March
28, 2007
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER OF
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN UNIVERSITY TO
HOST THE FIFTH ANNUAL DR. FRANK (TICK) COLEMAN
AWARDS LUNCHEON
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY,
PA ~ The Philadelphia Chapter of the Alumni Association of
Lincoln University (AALU) will host the Fifth Annual Dr.
Frank “Tick” Coleman
Awards Luncheon at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the
Holiday Inn Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia.
The luncheon celebrates outstanding
alumni achievements and raises funds for student scholarships.
Recipients of the award also have enthusiastically supported
the University and the AALU. This year’s honorees
include:
- Dr. Edward S. Cooper ’46,
retired cardiologist and professor emeritus, University
of Pennsylvania;
- Donald Hunt ’77, “The Philadelphia Tribune” sports
editor & author;
- Rep. Cherelle L. Parker ’94,
member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives,
200th Legislative District; and
- Sharman Lawrence MHS ’98,
founder of the AALU Graduate Chapter.
Dr. Coleman ’35, affectionately known as "Mr. Lincoln
University,” is a native Philadelphian who has advised
and counseled young people for over 70 years. He created
this luncheon to celebrate the history of Lincoln University
and to recognize those alumni whose achievements bring honor
to his alma mater.
Dr. Coleman was the first black
quarterback on the Central High School Public League Championship
teams in 1929 and 1930. Being
one of the first three black scouts to earn the Eagle Scout
Badge, the Boy Scouts of America has named a service award
in his honor. He has made significant contributions to
the Philadelphia community through his work with such organizations
as the Christian St. YMCA, Salvation Army, Peace Corp, and
the NAACP. Dr. Coleman also has received Lincoln University’s
Outstanding Alumnus Award for his robust commitment to the
university and his efforts as a member of its Board of Trustees.
A
ticket to the luncheon costs $50. Proceeds benefit
The Archie Goodwin Jr. Financial Aid Fund that supports students
attending Lincoln University. For tickets and souvenir
booklet advertisements, contact Rachel Branson at (973) 641-0884
or luphillyalumni@gmail.com.
The Philadelphia Chapter of Alumni
Association of Lincoln University celebrates 40 years of dedicated,
loyal and committed service to Lincoln University’s alumni
in the Philadelphia area. For
additional information on becoming a member or making a contribution,
contact Branson by using the information listed above. The
Alumni Association meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday
at the Lincoln University Graduate Center, 3020 Market Street
in Philadelphia.
