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Hales Franciscan High School
The fellowmen of WindyCityGroovers recently conducted a leadership academy with the men of Hales Franciscan High School.
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The History of WindyCityGroovers
In 1990, Great Lakes Regional Director Walter "Philly Dog" Armstrong, who at that time was in Detroit, encouraged the many brothers who were living in Chicago to form a graduate chapter. Groove Phi Groove was not even 30 years old at the time and there were only a handful of chapters west of Detroit. So, in response to Philly Dog's urging, the Chicago Graduate Chapter held its first meeting on the West Side at the home of Fellowman Rayfield McDonald. In attendance were Levon "Chico" Frazier who had gone over at Wilberforce in Ohio, Larry Graves from the Golden Bull Chapter at Johnson C. Smith in North Carolina, Larry Potts from the Yellow Jacket Chapter at West Virginia State, several brothers from Knoxville College in Tennessee, including Leon Gholston, Theodis Hoskins, Steve Wade as well as McDonald. Rounding out the group were brothers who had gone over at Eastern Illinois University, including . Vic Henderson, who was serving as First National Vice President for the national Fellowship, was also a founding member. The chapter has had a long and distinguished history of serving the Chicago community, including helping those in need at the Chicago Food Depository, mentoring young men at places such as Hales Franciscan High School on the South Side of Chicago and helping to raise money for the United Negro College Fund. Based on their major contributions in such a short period of time, the Chicago Graduate Chapter was even selected to host the national Conclave for Groove Phi Groove in 2001.
On a professional level, it's members are recognized for their accomplishments in healthcare, law enforcement, marketing, education, law and many other areas. For more information, click here.
On a professional level, it's members are recognized for their accomplishments in healthcare, law enforcement, marketing, education, law and many other areas. For more information, click here.