THE SPHINX* SUMMER 2002
CHAPTER NEWS DELTA CHI LAMBDA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin he Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Chi Lambda Foundation, Inc. awarded more than $ 10,000 in scholarships at it's 14th Annual Young Gendemari's Scholarship Beautillion Ball. Brandle Morrow, who will be attending Michigan State University this fall, was awarded the Grand Scholarship of $5,000 and crowned Mr. Beautillion 2001. The first runner-up, Joseph Penigar, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship. Penigar will attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the fall. Over the past five months, these young men have been participating in a number of activities, which ranged from Rites of Passage to Project Alpha participation to a Talent and Career Showcase. Each Beau received a minimum $500 Book Scholarship (once the minimum criterion has been met) just for participating. To help ensure their success, each Beau was assigned a personal advisor, with whom they have worked with over the past four months.
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SOUTHERN
KAPPA NU LAMBDA
Sheffield, Alabama he Brothers of Kappa Mu Lambda Chapter sponsored its 11th Annual MLK, Jr. Memorial Breakfast. This event, held at the Florence Conference Center serves as means to support assist the Chapter's scholarship fund for High School students. Local business, church, school and civic leaders participate in this event, which has grown in attendance over the years with this year nearly approaching the 300 mark. Those in attendance had the opportunity to view a video on the Life and Legacy of Dr. King. The keynote speaker was Brother Cedric Burden who emphasized the importance of having a collective family structure with proper spiritual guidance. Brother Burden, a member of Mu Psi Lambda also issued a challenge to the attendees to do their part in making Dr. Kings Dream a Reality. To culminate the event, Chapter President Larry Sofdey presented the Human Relations award to local civic leaders for their outstanding work in the community.
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ETA LAMBDA
Atlanta, Georgia n an impressive Head Start incentive, the Brothers of Eta Lambda Chapter presented $100.00 savings bonds to several recipients. As a part of their continuous participation in the "Go to High School, Go To College" National Program, the Chapter President, Brother Dr. Alphonso Jones presented an award to Little Miss Lyric Wilson, age 4. Under the dynamic leadership of the Head Start Scholarship Committee, Brother Willie Saulsbury, Director of the Chapter's Educational Scholarships presented gifts of $1,000.00 to each recipient upon graduation from high school.
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