Philosophies

This is all about how we do, what we do.

Colors

Black – representing authority, power, and dignity
White – stands for the starting anew with the unlimited opportunity to seize every moment
New Gold – representing wisdom, perseverance, and rejuvenation

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Prayer

Dear Lord, continue to guide us as we strive to be better men. Give us strength, wisdom and courage to face each new day. We accept no excuses, as we aim to be very thorough, even when we have only just a minute, knowing that we are the masters of our fate; we are the captain of our soul. In your name we  pray, Amen.

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Hymn

(Sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne)
And now we are the members of the Alpha ESQuires
We proudly give our support to thee and for the name that we stand
For Alpha ESQuires – For true Brotherhood
We proudly give our support to thee for the ALPHA ESQUIRES.

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Coral Rose

The coral rose. The coral rose is a symbol of enthusiasm and desire, qualities that any young man should possess. A man should be enthusiastic in everything he does and strives to do and should desire to better himself, others, and the community around him.

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Oath of Good Will

As a man of Alpha ESQ, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world. I am not perfect…yet I am growing…and with the support of my brothers, my mentor and my family…I will reach my goals. Realizing that…it’s all about the "Better Making of Men." …but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 

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Alpha ESQuires of Cleveland, OH Shield

Alpha: Beginning
Torch: Enlightenment
Books: Scholarship
E: Excellence - S: Service - Q: Quality
2009: Year Founded
Overall Goals: Scholarship, Leadership, Excellence, Progress
DAL: Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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