| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gamma Gamma
Lambda Chapter
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.,
P. O. Box 5244
Greenville, South Carolina 29607 |
Contact: Terry Williams, Bobby
Clark
Telephone: (864) 441-9067
Email: Scholarship@gglapa.org |
2012 Luke H. Chatman Scholarship
winner named
Isaiah Ramel Hicks was selected as this year’s winner.
Greenville, South Carolina - Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind have always been the efforts of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and of the Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter (GGL) here in Greenville. The Luke H. Chatman Memorial Scholarship which was named in honor of one of GGL’s most prestigious members is given each year to High School Students in Greenville County who excel in scholastic, extracurricular, and community activities.
Isaiah Ramel Hicks, GGL’s 2012 scholarship recipient, embodies these characteristics and much more. He currently attends Woodmont High were he maintains a 3.68 GPA and ranks 69 of 320 students in his senior class. What makes Ramel so unique is that he has been able to excel in all aspects of his life despite adversity and many hardships.
Ramel’s character is one of great humility and respect something that will carry him far in life. This fall Ramel plans to attend Costal Carolina University for three years then transfer to Clemson University where he will pursue a degree in Construction Engineering. Ramel is a very bright an intelligent individual who’s future is promising.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the first intercollegiate
Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans,
was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca,
New York on December
4, 1906. The Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter was chartered on August 24, 1941 in
Greenville, South Carolina
under the Umbrella of the National Organization and the first African-American
Greek-Letter Alumni Chapter
in the Upstate of South Carolina.
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Bro. Williams congratulates Isaiah Ramel Hicks at his award ceremony on May 11, 2012.
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Brother Luke Haze Chatman was born on August 18, 1921. He was initiated into Gamma Gamma Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated on May 18, 1949. As a dedicated member of Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter, he held many chapter officers including Treasure, Secretary and President. In 1955 he became the first District Director of South Carolina and remain in that capacity until 1967. In 1968 he was elected Southern Regional Vice President and held that position until 1972. Brother Chatman strongly believed that education would open all doors to success. He worked tirelessly to improve the education system in Greenville County for more than 30 years.
The Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter looks forward to a lifelong relationship with Ramel and is committed to helping him and others within the community. If you or anyone you know is interested in this scholarship please reach out to any member of the chapter or you can email Brother Terry Williams, twilliams1929@gmail.com for more details. |
