December 1937

Alpha Theta  University of Iowa  

 Out of the grim silence which heretofore, has hovered about Alpha Theta comes it cordial greetings to all Alphadom. With a new regime on hand we promise more activity, more outstanding achievement and therefore, less silence in the Sphinx. 

 The beginning of the semester finds Alpha Theta with a house full of enthusiastic brothers whose prime interesting is making Alpha Theta 1st., The desired gala of each Negro student at Iowa University, 2nd., The leading fraternity scholastically of all Greek Letter organizations on the campus, white or black. 3rd., An ideal chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha worthy of being listed in the chapter roster of the sphinx. 

 The chapter sponsored a Homecoming Part at Music Hall, hired a melodious orchestra and afforded all visitors a most enjoyable evening. Miss Juanita Kidd was chosen Miss Homecoming. She was presented a lovely bouquet. The house remained open at all times for the reception and accommodation of the out-of-town guests. 

 Our present officers are: Brother James Peoples, Present; Brother Inman Perkins, Vice President; Brother Edward Herbert, Secretary; Brother Earl Smith, Assistant Secretary; Brother Thomas Pauley, Treasurer. 

 We welcome to our midst Graduate Brother Reginald Reid, Beta Epsilon, Thomas Pauley, Beta Gamma, Sherman Wilson, Beta Zeta, W.E. Belton, Sigma Lambda and Edward Herbert, Beta Kappa. 

 We send greetings to, yet miss the activities of Brothers Ozz’e Simmons, Jack Jefferson, Wilbur Wallace and Jerold Boyd. 
 We are striving to make Alpha Phi Alpha through Alpha Theta the example of everything that is worthwhile, outstanding and good. You will hear from us and about us. 

Our house is located at 815 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. 

May Alpha ever be proud of all. 
Donald E. Richardson,  Editor of Sphinx