Henry Arthur Callis
Became a practicing physician, Howard University Professor of Medicine and prolific contributor to medical journals. Often regarded as the "philosopher of the founders," and a moving force in the Fraternity's development, he was the only one of the "Cornell Seven" to become General President. Prior to moving to Washington, D.C., he was a medical consultant to the Veterans Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Charles Henry Chapman
Entered higher education and eventually became Professor of Agriculture at what is now Florida A&M University.Described as "a Brother beloved in the bonds," Was a founder of FAMU's Beta Nu Chapter. He was the first chairman of the Committees on Initiation and Organization
Eugene Kinckle Jones
Became the first Executive Secretary of the National Urban League. A versatile leader, he organized the first three Fraternity chapters that branched out from Cornell—Beta at Howard, Gamma at Virginia Union and the original Delta at the University of Toronto in Canada. In addition to becoming Alpha Chapter's second President and joining with __________in creating the Fraternity name, ___________ was a member of the first Committees on Constitution and Organization and helped write the Fraternity ritual.
George Biddle Kelley
Became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York. Not only was he the strongest proponent of the Fraternity idea among the organization's founders, the civil engineering student also became Alpha Chapter's first President. In addition, he served on committees that worked out the handshake and ritual.
Nathaniel Allison Murray
Studied at Howard. He later returned home to Washington, D.C., where he taught in public schools. Much of his career was spent at Armstrong Vocational High School in the District of Columbia. He was a member of Alpha Chapter's first committee on organization of the new fraternal group, as well as the Committee on the Grip.
Robert Harold Ogle
Entered the career secretarial field and had the unique privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations. He was an African American pioneer in his Capitol Hill position. He proposed the Fraternity's colors and was Alpha Chapter's first secretary. ______________ joined _______________ in working out the first ritual and later became a charter member of Washington's Mu Lambda Chapter.
Vertner Woodson Tandy
Became the state of New York's first registered black architect, with offices on Broadway in New York City. The designer of the Fraternity pin holds the distinction of being the first African American to pass the military commissioning examination and was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 15th Infantry of the New York State National Guard. He was Alpha Chapter's first treasurer and took the initiative to incorporate the Fraternity. Among the buildings designed by the highly talented architect is Saint Phillips Episcopal Church in New York City.
Henry Arthur Callis
Which founder is the only one to serve as General President?
Charles Henry Chapman
This founder was the first jewel to enter Omega chapter in 1934.
Charles Henry Chapman
This jewel was Professor of Agriculture at Florida A&M University.
Eugene Kinckle Jones
Founder and first initiate
Eugene Kinckle Jones
Executive Secretary of the National Urban Leauge
George Biddle Kelley
Who was the first African-American engineer registered in the state of New York?
Nathaniel Allison Murray
Which Jewel returned home to teach in public schools?
Robert Harold Ogle
Who was Alpha chapter's first secretary?
Robert Harold Ogle
Which Jewel served as secretary to the US Senate Committee on Appropriation?
Vertner Woodson Tandy
Who designed the fraternity pin?
Vertner Woodson Tandy
Who was the first African-American lieutenant in the New York State National Guard?