Local Kansas Citians Honored at Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s 72nd Southwestern Regional Conference

  • From left: Marion Jordon, Sr. and wife, Denise Jordon, owners of The Kansas City Globe newspaper receive the Business Award presented by Brandon Hill, Southwestern Regional Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. photo/George Barrett
    From left: Marion Jordon, Sr. and wife, Denise Jordon, owners of The Kansas City Globe newspaper receive the Business Award presented by Brandon Hill, Southwestern Regional Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. photo/George Barrett
  • Accepting the Education Award for Dr. Tyjaun Lee (unable to attend) are some of the staff at the Metropolitan Community College, from left: Dr. Larry Rideaux, Letonia Torrence, Timothy Jones, Ella Carrol, Glennie Whitaker, Brandon Hill, Southwestern Regional Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (presenter) and John Hudson. photo/George Barrett
    Accepting the Education Award for Dr. Tyjaun Lee (unable to attend) are some of the staff at the Metropolitan Community College, from left: Dr. Larry Rideaux, Letonia Torrence, Timothy Jones, Ella Carrol, Glennie Whitaker, Brandon Hill, Southwestern Regional Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (presenter) and John Hudson. photo/George Barrett
  • Leo Prieto, ( center) and Andre Sigler ( right) accept the Community Service Award for the Linwood YMCA presented by Brandon Hill, Southwestern Regional Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. photo/George Barrett
    Leo Prieto, ( center) and Andre Sigler ( right) accept the Community Service Award for the Linwood YMCA presented by Brandon Hill, Southwestern Regional Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. photo/George Barrett
  • From left: KCMO Councilwoman Melissa Robinson, Civic Leader Awardee and Alvin Brooks, Community Advocacy Awardee. photo/ George Barrett
    From left: KCMO Councilwoman Melissa Robinson, Civic Leader Awardee and Alvin Brooks, Community Advocacy Awardee. photo/ George Barrett
KCG-- The 72nd Southwestern Regional Conference of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was held April 4-7 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. One of the highlights of the conference was the “First Class Experience Awards Gala” held Saturday, April 6 where awards in various categories were presented. Shown below and inside on page 5 are photo highlights of the awards presentations and the gala.

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