The KPL Sphinx - June 2013

JUNE 2013

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THE KPL SPHINX KAPPA PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER • COLUMBIA, MD • WWW.APAKPL.ORG

Bro. Kerry G. Johnson, Associate Editor to The Sphinx - e-mail: caricatureKerry@verizon.net

The newly elected KPL executive board

Kemp

Jones

From Bro. Kerry G. Johnson Associate Editor to The Sphinx

Brothers of Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter, it truly has been a joy for me to work as the Associate Editor to The Sphinx over this past fraternal season. Additionally, I do appreciate your support of being reelected to serve in this role for a second term.

I will continue to provide our Brotherhood, our community and the national edition of The Sphinx with updates of KPL activities.

Barrett

Johnson

Tilghman

Jennings

Here’s a resounding, congratulations to all the new and reelected executive board members. At the June 8 meeting, the new board was sworn into office by Bro. Dennis Kemp Sr., the former 25th Eastern Region Vice President and a past President of KPL. This edition will be the last KPL Sphinx until the Fall. Yet, please continue to provide me with interesting articles and photos throughout the summer break. ’06!

Jackson

Bailey

Perron

Taylor

The KPL leadership officers

Brooks

Franklin Photo by Bro. Larry Crouse

n President.............................................. Norris T. Jennings n Vice President...................................... Charles Franklin n Recording Secretary........................... Sean Brooks n Corresponding Secretary................... John Taylor n Financial Secretary............................. Lionel J. Perron n Treasurer............................................. James Craig Bailey n Director of Membership Intake......... Brandon Tilghman n Chaplain............................................... James T. Jackson n Historian ............................................. Charles I. Stokes, III n Associate Editor to The Sphinx.......... Kerry G. Johnson n Sergeant-at-Arms................................ Evan Jones n Director of Education Activities........ Brandon Barrett

THE AFHC AND KPL PRESENT AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

On June 8, The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. (AFHC) and Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, held its Edward D. Young Scholarship and Recognition Awards Ceremony.

The annual event was held on the campus of Howard Community College in Columbia. The ceremony honored several Howard County students along with awards of recognition for individuals that have supported the efforts of the foundation.

Each scholarship awardee received a framed certificate and funds for their future academic plans.

The keynote speaker for the program was Dr. James R. Calvin, Associate Professor and Director of the Leadership Development Program for Minority Managers at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Funding for the program was provided by the AFHC, with an additional financial contribution provided by Howard County General Hospital.

Photo by Bro. Larry Crouse

More details from the presentation are on Pages 2 and 3 >>

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A celebration of academic excellence Photos by Bro. Larry Crouse

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Scholarship and award winners n Excellence in ...

Recipient

High School

• Academics and Athletics ....................... Jordan White ........... Long Reach

n 2013 Recognition Awards

• English................................................... Dominic Williams..... Long Reach

• Vick Broccolino CEO, Howard County General Hospital

• Foreign Language.................................. Olukemi Oyekanmi .Wilde Lake

• Anthony Bond Advisor, Long Reach High School

• Fine Arts................................................ Daniel DePinto......... Reservoir • Mathematics.......................................... Babatunde Abu ........ Glenelg

• Natural / Physical Sciences................... David Jett ................. Mt. Hebron • Social Sciences...................................... Kayla Britt ............... Howard

• Howard Co. General Hospital/AFHC.... Falilat Shuaib .......... Hammond

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..................... Leon Chambers ....... Long Reach

Photos by Bro. Larry Crouse

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Alphas and guests show off their golf skills Photos by Bro. Calvin Austin

On June 3, The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. (AFHC) held its 7th Annual Golf Classic at the Timbers at Troy Golf Course in Elkridge, MD. Bro. Derrick Leak, Golf Classic Committee Chairman, thanks each Brother and their guests who came out to support the fund-raiser. He stated that the day starting off windy and rainy, but the weather eventually cleared. He looks forward to next year’s golf tournament and getting more Brother and sponsor participation.

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Alphas involved with the arts and politics Poetry Festival at HCC Bro. Moss Kendrix (left) and Bro. David Barrett attended the Black Bird Poetry Festival at Howard Community College in April. The annual event was sponsored by the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo). Included in the photo, are Bro. Barrett’s wife (2nd from left) and a friend, Eva Anderson. Bro. Barrett has served on the board of HoCoPoLitSo for more than 24 years. HoCoPoLitSo is a nonprofit organization supported in part by grants and donations from individuals and businesses. For more information about the group, go online to: http://hocopolitso.org/

Wine In The Woods

Brown / Ulman 2014

Bro. Charles I. Stokes, III (left) & Bro. Harry Evans, III attended the 21st Annual Wine In The Woods event held in Symphony Woods in Columbia. Bro. Evans is the Chairman of the Howard County Board of Liquor Commission.

On June 3, Bro. John Taylor and his wife, Gerry, attended the kickoff announcement in Columbia when Gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown (Lt. Governor, MD) formally introduced his running mate, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman.

Juneteenth Program The Howard County Center of African American Culture Inc. presents “From Slavery to Freedom: The Trials and Tribulations of James Too” at 3:00 p.m. on June 23 at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way in Columbia. This free, family-friendly event will include dance performances, singing, light refreshments and audience participation.

For information: (410) 715-1921 or (410) 313-7213.

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Alpha Achievers give back to the Howard Co. community Submitted by Bro. David H. Barrett and Bro. Brandon Barrett

Alpha Achievers from Long Reach High School (LRHS) work the donated book table The Alpha Achievers at LRHS also conducted a clothing drive. Sixteen Achievers graduated this year (2013) and all of them are headed to four-year from which books were distributed for free. The books were collected during a wellorganized drive at the school. Bro. Harvey Moran is the KPL advisor at Long Reach. colleges; the first time none of the graduates is starting at a two-year college.

Thirty-two Achievers were enrolled in Advanced Placement courses. Those who took and passed the AP exam and earned a score of 3 (out of 5) or better, will get college credit for the course in most U.S. colleges and universities.

Bro. David H. Barrett (left), Alpha Achievers co-founder; Bro. Brandon Barrett (2nd from left), share a moment with the Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County; along with Hammond High School Alpha Achievers president–elect, Elijah Davis, who led the groceries donation drive. Bro. Brandon Barrett is the KPL Advisor at Hammond.

On May 14, the Alpha Achievers of Hammond hosted their first Induction and Senior Recognition Ceremony. The event also included a potluck dinner. It was a grand celebration that included the support of the Achievers and their parents. At the event, graduating seniors received a membership certificate and cords to wear during their graduation ceremony.

Some of the groceries collected by the Alpha Achievers at Hammond that were donated to the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County.

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Alpha Achievers featured in Horizon Foundation’s Annual Report Submitted by Bro. David H. Barrett Chairman Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc.

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For more info and tickets, visit this link: http://sgrhomoonlightcruise2013.eventbrite.com/

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.

From Bro. Kerry G. Johnson Associate Editor to The Sphinx