Mu Zeta History Flashcards
When did the 6 recent graduates of HBCU’s move into UNC and what dorm did they stay in?
They moved into Craige Residence Hall in Fall 1975
Who were the 6 recent graduates of HBCU’s that moved into Craige Residence Hall?
-Calvin Burney
-A. Leon Miller
-Kenneth Vision
-James Rodgers, Jr
-Jerry Carter
-Bryant Moore
What HBCU did Calvin Burney graduate and what department did he enter to at UNC?
Fayetteville State University; Department of City and Regional Planning
What HBCU did A. Leon Miller graduate and what department did he enter to at UNC?
Fayetteville State University; Department of City and Regional Planning
What HBCU did Kenneth Vision graduate and what department did he enter to at UNC?
Fayetteville State University; School of Business
What HBCU did James Rodgers, Jr graduate and what department did he enter to at UNC?
Hampton Institute; School of Medicine
What HBCU did Jerry Carter graduate and what department did he enter to at UNC?
Livingstone College; Department of Public Administration
What HBCU did Bryant Moore graduate and what department did he enter to at UNC?
North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University; Department of Agriculture
What did the initial 6 Alphas do on campus?
the initial six developed a bond and began to meet other members of Alpha phi alpha
Who were the other 7 members of Alpha Phi Alpha that the initial 6 members met ?
-Carl Biggs
-Elwood Becton
-David Gore
-Ben Paige
-Leon Peace
-Japhet Nkonge
-Morris Clark
What did the members of Alpha Phi Alpha do once they all found each other?
they began to reminisce on the college days but were distraught to learn that the school did not have chapter; they began to wear paraphernalia and other black male students saw them and expressed interest
What was the issue with membership card ?
their membership cards expired on November 15th, 1976 meaning that they couldn’t start a new chapter
Who was the name of the of the North Carolina Director at the time?
- Your fraternity brother Mr. Augustus Withershoppon
(President of the Durham Alumni Chapter; Beta Theta Lambda Chapter)
What fraternity brothers met with Mr. Augustus Witherspoon in late October?
-Your fraternity brother Mr. Calvin Burney
-Your fraternity brother Mr. A. Leon Miller
-Your fraternity brother Mr. Kenneth Vision
-Your fraternity brother Mr. James Rodgers, Jr
What was the cost to remain in the fraternity?
50 dollars ($260.38)
Who was the first Dean of Pledges?
-Your fraternity brother, Mr. Calvin Burney
Who was the Assistant Dean of Pledges?
-Your fraternity brother, Mr. A. Leon Miller
Who was the first Treasurer?
-Your fraternity brother, Mr. Kenneth Vision
Who was the first secretary?
-Your fraternity brother, James Rodgers
What event did Alpha put on and when ?
they held an Alpha Smoker
Application stats for Alpha smoker?
-30 members attended
-23 applications sent in
-18 men accepted and initiated into Sphinx Club
-16 men deemed worthy of being initiated
What is the Mu Zeta Charter Line?
Line Name: Sensational Sixteen Stepmasters
Steven Allan White
Kenneth Earl Hill
Godfrey Ronald Tillman
Herbert Hoover Farrish, Jr.
Luther Timothy. Falls, Jr.
Samuel Levi Fulwood, III
George Steven. Forrest
William Wootson-Farmer, Jr.
Larry Alston
Thomas Leroy Johnson, Jr.
Spurgeon Fields, III
Elson Sylvester Floyd
Curtis James Parker
Brian David Delaney
George Paul Archie Newby, Jr.
Burton Davis Price
How long was the pledge period for the first 16?
6-week pledge period but it stretched to 10 and a half weeks
Who was the campus university insider?
-Your Fraternity Brother, Mr. Mosey Carey (school of public health)
Where was the Alpha smoker held?
the Upendo Lounge on South Campus
Who was the first chapter advisor ?
-Your fraternity brother, Mr. Moses Carey
Who was the first chapter president?
-Your fraternity brother, Mr. G. Ronald Tillman
What school was G. Ronald Tillman
he was a fifth-year pharmacy student
What members of the Mu Zeta have going on to the Omega Chapter?
-Godfrey Ronald Tillman
-Elson Sylvester Floyd
-Clinton Hunter
-David Dickerson
-Stuart Orlando Scott
-Marcus Houston
-Victor Blue
-Sean Douglas
-Jacobe Foster
