The Founding

Al Michael 22a'66

ISBN 13: 9798887600031

Published by Startracker Publishing LLC, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Founding
• Publisher: Startracker Publishing LLC
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798887600031
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 1.27H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 1.27 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 408 grams

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Synopsis

In September of 1963, twelve 'non-traditional', undergraduate Morgan State College (University) students had a slightly different perspective than the norm for college fraternities. 'Non-traditional' in that they were 4 or 5 years older than the regular students, went part time, had heightened responsibilities such as families and full-time jobs. They promoted the development of the 5 gold stars.... Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity and Brotherhood among men. They adopted the concept and motto of 'Building a tradition, not resting upon one'. This book takes an in-depth look into the development of this organization, and those responsible, from its birth to the present day. Additionally, the auto biography of the 'Twelve', and their contributions and achievements within the community. Pictured above are The Honorable Founders of Iota Phi Theta Inc., They are as follows: Albert 'Bus' Hicks, Lonnie C. Spruill, jr., Charles ' Bang Bang' Briscoe, Frank 'Spanky' Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Lewis, Charles Brown, Louis Hudnell, Charles Gregory, Elias 'Tink' Dorsey and Michael Williams.

About the Author

Mr. Michael is a former state Administrator. In the late 80's, he was the Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Baltimore City Foster Care System. As administrator he was responsible for overseeing a 14.2 million dollar lawsuit on behalf of mal-treated foster children. Additionally, monitoring 700 foster homes throughout the city and retiring in 1992. Upon retiring as a Licensed Social Work Associate, he provided mental health services to Baltimore City School based mental health programs such as Universal Counseling Inc., Stith and Associates LLC and Hebron House LLC, all mental health clinics. Currently, he is a manager of Baltimore City for Medicaid Personal Providers LLC. In this capacity, he provides daily support in the management of both the Baltimore and Silver Spring Offices. Mr. Michael is a 1971 graduate of Morgan State University attaining a degree in mathematics/science. Later, Mr. Michael acquired a dual Masters degree in Education/Counseling from Salisbury State University, 1983.