Brother Randy Macon Memorial Scholarship 2018 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Nu Tau Lambda Chapter Orange County, Ca $1000 College Scholarship Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy. The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha's principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. Alpha Phi Alpha chapters were established at other colleges and universities, many of them historically black institutions, soon after the founding at Cornell. The first alumni chapter was established in 1911. While continuing to stress academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognized the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African Americans. Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood at the forefront of the African-American community's fight for civil rights through leaders such as W.E.B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul Robeson, Lionel Richie and many others. True to its form as the “first of firsts,” Alpha Phi Alpha has been interracial since 1945. Since its founding on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color around the world. www.ocalphas.org Scholarship Application Complete and Return to: Email: [email protected] -- OR -- Hardcopy can be mailed to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Nu Tau Lambda Chapter / Larry Jones P.O. Box 6486 Anaheim, CA 92826 *Applications must be received by May 31, 2019* The criteria for selection include, but are not limited to the following: 1. High School Graduating Senior. 2. Minimum grade point average of 2.90 (Official Transcript Required) 3. 2 Personal references: a teacher, a counselor/administrator, or a community member 4. Please respond in essay form of 800 to 1200 words to one of the following topics: a. How will I be a positive role model to other African-Americans in the community? b. Why do I think I should be awarded this scholarship? c. Why did you choose to apply for this Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship? 5. Personal Interview 6. Photo, with signed photo release for scholarship promotions Recipient will be notified by June 10, 2019 A scholarship of $1000.00 is granted payable in two installments of $500.00 after a receipt of official certification of admission for the students first semester. The first www.ocalphas.org semester scholarship money is forfeited if not claimed by October 28, 2019. The second semester scholarship money is forfeited if not claimed by February 24, 2020. www.ocalphas.org Applicant Information Name:____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ City___________________________ State_____________ Zip____________ Email_______________ Phone (H)_____________ (C)______________ High School______________________________________ Activity Record This should be done in the form of a one-page report. 1. High School Activities, including organizations and sports. 2. Outside School Activities, including Church, Clubs, Volunteer work, etc...... 3. Hobbies and Travel. 4. Work Experience, including Employment Dates, and a description of responsibilities. College Information 1. State your major goals, educational objectives and any other information which would help us in evaluating your application package. Please include your anticipated major and career. 2. What do you consider to be your most outstanding contribution to school, church or community? 3. What personal qualities to you have which could enhance your success in College? 4. Which schools are you applying to for fall admission? www.ocalphas.org Certificate of Understanding If I am granted the Nu Tau Lambda Scholarship, I understand that I must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.9 and I must present a transcript of my grades to receive the monies involved. A deficiency in G.P.A or failure to report to the Nu Tau Lambda Scholarship Committee on the dates listed earlier, may result in forfeiture of the scholarship. Declaration "I declare that all of the information and statements provided in the Scholarship Application are true. I understand that any falsification of my information on this application will render the application null and void. I have also requested that the official and sealed transcript will be provided to the Nu Tau Lambda Scholarship Committee, along with any other necessary documents requested by the Committee. I am willing to appear before the Committee for an interview, and provide any additional information if necessary. I further agree to accept the final decision of the Nu Tau Lambda Chapter Scholarship Committee of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Applicants Signature__________________________________ Date_______________ Parent/ Legal Guardian Signature________________________ Date_______________ www.ocalphas.org Randolph "Randy" Benny Macon was born February 18, 1951 in Donalsonville, GA. He was educated in Houston County School System and graduated in 1969 from E.R. Grimsley High school in Ashford, AL. Randy obtained his BS degree in Business Administration from Tuskegee Institute and his MBA from Atlanta University. In his sophomore year at Tuskegee Institute, Randy became a member of Gamma Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was very involved with the chapter, was Dean of Pledgees, and participated in numerous community service projects. Randy continued his zeal to help others and later became a Charter Member of Nu Tau Lambda Chapter in Orange County, CA. He was Nu Tau Lambda Chapter’s first President. Other offices he held within the chapter were Secretary, Dean of Pledgees, and Chairperson for Project Alpha and Board Member for Nu Tau Lambda Community Services Corporation. Randy also participated in Mentoring programs for young Black males. He was often a key note speaker for the community’s Black History programs. www.ocalphas.org Randy met the love of his life, Janice Williams, at Tuskegee Institute. They were married June 2, 1973 and celebrated 42 years of marriage on June 2, 2015. Randy and Janice were blessed with three children: Tamieka, Jamanee and Madisa. He was very involved in his children’s lives. Randy made sure they patterned their lives after Christ and accompanied them to Sunday school and Church. He attended their soccer, basketball, football, track & field, baseball and volleyball games. He was blessed to attend Madisa’s doctoral ceremony at UNC when she received her PhD in Toxicology. Randy provided a quality life for his family. He worked as a Price Analyst for Northrop Grumman for over 30 plus years. He played tennis and golf as a form of relaxation. Randy was also very active in his church, Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Church, Santa Ana, CA. He was a Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of Sunday School, member of the Trustee Board, Men Sunday school class, Couple Ministry, member of the non-denominational Bible Study Class and a member of the Choir. Randy was a people’s person. He organized the first successful Macon 1st Cousin Reunion in the Gordon / Dothan area and made sure to keep in contact with his parents, friends, relatives, wife’s relatives and everyone he met. Randy transitioned to be with the Lord on July 10, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife Janice, three children: Tamieka, Jamanee, and Dr. Madisa Macon and three grandchildren: Leone Yisrael, Chachmoni, and Yanai Ben-Yisrael who will carry on his legacy. www.ocalphas.org .