People don't sign up to teach school to get rich, but

this week at Kirby High, a $10,000 check has been

cut for the principal and another $2,500 awaits every

teacher, coach and librarian. For the second year,

Kirby has placed in the big money for remarkable

gains in achievement in a contest run by New Leaders

for New Schools, a New York nonprofit group focused

on improving school leadership. Checks will be dis-

bursed today and Friday.

The money is part of $1.4 million in federal Teacher

Incentive Funds split by 648 staffers in 13 Memphis

City Schools this year. Five of them are gold-gain

schools, including Ida B. Wells Academy -- in the

money for three years -- Cordova Elementary, LaRose

Elementary, White Station Middle and Kirby. At the

others -- A.B. Hill Elementary, Dunbar Elementary,

Hamilton Elementary, Kingsbury Middle, Ridgeway

Middle, Hollis F. Price Middle College, Douglass High

and Westwood High -- principals will get $7,500 and

teachers $2,500. Kirby's teachers and principal,

Reginald Williams, will showcase what makes

them successful as one of the top scorers in videos

available to teachers nationwide via epic.nlns.org.

"For a school this size, this is monumental," said Wil-

liams, breathless not from the win but from a job that

demands he be both inspiration and hall monitor for

1,850 students in a school even he says had a bad

reputation. Kirby joined the city system in 2000 after

the city annexed Hickory Hill. When Williams arrived

mid-term in 2006, he was the third principal in five

years, inheriting a staff that was stable partly be-

cause expectations were so low, he said.

In that time, the number of English-as-a-second-

language students has more then doubled, adding

challenges to a school that already has a large

special education population and 20 percent of the

student body is over age for grade.

"When I got here, I made sure we had teachers who

cared for kids," Williams said. "Once we had the

turnover, we got some stability. That's when test

scores started going up." Kirby science teacher

Lamarcus Calvin says the difference is palpable.

"We're constantly striving to make gains from year

to year. Our expectations don't go down. It does

make a difference," said Calvin, who plans to spend

his $2,500 "relaxing and getting refreshed for the

upcoming school year."

The awards are part of a five-year grant awarded

public schools in Memphis, Denver, Washington

and charter schools nationally, said Cheryl Green of

New Leaders for New Schools. "Over the three

years, Memphis City Schools has received approxi-

mately $2.7 million," she said. The work is part of

research into what individual teachers do to

achieve academic success. "MCS shares the data

with us and we pass it on to Mathematica (Policy

Research), which tosses it all into a value-add

model," Green said.

-- Jane Roberts: 529-2512

Clennon Saulsberry Jr. is a native of Memphis and graduate of Fairley High School. He went on to receive his

Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin where he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha

Fraternity Incorporated in the spring of 1990. He later received his Masters degree in Curriculum and instruc-

tion and his Education Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision from Nova Southeastern University

in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. He is currently pursuing his Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership. Clennon

Saulsberry has served in education for 15 Years. He has enjoyed every moment of teaching elementary, and

middle school Mathematics, and serving as a high school Administrator. Rev. Saulsberry serves as an associate

minister at the New Nonconnah Baptist Church in Memphis. He feels that his greatest accomplishments are

his wife Cindy, and his children Catherynne, Elizabeth, Kevin, Jarietta, Daija, and Taylor. If there is one thing that

I could really express it would be that” God has truly blessed me and I am thankful to him every day for all of his

blessings.” His mark that he would like to leave with the world is his own personal quote that expresses how he

approaches his life’s calling.

T H E C H A N G E T H A T K I R B Y N E E D E D : R E G I N A L D W I L L I A M S

G R O O M I N G G R E A T N E S S . . . S P O T L I G H T I N G O U R B R O T H E R

Williams and members of

his staff, including

teachers, coaches and

librarians, will earn

bonuses from federal

Teacher Incentive Funds

for achievement by

students. A total of $1.4

million is being distributed

among 13 Memphis City

Schools this year.


Bro. Reginald Williams

Kirby High School Principal

Bro. Clennon Saulsberry

Professional basketball player graduated

from University of Tennessee at Martin in

2006 Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree

in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic

Design. Jared has played in Germany, Po-

land, Australia, played for Dallas Maver-

icks, was on the Memphis Grizzlies and

Dallas Mavericks summer league teams.

He crossed November 29, 2008 in Theta

Theta Lambda Chapter in Frankfurt, Ger-

many. His line name is Stone Cold, and he

holds down the (4) club. He is currently

pursuing different business adventures

and traveling the world in the offseason.

Lambda Chapter in Jackson, TN. He cur-

rently teaches through the Memphis City

School System at Raleigh-Egypt Middle

School.

Bro. Walker divides his time amongst his

friends and family. He is often found mentor-

ing youth and doing various community ser-

vice opportunities in the community.

Brother Walker, the brothers of the Martin

Alpha Alumni Network salute you.

The drive to constantly better his life is what keeps

Bro. Brian Walker pushing to continue his educa-

tion. He grew up in Memphis, TN and graduated

from Trezevant High School.

He entered the University of Tennessee at Martin in

2001 and received a degree in Graphic Design in

2006. He acquired his Master’s Degree in Educa-

tion from Union University and is currently pursuing

a Doctoral Degree from Freed-Hardeman University.

Bro. Walker is currently active with the Beta Upsilon

L I V I N G T H E D R E A M . . . H I G H L I G H T I N G J A R E D N E W S O N

B R O . B R I A N W A L K E R . . . K N O W I N G T H E V A L U E O F E D U C A T I O N

I M M O R T A L S M A K I N G M O V E S

I would like to personally say con-

gratulations to the 4 of the Immortal

Sons of F.A.T.E. for graduating from

the University of Tennessee at Martin

this past Spring.

Brian Bougard - “Prodigy”

Lepold Phiapalath —”Marvel”

Myron Driver - “Philosopher”

Clifton Ford - “Legend”

Moving on to bigger and better things

in life. I am proud of you all.

College Days

swiftly

pass...imbued

with mem’ries

fond and the

recollection

slowly fades

away...


1 5 T E N A C I O U S T I T A N S O F T U T :

C E L E B R A T I N G 2 0 Y E A R S O F A L P H A D O M ! CONGRATS TO THE 15 TITANS

1. BRIAN STEVENS

2. WESLEY JOHNSON

3. DEXTER BATES

4. WALLACE CUNNINGHAM

5. ADAM CAVINESS

6. MARK NEWBILL

7. ERIC HUBBARD

8. GERALD GREER

9. DERRICK FIELDS

10. ANDRE COLE

11. CLENNON SAULSBERRY

12. DWAYNE OSBORNE

13. ROBERT EASLEY

14. MARCUS JOHNSON

15. WARWRICK SCOTT


T H E D O M I N A N T D U O O F D E S T I N Y :

C E L E B R A T I N G 2 4 Y E A R S O F A L P H A D O M !

CONGRATS TO THE DUO

1. KEITH THORNTON

2. RONALD DAVIS

Why is belly fat a concern for men? People who gain belly fat are at greater risk of

serious health problems than are people who accumulate fat in other areas — and men are

more likely than women to gain weight around the waist. Having a large amount of belly fat

increases your risk of:

Heart disease ; Stroke; Some types of cancer ; Type 2 diabetes ; Insulin resistance ; High

triglycerides; Low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol ; Metabolic

syndrome; Sleep apnea

How can you tell if you have too much belly fat?

Your waist size is a good indicator of whether you have too much belly fat. Although measure-

ments that compare your hip and waist circumference (waist-to-hip ratio) or compare your

height and weight (body mass index) are more precise, your waist size alone can give you a

good estimate. For most men, the risk factors for heart disease and other diseases increase

with a waist size greater than 40 inches (102 centimeters).

To measure your waist:

Place a tape measure around your bare abdomen just above your hipbone. Pull the tape meas-

ure until it fits snugly around you but doesn't push into your skin. Make sure the tape measure

is level all the way around. Relax, exhale and measure your waist — no sucking in your belly!

Does age play a role in gaining belly fat?

As you age, you lose muscle — especially if you're not physically active. Muscle loss can slow

the rate at which your body burns calories. In turn, if you don't limit your calories or increase

your physical activity, you may gain weight.

Is belly fat inherited?

Your genes can affect your chances of being overweight or obese, as well as where you carry

extra fat on your body. For most men, however, the problem likely has more to do with lifestyle

than inherited traits.

continued:

Can you really get a beer belly from drinking?

Drinking excess alcohol can cause you to gain belly fat — the "beer belly." However, beer alone

isn't to blame. Drinking too much alcohol of any kind can increase belly fat, although some re-

search suggests wine may be an exception. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Limiting

yourself to two drinks a day will reduce the amount of calories you consume and help you avoid

gaining belly fat. It's also better for your overall health.

How do you get rid of belly fat?

Whether you're trying to lose

belly fat or trim fat from another

part of your body, weight-loss

basics remain the same:

Reduce calories. Reduce your

portion sizes. Replace your

usual fare with healthy foods

that contain fewer calories.

Increase physical activity.

The Department of Health

and Human Services recom-

mends adults get two hours

and 30 minutes a week of

moderate aerobic activity or

one hour and 15 minutes of

vigorous aerobic activity, in

addition to strength training.

You may need to do more to

lose weight and keep it off.

After you shed excess pounds,

maintain your weight loss with a

healthy diet and regular physical

activity.

Can you reduce belly fat

with sit-ups?

Sit-ups help make your ab-

dominal muscles stronger,

but spot exercises alone

won't specifically reduce

belly fat. The best way to

shrink your waist size is to

lower your total body fat

through healthy eating and

exercise.

Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters Belly fat is unhealthy. Find out what causes belly fat, the health risks it poses for men and what you can do to lose the extra pounds.


Michael Jensen, M.D.

S I G H T I N G S A N D S E R V I C E


Bro. Walker organized a service

project where the brothers of

Beta Xi and Tau Psi taught

young boys the fundamentals

of MANHOOD.

Congrats on graduating Brian Crawford: Brother’s this is

an artist’s on the rise!

<——Bro. Don Chapman

making big moves!

Bro. Jared Newson sign-

ing autographs! ————->

A R O U N D T H E W O R L D W I T H T H E S C O T T S

“For my part, I travel not to

go anywhere, but to go. I

travel for travel’s sake. The

great affair is to move.” –

Robert Louis Stevenson

T H E S C O T T S O N T H E

C H A M P S E L Y S E E S O N A

C O L D D A Y

T H E S C O T T S A T

T I A N A N M E N S Q U A R E

T H E S C O T T S O N T H E

G R E A T W A L L

T H E S C O T T S A T T H E

A L B U Q U E R Q U E B A L L O O N

F E S T I V A L

T H E S C O T T S A T T H E

C O L O S S E U M

Brother Warwrick &

Mildred Scott have

traveled the world

and experienced many

things that many of

us dream about. They

recently made a con-

tribution of

$1.500.00 to Bro.

Calvin Jones and Bro.

Clifton Ford for the

Alpha Leadership

Academy and College 2

Corporate Program!

Thank you from the

bottom of our heart!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevenson

W A R W R I C K & M I L D R E D

S C O T T A N D T H E I R T H A I

F O S T E R K I D S



S C O T T A N D T H E I R P E T

E L E P H A N T L U L A


S C O T T - T H E V A T I C A N


S C O T T - I N T H E A M A Z O N

W I T H P E T M O N K E Y C O C O


S C O T T - R I D I N G

E L E P H A N T I N T H E J U N G L E


S C O T T - I M P E R I A L

P A L A C E B A N K O K T H A I L A N D

W A R W R I C K &

M I L D R E D S C O T T -

T E M P L E O F T H E S U N

G O D - B E L I Z E -

G U A T E M A L A

W A R W R I C K &

M I L D R E D S C O T T -

R I D I N G E L E P H A N T

I N T H E J U N G L E

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Tau Psi Chapter

University of Tennessee at Martin

Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant

October 22, 2010

Souvenir Booklet Advertising

2010 marks a milestone year for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Tau Psi Chapter being a viable,

contributing organization at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Since the reintroduction of Al-

pha to this campus and community, the chapter has exemplified our mission statement; to

“develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and ad-

vocacy for our communities.”

Many brothers have joined this illustrative organization since chapter inception in 1975 through

the Mu Beta Chapter and currently through the Tau Psi Chapter. Presently, many members are

now dispersed throughout the world impacting positive change. We shall gather October 22, 2010

in Martin, TN to renew old friendships, strengthen our fraternal bond and cast a vision for the fu-

ture as we celebrate one of this fraternity’s most cherished events meant for the betterment of col-

legiate women. You too can contribute to this historic event.

Advertise your business and at the same time support the community service/scholarship fund for

Alpha Phi Alpha. The members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will make every effort to pro-

mote your business to our members, sponsors, and supporters. Souvenir booklets will be distrib-

uted during our Miss Black & Gold Pageant. Advertise on a full page or an image of your business

card can be placed in the program. You can also place a special message to a designated pageant

participant, chapter or the organization as a whole. Ads range from $10.00 to $100.00. (See at-

tached price sheet)

If you have any questions, contact any active member of Tau Psi Chapter

W H O W I L L B E O U R N E X T Q U E E N ?

K N O W L E D G E I S

P O W E R

T H E R O S E O F A L P H A J U L Y 1 7 , 2 0 1 0 V O L U M N E 2 ; I S S U E 3

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

University of Tennessee at Martin

Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant

Souvenir Booklet Ad Order Form

Name ________________________________________________________________________

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Address _____________________________________________________________________

Phone ______________________________ Fax ____________________________________

E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________________

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__________$100.00 (Full page) __________$50.00 (1/2 page)

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(Make checks payable to: Tau Psi Chapter or Alpha Phi Alpha)

Return all checks, completed order forms, ad layout or business card and/or message/text to:

Ryan Allen Lanier

Tau Psi Chapter Treasurer

P.O. Box 235

Martin, TN 38237

Since the inception of Sigma Pi Phi, or Boulé, in 1904, by a group of Phila-

delphia lawyers, pharmacists and physicians, black achievers have sought

fellowship with like-minded souls. The desire for acceptance and recogni-

tion, in the midst of racial discrimination and denial of civil rights, drew

black men, then women, to such organizations, where they found a safe ha-

ven to discuss and implement aspirations for themselves and their communi-

ties.

Shared goals of community service, scholastic achievement and cul-

tural preservation continue to attract both collegiate and professional movers

and shakers to historically black fraternities and sororities all over the United

States.

The predominately black Greek-letter organizations founded by collegiate

students are often referred to as the Divine Nine and make up the National

Pan-Hellenic Council. In order of founding, they are:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 1906, Cornell University

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 1908, Howard University

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 1911, Indiana University

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 1911, Howard University

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 1913, Howard University (of which the author

is a proud and active member, as is her family tradition)

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, 1914, Howard University

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, 1920, Howard University

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, 1922, Butler University

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, 1963, Morgan State University

Are black sororities and fraternities still culturally relevant?

Houston Black Culture & Traditions Examiner Sharon Watkins Jones

K N O W L E D G E I S

P O W E R

T H E R O S E O F A L P H A J U L Y 1 7 , 2 0 1 0 V O L U M N E 2 ; I S S U E 3

http://www.examiner.com/x-7361-Houston-Black-Culture--Traditions-Examiner

Each organization can boast of many famous and acclaimed members within its ranks. Each

organization has contributed much to the communities they serve through scholarships, leader-

ship development, social action and philanthropic endeavors. Unfortunately, each organization

can also lay claim to its share of shameful activities, including thuggish campus hazing, elitist

membership selection practices (i.e. selecting or refusing membership on the basis of skin

color or hair texture), and misuse of organization funds for personal gain.

The recent charges of misappropriation of funds leveled by some sorority members against the

national president of Alpha Kappa Alpha for, among other things, the commissioning of

a $900,000 wax figure of herself (www.suntimes.com/business/1690163,CST-NWS-

aka29.article), serve as a basis for self-reflection for all members of the Divine Nine. There,

but for the grace of God, goes any of our leadership, without the due diligence of rank and file

members.

Our abilities to effectively network socially are, indeed, still intact. However; are we still

achieving the goal of giving back to the community? Have we continued to make a difference

in the lives of black Americans, both privileged and not so much? Are the dues-paying mem-

bers of these organizations supporting the causes to which they have pledged, or merely filling

inappropriate coffers?

Perhaps the questions are best posed to individual frat brothers and sorority sisters. Are you

merely wearing your t-shirt to the picnic or are you working in the trenches? Have you demon-

strated the significance of your organization to a young person by your actions, or are you sat-

isfied to just sport the colors and symbols? Are you writing a check or writing policy? Are you

participating in social action, or just socializing? When was the last time you attended plenary

sessions at your regional or national conferences and contributed to the budgetary discussions?

Would you just rather complain about what they decided in your absence? Did you review your

organization's national platform or did you merely peruse the vendors’ hall for new parapher-

nalia?

Perhaps the question should not be whether or not black fraternities and sororities are still cul-

turally relevant, but should be….are you still a relevant member of your fraternity or soror-

ity? What have you done lately to make your founders proud?

http://www.suntimes.com/business/1690163,CST-NWS-aka29.article

http://www.suntimes.com/business/1690163,CST-NWS-aka29.article

The brothers of Tau Psi maintained a cumula-

tive Grade Point Average of 2.77 from this

past semester .

Brother Clifton Ford received his acceptance

letter into the Master of Science Accounting

Program at the University of Memphis!

<———-Brothers collaborated with Taylor and

Taylor Non-Profit Organization in the Health

Fair in Trezevant, TN

Brothers, treat your wife or significant other to Gigi’s Cupcakes

4709 Popular Avenue, Memphis, TN 38157

Phone: 901-888-2253; Fax: 901-888-2254

(Mon-Sat: 10am—7pm, Sun: CLOSED)

Bro. Donald Chapman with Mu Beta Charter Member

Bro. Willie Davis, Jr.

The Golden Girls concept was initiated to identify young women on campus that were doing positive

things in their personal lives and also acknowledge the ladies that have helped us in our crucial early

stages of development. On this day, we salute two of these Golden Girls: Miss Whitney Maxey and

Miss Sharnae Smith for achieving a feat that many only dream...They Graduated this past May from

the University and we wish both of you QUEENS nothing but prayer, support and love.

A LEGEND was born into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, In-

corporated when the Tau Psi Chapter inducted Brother

Clifton Ford as one of it’s Charter Members in 2009. Since

the chapter’s inception, Brother Ford has served as presi-

dent. The things that he has done to lead this chapter and

cement it’s future have been nothing short of LEGEN-

DARY. Brother Ford recently submitted some parting

words for the brotherhood as he has since graduated:

Greetings Brothers,

I hope that all is well. I just wanted to touch basis with eve-

ryone and let them know how I was doing. For brothers who

I may have not met before, my name is Clifton Ford and I

am the past president (2009-2010) of the Tau Psi Chapter of

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. I am from Memphis, Tennessee

and recently was a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the 2010

Class at the University of Tennessee at Martin. I received my degree in Business Administration with a con-

centration of Accounting. As all might assume, I had my ups and downs with being the first president of the

chapter, but my role helped to enhance my work ethic and leadership skills. Credit of the success with the

chapter in it's first year also goes to the advisors and all chapter brothers. We made a very strong impact on the

campus for our first year.

I also was selected as a participate for the College To Corporate Life Program with Alpha Phi Alpha Frater-

nity. Even though I expected more from the program, I enjoyed talking with my mentor and attending the we-

binar sessions. This fall, I will be attending Graduate School at the University of Memphis working on my

Master's degree at the School of Accountancy. I want to focus on Public Accounting as a full time career so

that is why I pursue to learn as much as I can within the field. Ultimately, I hope to attain my Certified Public

Accountant (CPA) License in the state of Tennessee once I meet the requirements.

I am excited about furthering my education and my outlook on the future. I just want to be successful and re-

membered as someone who was a hard working, caring individual.

Take care brothers!

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TO PROTECT OUR YOUTH

By: Brother Anthony Prewitt

These eyes tell a story that many

choose to ignore.

My life has been altered and I don’t

have the heart to cry anymore

Who will fight for me...the child who

was never given a fair chance to live

Who will try to heal the heart in which

I don’t have much to give.

Know that the battles and the struggles

may be hard for you to see.

You can never tell the fear I had when

older ones raped me

I do well to hide the marks and scars

those times when I’ve been abused

And when I develop in my life, I grow

up lost and confused

Who will love the child that never

knew love or was never taught how to

be free

Who will hug me and kiss me and show

me the love...The love that I wanted to

see

I know that life keeps all pretty busy,

but maybe if I could scrape up a dime

I’d give it to anyone who’s willing to

listen, to just have a piece of your time.

My story’s more complex than what it

appears, I’m a grown up trapped in a

child

I’ve given my all to change my life, but the climate is getting

too wild.

Believe me when I say, I cry more for you...than I could ever

cry for myself

Because you forget that a child like me exists, as you bask in

prosperity...in wealth

Well live well with your life, but I just need a favor...a promise,

I need you to make.

Make a pledge to give back to the world that you know, go

head...there’s not much left at stake.

You can turn a blind eye and look all around and make it a life

that you miss

But don’t pity the fool and go on with your life...pretending that

I don’t exist...

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