OMEGA CHAPTER the Upper State Street Community Development Corporation in Springfield, MA; Director of Development for the city of East Hartford; and Executive Director of the Upper Albany Collaborative in Hartford. He later served as President of the Hartford Festival of Jazz. Brother Harris served as chairman of the Community Health Services, president of Ujima, the Hartford Arts Council, Hartford Ballet, Real Arts Ways, and the Greater Hartford Business Development Center. He was an active member of Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter in Hartford, Connecticut where he was past president and associate editor of The Sphinx™. BROTHER ALEXANDER JONES was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated December 11,1948 at Beta Kappa Chapter, Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. Brother Jones was born in Atoka, Oklahoma. He enlisted in the United States Army and fought in World War II. Brother Jones was honorably discharged in 1948 and returned to Langston University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts in 1950. He received his Master of Science degree in Industrial Arts in 1951. Brother Jones taught industrial art in the Oklahoma City Public Schools for over 30 years. He retired from teaching in the Oklahoma City School District in 1983. Brother Jones served on the Steward Board No. 4 of the Greater Cleaves Memorial CME Church. He was active in King David Lodge No. 50, Langston University Alumni Association, Wewoka Douglass High School Alumni Association, Retired Teachers Association and the NAACP. Brother Jones was an active member of Beta Eta Lambda Chapter in Oklahoma City. BROTHER HERSHEL J. KING was initiated March 29,1997 at Beta Omicron Chapter, Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a member of Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity and president of the Chicago Club at Tennessee State University. Brother King was an active member of Beta Omicron Chapter, Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee where he served as treasurer. BROTHER EUGENE CONNOR LEWIS was born in Dayton, Ohio. He was a Lieutenant in the Army during World War II. Brother Lewis worked as an item manager at HAFB, retiring after 35 years. He was a member of Embry Chapel AME Church where he had been treasurer of the Board of Trustees, a member of the Steward Board and superintendent of the Sunday School for 33 years. Brother Lewis was a delegate to the church's General Conference three times and also a delegate to the Annual Conference. His name is on the cornerstone of the church. Brother Lewis was secretary and member of the Pioneer Investment Club. He attended Cornell University and graduated from Yale University. Brother Lewis was initiated at Alpha Chapter, Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
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BROTHER EDWARD I. LONG, SR. was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was initiated October 1,1935 at Alpha Beta Chapter, Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama where he also received his Bachelor of Arts degree. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Public Administration in 1950 and his LLB at St. Paul's College in 1981. Brother Long served four years and nine months in the United States Army during World War II until he was honorably discharged. He started working at St. Paul's College in 1946 and he served as Dean of Men, Director of Student Personnel, Administrative Assistant to the President, Dean of Students, Vice President for Administration and Acting President. He retired from St. Paul's after last serving in the position of Vice President for Development. Brother Long was a member of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Brunswick Planning Commission, Southside Virginia District Planning Commission, Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Country Development Commission. He was a moving figure in the United Negro College Fund. Brother Long was a charter member of Epsilon Omicron Lambda Chapter in Lawrenceville, Virginia. BROTHER WALTER GORDON LYNCH was born in Brooklyn, New York. He received his Bachelor's degree from Virginia Union University and his Master's degree from New York University. Brother Lynch was a pre-med. student before entering the U.S. Army where he served in the medics. He taught boys in a New York City high school for a few years. Brother Lynch also served as Community Center Director and Administrator for 15 years. He was a Supervisor of the NYC Youth Board and the Human Resources Administration. Brother Lynch was a life member of the NAACP and an action-advocate for individuals and groups affected by discrimination practices. He spearheaded voter registration, enabling teenagers to exercise their privilege to vote. Brother Lynch was President of the Jamaica NAACP in St. Albany, New York. He served as President of the Charlotte County NAACP. Brother Lynch served as Grapter of Gamma XI Boule Sigma Phi Fraternity. He served on the Board of Kiwanis and was awarded the Kiwanian of the Year plaque in 1988. Brother Lynch was a mentor and served on the Board of a local Vo-tech Center. BROTHER LEROY MARION was initiated April 30, 1957 at Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter in Prairie View, Texas. He was born in Kiblah, Arkansas. Brother Marion received an athletic scholarship to attend Prairie View A&M College in 1937 and participated in football from 1937 to 1940. He was a four-year letterman, served as co-captain and recognized as a national Ail-American for three years. Brother Marion served as Master Sergeant in the Central Europe Campaign with the 349th Field Artillery Battalion from 1942 to 1946. He was awarded various military decorations and honors, and was honorably discharged in 1947; however, he remained in the Army and Air Force Reserve until 1959- Brother Marion received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education and did grad-
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