakfast at a local Black restaurant. Brother Curtis Richardson gave the keynote address, focusing on the condition of African-American youth, especially males. At the breakfast brother Cecil Howard was named "Alpha Man of the Year". The breakfast was followed by a gravesite ceremony at the grave of brother Jewel Charles H. Chapman. We were joined by the sweet hearts of the undergraduate chapters. The day ended with a public program at Trinity Presbyterian Church, where the Southern District Director, Brother John Rawls, Sr., gave a very rousing speech.
Goto High School Go to College In keeping with our motto of service, the brothers participated in numerous charitable and educational undertakings. Brothers served as telephone volunteers for the annual UNCF tele-thon, raised money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters in a Bowl-AThon and donated $500.00 to the March of Dimes while "making tracks" in the annual Walk America Campaign. The Sons of Zimba, our pledge line, also participated in this event. During the months of January and February the brothers participated in a number of programs and activities commemorating the birthday of Brother Martin L. King, Jr. and AfricanAmerican History month. Brother Rev. Moses Miles also coordinated the traditional Sweetheart Affair durPage 39