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Brothers Share Importance of Reading with Students
February 14, 2020 - Epsilon Rho Lambda partnered with the Department of Defense Education Activity, Gordon Elementary School, Methodist University's Elementary Education Program, and Fort Bragg Military Police to read to students. Brothers shared with students the importance of reading and diverse cultural experiences through literature written by African American authors. The event was sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History month.
EPL Wins
Stroll Off
February 1, 2020 - Despite pouring rain, folks came out to support the Fayetteville Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Annual Stroll Off competition on Feb. 1 at the Ambiance Entertainment Venue in Fayetteville. Although the competition was stiff, the brothers of Epsilon Rho Lambda chapter, Phi Gamma chapter (Methodist University) and several other All-American City Alphas joined forces to take hope the trophy. Bro. Battiste was a judge for the competition.
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Brown and Charity Win Brother of the Year Awards
On Dec. 17, 2019, more than 150 brothers and their guests gathered for the 113th Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Founders Day celebration at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on the campus of Fayetteville State University. The celebration included dinner, history of the fraternity and chapter, tribute to the Founding Jewels, and special awards and recognitions.
This Founders Day gives brothers the “opportunity to reflect on what it truly means to be an Alpha man and the epitome of being First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All,” said Bro. Paul Salmon, president Epsilon Rho Lambda chapter. Salmon challenged brothers to remain a “constant voice, mentor, and advocate for those who need uplifting or can’t speak for themselves.”
In keeping with this year’s theme “113 years of Leadership, Service, and Commitment,” the brotherhood recognized two of its own for their outstanding contributions to EPL and the fraternity throughout the year.
Bro. Paul Brown, past EPL president, received the Joseph W. Summers Alpha Man of the Year award. “I am humbled and honored to receive this award,” said Brown. “I can’t think of a higher honor than to be recognized by your peers.”
Bro. Phyl Charity, vice president, received the Brig. Gen. Roscoe C. Cartwright Military Brother of the Year award. Brother Charity retired from the U.S. Army after serving 33 years in uniform.
“Our chapter is filled with a legacy of monumental leaders of our Armed Forces," said Charity. It was an honor to be chosen ERL 2019 Military Brother of the Year and doubly moved to share the moment in front of my chapter brothers and wife (Maria) of 25 years."
During the ceremony, brothers acknowledged 2020 graduates from Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Fayetteville State University; Phi Gamma Chapter, Methodist University; and Tau Nu Chapter, University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Graduates received a gift in recognition of their accomplishments.
Onward and Upward always!
High-Fives, Cheers Greet Students
August 26, 2019 - Brothers of Epsilon Rho Lambda Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc., Zeta Pi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., other Devine Nine members, and superintendent Bro. Dr. Marvin Connelly Jr., gives high-fives to students as they arrive for the first day of school at Luther "Nick" Jeralds Middle School. Brothers from Phi Gamma chapter, Methodist University, welcomed students back to school at Douglas Bryd Middle School.
"More and more, you're going to see them involved in the community, " Connelly said. "It that old adage - it takes a village to raise a child."
