On May 9th, 1969, ten Lincoln University undergraduate students were initiated into Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Incorporated. These ten men are charter members of Groove Phi Groove – Lion Chapter, also known as The Mighty Lion. The charter members of The Mighty Lion are collectively known as the Terminous Ten.
The Spring 1969 initiates included the following Lincoln University students:
- 01 Henry Houston (Fats)
- 02 James Smith (Baby Doll)
- 03 Alfredo Llamas (Answer Man)
- 04 Ellis Simpson (Stern)
- 05 Michael Haskins (Sly Guy)
- 06 William Trower (Silent One)
- 07 Derek David (Song Bird)
- 08 Anthony Smalls (Specks)
- 09 Bernard Rouse (Crooner)
- 10 David Sampson (Spokesman)