Jewel Brother Henry Arthur Callis After leaving Cornell University he became a physician and practiced in Tuskegee, Alabama. He presented the name Alpha Phi Alpha at a meeting of the Social Study Club on Tuesday, October 23, 1906.
Jewel Brother Charles Henry Chapman He became a Professor at Florida A and M University after leaving Cornell University.
Jewel Brother Eugene Kinckle Jones He has the distinct honor of being the seventh Jewel. He was one of the first initiates, he served on the Committee for the Organization of the new fraternity, and the Committee of the Constitution and Pins. He was once President of Alpha Chapter; he was also the maker of Beta and Gamma Chapters. He was a civil rights activist, serving as the Executive Secretary of the National Urban League for a number of years.
Jewel Brother Nathanial Allison Murray He was a graduate student at Cornell, and he later became an educator.
Jewel Brother Vertner Woodson Tandy He became a registered architect, with offices on Broadway in New York City.
Jewel Brother George Biddle Kelley He became a civil engineer after leaving Cornell University. He was the first president of Alpha Chapter. He was also treasurer of the Social Study Club, elected June 2, 1906.
Jewel Brother Robert Harold Ogle He became a government official in the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee after leaving Cornell. He was responsible for the fraternity colors: Old Gold and Black. He was also the first Jewel to enter Omega Chapter (for deceased brothers). He entered Omega Chapter on December 3, 1936; exactly one day before the fraternity*s 30th Anniversary.
Last Update: 5 AUGUST 1999!