The Delta Alpha chapter (#97) at Langston University was installed May 19, 1957 with Past National President Max Mitchell serving as the installing officer. The Alpha chapter performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members of the Delta Alpha chapter include: Maurice Crossland, Willie Baker, Melvin Doren, Orvil Gilyard, Maurice Jackson, Donald Long, Hosea Martin, Embert Moore, Robert Moore, Julian Northington, Donald Oliver, Herman Stewarts, Gerald Tilford, Clifford Wallace, Roy Williams, Paul Young, Charles Durden, Willard Maytubby, William Sims, H. Edison Anderson, James Ewery, and W. E. Perry.
