ALUMNI NEWS
ATLANTA (GA) ALUMNI CHAPTER On Sunday, May 5, 2024, the Atlanta (GA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. celebrated the 100th birthday of Brother Ulysses “Russ” Hollis, Sr. along with his family and friends.
ATLANTA (GA) ALUMNI CHAPTER On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Atlanta (GA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alph Psi Fraternity, Inc. along with family and friends will celebrated the 100th birthday of Brother Henry Clay Garner.
Ulysses “Russ” Hollis, Sr., a retired and proud postal worker for 40 years, was born in Macon, Georgia on May 5, 1924, where he attended public schools. He entered the military (US Army) on May 26, 1944, and was honorably discharged May 18, 1946. Ulysses enrolled at Morris Brown College in September 1946. He was initiated into the Morris Brown College Chapter, The Beta Delta of Kappa Alpha Psi in 1948. He met the love of his life, a freshman by the name of Rubye Genelle Hollis in 1950 at Morris Brown. They were married in 1952 in Greenville, SC. Two sons were blessed to this union, Ulysses “Russ” Hollis, Jr., and Terry Keith Hollis (deceased). A grandson, Adam Russ Hollis was later conceived. Much of his time and energy has been devoted to Mount Olive Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for over 30 years, was named Man of the Year, and served as Financial Secretary for over 15 years. Brother Hollis was an active member of The Morris Brown Alumni Association, the Morris Brown Athletic Club (T.A.Y.), the Urban Villa Community Men’s Club, and the Atlanta (GA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, where he served as Vice-Polemarch and chaired the Social Committee. Brother Hollis was instrumental in moving the Black and White Formal Ball to a downtown Atlanta hotel. One of his greatest joys, however, was volunteering at the Dill Street Help Center; a ministry dedicated to serving those who were less fortunate for over 20 years.
Henry Clay Garner was born on June 17, 1924, in Waycross, Georgia to George and Julia Garner.
Mr. Garner has accomplished much in his years, but the thing he is most proud of was being a husband to his late wife Mrs. Diane M Garner for 42 years and being a father to his daughter, the late Ms. Henrietta Diane Garner. He has devoted over 70 years as a faithful steward at Flipper Temple AME church. He has served in leadership as a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Sons of Allen at Flipper Temple. He is a vital part of the Flipper Temple AME church family, where he is respected and admired by many. Brother Garner received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morris Brown College in Education in 1957 and earned his Master’s degree from Clark Atlanta University in Leadership and Administration. He started his teaching career in the Clayton County school system at W.A. Fountain School. He was a science teacher at Forest Park Middle School, and he served as an Assistant Principal at Fountain Elementary school where he retired in 1992. He has assisted in the education of our children and the building of his community. His selfless acts of service and leadership have made a difference in the lives of many. He is an ambassador of goodwill in the district, providing leadership and service to all. He has been member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated since 1947. He is a champion of many worthy causes. Brother Garner is a man with a good heart, a positive outlook on life, and has an unwavering commitment to his family and friends.
Achievement since 1926
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