Loyal Brothers Contribute $1.05 Million - 7/1/2007

• Additional Support Needed to Reach $1.5 Million Campaign Goal

• House Renovations on Time and on Budget

We are excited to announce that we are on time and on budget with the renovations to the Chapter House. Construction is scheduled to be completed in July, just in time for our August move-in. As this aerial view of the house suggests, a project of this magnitude is certainly ... read more

Supporting Alpha-Phi Zeta Is a Family Affair - 7/1/2007

Spotlight on the Moore Family: Frank, Alpha Phi 577, Jimmy, Alpha Phi 643, and Brian, Alpha Phi 1237

Frank Moore says he came to college not knowing anything about fraternities. As he went through open rush, he met the men of Lambda Chi Alpha and joining seemed like a fun thing to do. Although it created a bit of a financial responsibility for his parents, Frank pledged Alpha-Phi ... read more

Affording Opportunities to the Men of Alpha-Phi Zeta - 7/1/2007

Spotlight on James S. Nolen, Alpha Phi 659

For Jim Nolen, giving to the campaign for LCA means helping provide an environment where young men can gain the confidence and interest to explore new possibilities as he did.

Growing up in Gadsden, Alabama, Jim gained very little exposure to different cultures. So when he and a group of friends pledged Alpha-Phi Zeta together, it ... read more

Active Chaprter Excited to Move in to New Chapter House - 7/1/2007

The 2007-08 school year has been very productive at Alpha-Phi Zeta.
The entire brotherhood is excited about moving into our excellent new house this fall and under the leadership of our High Zeta, everyone is working to continue Chapter improvements in every aspect.

37 New Associates Initiated

Recruitment has been extremely successful as we initiated 31 young men last fall ... read more

Saying Goodbye to the Old House and An Old Friend - 9/2/2006

by Jim Hedgspeth - Alpha Phi 735

The 1969-1970 school year at the University of Alabama had some very
memorable events-some good, some not so. On the positive side, Coach Bryant
got his 100th victory at Alabama against Clemson (even though the team
ultimately went 6-5). Ray Charles & Stevie Wonder came to campus to
entertain. The basketball team broke a 22-game ... read more

Ray Charles, Dark Basements, and Purple Passion - 9/2/2006

by Jim Seale - Alpha Phi 627

There are a million great memories from the Lambda Chi house of the early 1960's. I lived in the old chapter house at 729 10th Avenue, next to Denny Stadium for three years. It was a great time in my life and LXA was a big part of it. I met my wife of 42 years, Carol, at a party at the old house. We had a lot of great parties and pledge swaps there. When ... read more

Lambda Chi Man of the Year: Forrest Bailey - 9/2/2006

The Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Outstanding Undergraduate Man of the Year Award is named in memory of Lambda Chi Alpha’s second executive director, who led the Fraternity from 1942 until his death in November of 1968. This award is the highest honor that an undergraduate Lambda Chi can receive.

Duke Flad labored with love and profound dedication for more than a quarter of a century for Lambda ... read more

The History of 729 10th Avenue - 9/1/2006

By Bobby Ray Hicks Alpha Phi 520

Alpha Phi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha to date has had three houses. The first of the three was located at the southwest corner of University Avenue (now Blvd) and Sorority Row. The site is presently occupies by Reese Phifer Hall. In the late 1920’s, the University administration wished to build a new student benter and chose the first Alpha Phi Zeta House ... read more

Alpha – Phi Thrives Post WWII - 9/1/2006

Taken from information shared by Brother Bob Long, Theta Nu 166, one of many post-WWII brothers who affiliated with Alpha Phi Zeta.

As World War II ended in1945, and most of us had been away from home, many veterans who were brothers initiated at other chapters decided to attend the University of Alabama. The fraternity house had actually been used by the University as a girl’s dorm ... read more

Alpha Phi 211 – Robert R. Austin – Class of 1938 - 9/1/2006

Editors Note: “The Tradition” would like to extend a huge thank you to Brother Robert R. Austin, Alpha Phi 211, who reached out to the Alpha Phi Zeta after receiving the Spring Edition of this newsletter. Mr. Austin shared some memories and personal information that we would like to pass along.

“Love of Football” was the reason Robert decided to attend The University of Alabama all the ... read more

Alpha Phi 1400 is the 250,000th Initiate - 8/28/2006

On April 28, 2006, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity reached another significant milestone when it initiated its 250,000th member.

In an evening ceremony conducted by the brothers of Alpha-Phi Zeta, eight associates were initiated, including Taylor George who was designated as the 250,000th member- as well as becoming Alpha Phi 1400. George’s father, Gene George (who was initiated at Texas ... read more

Legacy! My Father…My Brother…My Friend - 4/12/2006

By Tom Lackey – Alpha Phi 957

The uniqueness did not occur to me at the time, in fact, I was only vaguely aware of it. It proved to be responsible for a great deal of what would soon shape my future and determine my role in it! At the time I pledged Lambda Chi Alpha in 1977, I was not merely an eighteen year old University of Alabama incoming college freshman, I was a ... read more

Epsilon Omicron Six-OH-Two Retires - 4/12/2006

In recognition of his life-long commitment to the ideals of our fraternity, the inaugural Jerry Dean Hillman Award was presented to Dr. Richard Krause during Homecoming festivities last fall. Despite being initiated at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Krause became one of Alpha Phi Zeta’s most ardent supporters. Serving as our chapter advisor for over a decade, Dr. Krause directly influenced ... read more

Bob Baumhower Initiated – Alpha Phi 1368 - 9/10/2005

After thirty-two years, Bob Baumhower of Fairhope, Alabama, was honorarily initiated Alpha Phi 1368 on January 6, 2005. Many of you may remember the years that Brother Baumhower played at the University of Alabama with great success. The 6-time Pro-Bowler for the Miami Dolphins, under head coach Don Shula, and the All-SEC, All-American Crimson Tide football player has achieved great success on ... read more

Brother in Service…… - 9/10/2005

The Alpha Phi Zeta has recently learned of deployments and service of several of our Brothers. I am certain that this is not a complete list and would like to get the word out to all Brothers to send information of Brothers in Service to us so that we may inform the Chapter of the whereabouts of our most courageous Brothers. Their information will be posted in the next alumni newsletter. For ... read more