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employed Dobson. While at the FAA, he was an Aviation Education Special- ist and served as a technical advisor on the television series "Room 222." He also designed a project entitled "Learn- ing Through Aviation" in collabora- tion with Evaluation Technologies, Inc. This project was implemented in several schools, including some under the Indian Controlled School Boards. He researched for this project and co- authored an article entitled: Learning Through Aviation that appeared in an issue of the Research Journal of Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University. Brother Charles L. Dobson was pre- ceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul Dobson, and half-siblings Stacey Dobson, Jr., Carrie Dobson, and Lillian Howard. After TSU, Charles married the former Ella (Beth) Beck, whom he married for 54 years. To this union was born one son, Hans Beck Dobson. Dobson is also survived by a sister, Frances Dobson; a nephew, Bradford Dobson; a niece, Dana Dobson; and other family and friends. Brother Dobson is interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
After graduating high school, Draper at- tended historic North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC, on a full athletic scholarship. Olym- pian Lee Calhoun and Track Coach Dr. Leroy T. Walker recruited Draper to NCCU. While at NCCU, Draper became a member of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship. Draper was the Na- tional Association of Intercollegiate At- letic (NAIA) champion in the 440-yard hurdles, was a five-time All-American in Track & Field, and was ranked sixth in the world in the 120-yard hurdles. He competed for a roster spot for the 1972 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials but was unsuccessful in making the 1972 Olympic Team. After graduating from NCCU with a B.A. degree in political science, Draper earned a J.D. degree from the NCCU Law School while serving as assistant track coach at Duke University. Draper returned to his hometown of Chicago, where he had a private prac- tice and worked as an Assistant Cook County State Attorney. Draper was a criminal defense attorney for many years in Chicago, where he litigated contested issues disputed by clients, whether in defense of clients both civil and criminal law. Draper was involved with a local Boy Scout Troop for many years and was also a St. Mark United Methodist Church member. Brother Robert G. Draper was preceded in death by his parents, wife, the former Vivian Boone, and daughter-in-law Leonore. He is survived by sons Jason and Brandon (Cleopatra), grandson Toussaint, and a host of relatives, close friends, and professional colleagues.
dren, he was born in Washington, DC at Gallagher Hospital on October 10, 1948, to the late Joseph and Willie Mae Gilchrist. Gilchrist was educated by the District of Columbia Public School Sys- tem and graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1966. He attended Howard University (HU), earning a BS degree in business finance in 1970. Among his many contribu- tions to HU campus life, Gilchrist was the Associate Editor of the HU Hilltop Newspaper and Academic Editor of the Bison Year Book in 1970. He was Vice President of the PanHellenic Council, an Upward Bound Counselor, a member of the HU baseball team, and a Cramp- ton Auditorium Usher. As Chairman of the HU Homecoming Committee, Gilchrist managed a half-million-dollar budget. He joined the Fraternity as a member of the TNS 13 line in the Spring of 1968 at the Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The Gilchrist home on Colorado Ave. in DC was the center of social events for the Kappa brothers. More importantly, it served as a refuge for the brothers during the turbulence and riot- ing in 1968. Gilchrist entered the Howard University Law School. In law school, he was chair of the Law School Committee, chair of the Judiciary Committee and served on the Placement and Clerkship Commit- tee, where he obtained clerkships and other jobs for HU law school graduates. He earned his JD degree in 1975. After graduation from HU Law School, Gilchrist passed the South Carolina bar and worked as an attorney in the most prominent building in Spartanburg, SC. Later, he passed the Bar Exam in Michi- gan and practiced civil law in Detroit, MI. He also passed the Bar Exam in the District of Columbia. He also served as a tax law specialist at the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC. Gilchrist then entered private practice as a civil and criminal lawyer in DC. Gilchrist practiced law for more than 40 years. While practicing, he was a mem- ber of a lawyers group called the “Un- sung Heroes” that sponsored parties and social events throughout the year. He
Ronald G. Draper 1950-2021 Chicago, IL Attorney
Ronald G. Draper (Chicago (IL) Alum- ni 1982) entered the Chapter Invisible on October 11, 2021, at age 71. He was born the only child of the late Denmon and Gladys Draper
Ronald Gilchrist 1948-2021 D.C. Attorney
on February 8, 1950. He grew in Chi- cago, IL, and attended Martha Ruggles Elementary School. He attended John Marshall Harlan High School, where he ran track. As a high school, Draper broke the state record in the 180 yard low hurdles, the 120 yard low hurdles, and the mile relay at the 1967 Illinois State Track Meet. His performance led Harlan High School to its first state title.
Ronald Gilchrist (Xi 1968) peacefully entered the Chapter Invisible on Sun- day, September 26, 2021, at age 72. The fourth of six chil-
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