Alcorn State University Alumni Chicago Chapter since 1919

The Alcorn A & M College Club was organized in March of 1919 at the home of Dr. R.C. Chatman at 4521 S Vincennes Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.     

The club was incorporated in 1930.  The chose motto was and still is "SED ETIAM ACTUM: NON TANTUM VERBUS," which translates to "NOT ONLY BY WORDS BUT BY ACTS."

(History taken almost entirely from the notes and data of one of the founders, John H. Mitchell, D.D.S.)

 OUR Mission

• To help students develop to their full potential through educational achievements

• To assist Alcorn State University in providing educational opportunities and promote education in general

• To improve the quality of life for our community

Chicago Chapter Alumni House

Founders 

L.S. Boatner

Carry L. Briggs

Dr. R.C. Chatman

Mary H. Flowers

Carl Hansberry

J.H. Horton

R.H. Lake

Dr. A.L. Lucas

Dr. John H. Mitchell

J.M. Myers

Atty. L.J. Nash

Dr. Riley F. Thomas

(All founding members are deceased).