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Miss Black & Gold Robin Robinson accepts roses from the prez.
he many special events at the convention build an esp/r/t de' fratermte among Brothers young and old, from Chapters located across the globe. W e salute outstanding achievements on the world stage, acknowledge superior service t o the fraternity, remember Brothers transferred t o Omega, raise our voices in song and give thanks t o Him from whom our abundant blessing flow.
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Mayor Arrington accepts the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Award.
Jazz great Kirk Whalum rocked 'til the midnight hour
Special Events Bring Fun and Camaraderie College Brothers Luncheon
Ecumenical Church Service
The College Brothers Luncheon was convened on Saturday, July 29, 1989 at 12:15 PM in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel. Southwestern Assistant Vice President Eric K. Dargan was the presiding officer. Distinguished Service Awards were presented to the four Assistant Vice Presidents ending their terms: Ricky Blalock, Midwest; Walter Kimbrough, Jr., South; Vernon Jackson, West; and Brother Dargan. Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation Chairman Huel D. Perkins announced the following winners of the 1989 Undergraduate Scholarships: East - Walter Abilla, Jr., Pi Xi; Robert Rushing, Beta Alpha; Jeffery Smith, Gamma; Midwest - Myron White, Gamma Rho; Robert Mock, Iota Pi; South - Cedric Matthews, Delta Gamma; William Smith, lota Eta; Weldon Wallace, Beta Delta; Southwest - Anthony Mitchell, Eta Gamma; Duane Jubert, Eta Gamma; Gavin DAguilar; At Large Patrick Jefferson, Beta Phi; John Kemp, Zeta; Michael Seay, Beta Xi. Brother Robert Rudolph was the winner of the Belford V. Lawson, Jr. Oratorical Contest.
Brother Joe Ratliff, Convention Chaplain, presided at the Ecumenical Service on Sunday, July 30th at 10:00 AM. Brother Ernest Dixon, Immediate Past President of the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church and Resident Bishop of San Antonio, delivered the Ecumenical Sermon. During the Welcome Reception on July 2th, Brother Dixon had received the Alpha Award of Honor. Music for the Ecumenical Service was provided by Brentwood Chorale, Brentwood Baptist Church, Houston, Texas.
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Jim Betts (center) brought goodies from Ford Motor Company.
Public Program The Public Program of the 83rd Anniversary Convention was called to order at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 30th in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Rivercenter. General Convention Chairman William Smedler called the meeting to order and welcomed the Brothers and guests. Nearly $5,000 was collected to benefit the W. E. B. DuBois Foundation, the designated charity of the convention. General President Ponder presented the Distinguished Service Award to CONTINUED ON PAGE 32
Willie Tyler and Lester brought down the house with laughter.
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