today in sigma history

Omicron Chapter 2004

Omicron Chapter – Claflin University – Founded December 11, 1923 – here is a brief history of Omicron Chapter and its charter members.

Taken from the 2004 Les Memoirs Yearbook of Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina

If anyone can name my esteemed brothers in the picture, could you hit me off line? I’d greatly appreciate it, kchristian@cox.net.  Always document your findings brothers!

Peace and Happy Thanksgiving,

 

Happy Birthday to the Oldest Known Living Sigma

Today, August 22, 2008, Bro. Welsey Carter turns 101 years old. Bro. Carter joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Lambda Chapter (Virginia Union University-Richmond, VA) in February of 1927. He is the OLDEST KNOWN living Sigma to date.

Last month, the Iota Sigma Chapter in Richmond, VA honored Brother Carter as the Iota Sigma Brother of the Year at the Iota Sigma Chapter 1st Annual Community Impact Awards & Brotherhood Luncheon.

Attached is a photo of Bro. Malcolm Holmes (Iota Sigma Chapter President) awarding Bro. Carter a plaque recognizing him as the Iota Sigma Brother of the Year.

Bro. Carter is also the oldest living alumnus of Virginia Union University (another little known Sigma History fact for today)….

Today in SIGMA HISTORY – August 22, 2008 – HAPPY 101 TO BRO. WESLEY CARTER – A SIGMA MAN FOR 81 YEARS.

Bro. Braylon Edwards – Cleveland Browns

I hate this!  I did not document who sent me this picture and link. My fault. And I always say document and attribute your sources.

To our brother who sent me this 2 years ago, THANK YOU.

When the next history book comes out, here you go, the story on Bro. Braylon Edwards, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and NFL Wide Receiver with the Cleveland Browns.

Today in Sigma History – June 27, 2008 – Bro. Braylon Edwards – Cleveland Browns

Bro. D.J. Shockley – The Atlanta Falcons

Brothers that are currently in the National Football League.

Bro. D.J. Shockley – The Atlanta Falcons

http://djshockley.com

Thought you might like this picture.

1st Black Head Football Coach – U. of Richmond

Today’s segment comes to us from Bro. Artel Smith by way of Bro. Stan Jones.

New Head Football Coach at the University of Richmond is a Man of Sigma

Brothers:
Mike London is a member of the Spring 1980 Charter Line of the Mu Omicron Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity , Inc. at the University of Richmond. Mike was my teammate at UR, I’ve known Mike since our days in Junior High School days in Hampton, Virginia. Although the article mentions Mike as the first black coach of a major sport at UR, I also believe he is the first black head football coach of a predominately white University in the state of Virginia. An incredible accomplishment. He will need a support as he makes the transition from UVA to UR.

Peace, Power, and Presence
Take care
Stan

Photo of Bro. London by [AP PHOTO / WILLIS GLASSGOW]

Today in Sigma History – January 31, 2008 – Bro. Mike London – The first black head coach of a major sport at the University of Richmond