Chapter History
In the Spring of 1974 a group of local Alpha men came together with a mission of starting a graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in the Lowndes-Valdosta area. After several meetings and much discussion, a plan was put into motion to create a charter of what has become to be known as “Kappa Tau Lambda” Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. The new Graduate Chapter was founded the 21st day of November 1974. The eight Charter Brothers of Kappa Tau Lambda are: Arthur Leslie Hart, Albert t. Johnson, Alford Kinsey, James Leonidas Lomax, William Pompey, J. Herman Revels Jr., Etheridge E. Williams, Lafayette W. Williams Jr.
The Charter Brothers of the mid 70’s could not have imagined that what they started would thrive and grow into the Kappa Tau Lambda Chapter of today. These brothers of vision lives on today, through their Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind!
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Dr. Arthur Leslie Hart Educator: Valdosta City School System Entered Omega Chapter |
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Albert T. Johnson Educator in the Valdosta City School System |
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Alford Kinsey BS in * Education, * Fort Valley State University, Initiated *Gamma Zeta Chapter Educator: Valdosta City School System Entered Omega Chapter |
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James Leonidas Lomax BS in *Education, *Florida A&M University Initiated *Beta Nu Chapter Educator in the Valdosta City School System Past Pastor, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Entered Omega Chapter |
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William Pompey B.A. in Business Administration, Savannah State College, attended Florida A&M University Initiated *Delta Eta Chapter Educator: Valdosta City School System Entered Omega Chapter |
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J. Herman Revels Jr. B.A. in Music, Clark College Master in Arts Vandercook College of Music Attended Northwestern University Initiated * Alpha Phi Chapter , Educator in the Valdosta City School System Entered Omega Chapter |
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Etheridge E. Williams AA in Mortuary Science BS Biology Savannah State University Masters of Education Savannah State University Initiated Delta Eta Chapter Army, Aviator Mortician, Educator, Medical Program Manager |
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Lafayette W. Williams Jr BS in Biology & Chemistry, Morehouse College DDS – Maharry Medical College Initiated * Alpha Rho Chapter Operated a Dental Practice and Reasonable Rentals in the Lowndes-Valdosta Area Entered Omega Chapter |