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The chapter was char- tered by Grand Polemarch Elder W. Diggs. He was assisted by future Grand Polemarchs Irven Arm- strong and W. Ellis Stewart, and early fellow Alpha Chapter initiate Sylvester DuValle, to initiate the 13 charter initiates. Delta Chapter has extended its rich legacy of brotherhood through its continued achievements of scholarship, service, and steadfast commitment to leadership. Their resolve has lasted for five scores and ten years. The Delta Chap- ter commemorated prior milestone anniversaries with celebrations leading to their 110th anniversary. PAST CELEBRATIONS 25TH ANNIVERSARY April 22–28, 1940: Under- graduate and alumni brothers celebrated Delta Chapter’s Silver Anni- versary at Wilberforce University. Highlights included a formal East Central Province Prom in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., followed by a Kappa banquet organized by the undergraduate chapter. 75TH ANNIVERSARY January 17, 1990: The Diamond Jubilee was held
Clockwise: The keynote speaker was Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., Esq. East Central Province Polemarch Marcus D. Bailey also provided remarks. Delta Chapter Brothers hosted a Career Day on the Campus of Wilberforce University. “ THE CHAPTER WAS CHARTERED BY GRAND POLEMARCH ELDER W. DIGGS. HE WAS ASSISTED BY FUTURE GRAND POLEMARCHS IRVEN ARMSTRONG AND W. ELLIS STEWART ”
at the Stouffer Plaza Hotel in Dayton, Ohio. This celebration was chaired by George F. David, III, with the 30th Elder Watson Diggs Awardee Jay Crosby and Calvin Blunt serving
as Co-chairmen. Delta Chapter alumni made a financial donation to Wilberforce University during that year’s com- mencement to honor the occasion.
90TH ANNIVERSARY April 1-3, 2005: The Delta Chapter hosted a weekend of activities in Dayton, Ohio. A key feature was a cam- pus-wide career symposium co-led by Delta Chapter
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