In December, 1921, Rhoderic Harris discussed with R. H. Graham the advisability and opportunity of establishing a Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at the seat of the State University of Iowa, currently called The University of Iowa. Feeling that the time was propitious, the Penndennis Club was organized, with Rhoderic Harris as President, and application made to the National Chapter at its 14th annual convention, in session at Baltimore.

 

 

Permission was given, and Brother Wm. Powell of the University of Illinois (Tau), was sent to set the Chapter up. March 11, 1922, The Chapter was established with as initial membership of twelve, Brother Crosthwaite, of Marshalltown, Iowa, was present at the first meeting. The following is the roster of officers and members:

 

 

 

• Rhoderic Harold Harris

• Clifford Vaughan Smith

• Robert Hale Graham

• Russell James Holmes

• Clarence C. Coles

• Creola Leonard  Morris

• Joseph Adolph Blaine Dejoie

• William Bridges Lawes

• Marion Claude Colvins

• Irving Victor Muse

• Byron McDaniel

• Joel Prophet Holman