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Gamma Brothers sing the Alpha Hymn at the Fraternity's campus plot following their rededication ceremony.

Brother Rev. Dr. Wyatt T. Walker (seated), legendary civil rights leader and a 1943 Fraternity initiate through Gamma Chapter, is pictured with fellow Gamma Brothers. Brother Walker served as one of the keynote speakers for the Centennial Celebration.

Spring - Summer 2008

Third House of Alpha:
Chapter Founded by Eugene Kinckle Jones Holds Centennial Celebration Gala

More than 75 college and alumni Brothers who were initiated into the Fraternity through Alpha Phi Alpha's third oldest chapter attended Gamma Chapter's Centennial Celebration Gala at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. Current and former Gamma Brothers came from locations throughout the U.S. to attend the Chapter's 100th Anniversary Celebration.

The weekend Centennial Celebration began with a golf outing. For those who chose not to participate in the golf outing, a registration and hospitality room was made available. During registration, the Brothers received Gamma memorabilia such as shirts, hats and bags that were available only for the event. In addition, the registration package included a welcome letter from the planning committee, discount coupons, tickets for the events and a magazine highlighting local attractions.

Rededication Ceremony

A Rededication Ceremony at the Gamma plot on the Virginia Union University campus was held, which called for Brothers to rededicate their lives to service; reminisced about college days; and remembered Gamma Brothers who have joined Omega Chapter. Following the Rededication Ceremony, Brothers attended the Virginia Union University Homecoming Step Show hosted by the Student Government Association. Later, Brothers attended an informal dinner.

On Saturday morning, Brothers participated in Omega Services and served as pallbearers for Brother William Owens, Ph. D. who served for many years as the Dean of Student Affairs at Virginia Union. Later that morning, Brothers attended a meeting hosted by the present Gamma Chapter members where they heard about the current affairs of Gamma and were told how alumni Brothers can continue to help the Chapter.