Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Rho Lambda Chapter and the Omicron Rho

Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. recently culminated the 2024-2025 school year of their Project Alpha Leadership Club with the annual Gentlemen Luncheon. The event was held on June 1 at the Vicksburg Event and Business Center. The Gentlemen Luncheon honors the students and graduating seniors for their hard work, community service, and commitment to the program. The speaker was Chandler Jones, a former Project Alpha member and rising senior at Alcorn State University.

This year’s graduating seniors include Denver Foster, Prince Marshall, Kristopher Washington, Xavier Williams, and Cameron Nailor. Each senior was awarded a one- time $250 book scholarship from the chapter’s educational foundation. Several of the young men were also presented Public Service pins for their work with helping The Salvation Army raise funds for those in need.

Project Alpha is a mentoring program for young men ages 12-17 sponsored by Omicron Rho Lambda chapter since 1989. The year of activities include workshops on family values, self-esteem, leadership skills, STEM activities, academic achievement and educational field trips. Guest speakers and mentors are from backgrounds in science, engineering, education, medicine, law, and politics. For more information on Project Alpha Leadership Club, visit https://oplambda.com/.