Which statement about the first Honorary members is true?

Which statement about the first Honorary members is true?

• A. They were Mr. George Fletcher and Rev. E. U. A Brooks
• B. They were Mr. George Fletcher and Edward Newton
• C. They were Rev. E. U. A Brooks and Edward Newton
• D. They were Mr. George Fletcher and Henry Arthur Callis

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is recalling who was recognized as the first Honorary members of Alpha Phi Alpha. The historically documented pair to receive honorary status at the outset were Mr. George Fletcher and Rev. E. U. A. Brooks. This pairing reflects the fraternity’s practice of honoring supporters from the broader community who contributed to its early development, distinct from the Founders or charter members who formed the organization itself. The other names listed are figures associated with the fraternity in different roles (for example, some are founding members), but they are not the first two honored in this way.

The idea being tested is recalling who was recognized as the first Honorary members of Alpha Phi Alpha. The historically documented pair to receive honorary status at the outset were Mr. George Fletcher and Rev. E. U. A. Brooks. This pairing reflects the fraternity’s practice of honoring supporters from the broader community who contributed to its early development, distinct from the Founders or charter members who formed the organization itself. The other names listed are figures associated with the fraternity in different roles (for example, some are founding members), but they are not the first two honored in this way.