Which founder is noted for being the first founder to be entered into the chapter as a deceased brother?

Which founder is noted for being the first founder to be entered into the chapter as a deceased brother?

• A. Henry A. Callis
• B. Eugene Kinckle Jones
• C. Charles H. Chapman
• D. Vertner Woodson Tandy

Answer: (C)

In Alpha Phi Alpha history, founders are honored posthumously as deceased members, and this question tests who among the founders was recognized first in that way. Charles H. Chapman is noted as the first founder to be entered into the chapter as a deceased brother. This reflects that his death occurred earlier than the other founders’ deaths, so his name appeared first when memorialization of the founders began. The other founders were memorialized later as their passes occurred in time, but Chapman holds the first position in that record. This helps anchor your understanding of how the fraternity historically honors its founders.

In Alpha Phi Alpha history, founders are honored posthumously as deceased members, and this question tests who among the founders was recognized first in that way. Charles H. Chapman is noted as the first founder to be entered into the chapter as a deceased brother. This reflects that his death occurred earlier than the other founders’ deaths, so his name appeared first when memorialization of the founders began. The other founders were memorialized later as their passes occurred in time, but Chapman holds the first position in that record. This helps anchor your understanding of how the fraternity historically honors its founders.