McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Alpha Angels, Amanda Simpson and Sheryl! Wil- kins listen to a speaker during a lecture given as part of the AKA Week Greek collaboration. (Photo by T. Maricle) Alpha Angels, Front row: Charlotte Scott, Shery| Wilkins, Debra Pryor. Back row: Amanda Simpson, Ann Wilson, Jackie Bradley, Amanda Adams. (Photo by T. Maricle) Front row: Gregory Smith, Ben Higginbotham, David Dunnings. Second row: Marshall Simien, Toronto Spikes, Kevin Hickson. Third row: Gregory Mitchell, Floyd Mitchell. Back row: Alfred Mouton — Advisor, Rodney Johnson. (Photo by T. Maricle) Alpha Phi Alpha 103

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EY. 2 Sponsoring the Miss Essence Pageant and supporting various charitable organizations puts the Alpha Phi Alpha’s In the Limelight Founded with goals of offering commu- nity service, scholarship, and providing love to all mankind, Alpha Phi Alpha has continued to prosper since its inception at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, on December 4, 1906. This was a history making date as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraterni- ty, Incorporated became the first black Greek letter fraternity to serve as a Social organization. Continuing the precedent of excellence, service, and brotherly love set by distinguished alumnae Thurgood Marshall, Jesse Owens, and Dr. Martin Lu- ther King, Jr., the Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was established at McNeese State University in 1973. Aided by their auxiliary group, the Al- pha Angeis, the Alpha Phi Alpha brothers devote themselves to providing their time and service to the Sickle Cell Anemia Telethon, NAACP, American Heart Asso- ciation Drive, Thanksgiving Holiday Spirit Drive, and the Calcasieu Hope Center. 102 Greeks The fraternity’s major project, the annu- al Miss Essence pageant, was held during the spring semester. Claiming the honors of Miss Essence 1985 was Stacy Smith, a freshman majoring in early childhood edu- cation. Alpha Phi Alpha also sponsored Smith in the Miss McNeese LaBelle Pag- eant where she received recognition for her talent as a singer. Dedication to tradition is a characteris- tic that Alpha Phi Alpha continues as a part of its program. Pledges can still be designated by the black and gold sphinx pendants, symbols of the brothers. It is the manner in which Alpha Phi Alpha uses the traditional drills and tests during initi- ations that adds to the appeal of the fra- ternity as well as the McNeese campus. Kevin Hickson and Gregory Mitchell display the history of Alpha Phi Alpha as well as their pride in being members of the oldest fraternity for black men. (Photo by T. Maricle)

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104 Greeks Sponsoring the annual “Old South” week with the ideas of respect and love for God and womanhood has helped Kappa Alpha to continue a Southern Tradition Founded October 14, 1969, on the McNeese campus, the Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order is a social fraternity rich in Old South tradition and heritage. Their Southern roots date back to the Civil War era when their spiritual father, General Robert E. Lee, excelled in the battlefields of the South. This quest for excellence is echoed throughout the Kappa Alpha Order — excellence in aca- demics, community service, and individ- ual achievement. The southern gentlemen of KA also firmly believe in the phrase, ‘‘Southern hospitality.’ The fraternity is the host of many social events, which include an an- nual softball tournament and Grande Manger. Kappa Alpha ended the spring semester with the traditional ‘‘Old South Week.” April 13-20 gave rise to ‘Old: South '85.” Events which highlighted the festivities were a fishing tournament, a golf tournament, a Hawaiian party at North Beach, Casino Night at the KA man- sion, and a brotherhood night. On April 19, Kappa Alpha ‘‘seceded’’ from McNeese and on April 20, ‘‘Old South 85 concluded with a lawn party at the house of ‘‘Spook ’ Stream and the Old South Ball. But above all, Kappa Alpha is a fraterni- ty with strong beliefs — belief in God, belief in family, and a belief in serious re- spect and love for womanhood. Remember, Southern chivalry is not dead; it is alive and well in KA! Decked out in all their ‘finery,’ Chris Wright, Pam Pujol, and David San Miguel dress up for the nerd party given at the Kappa Alpha mansion. (Photo by G. Edwards)