MTA Test
Name changed officially:
April 15th, 1915 as Kappa Alpha Psi
Ezra D Alexander
Born in Bloomington, Indiana on July 18,1891 Indiana University in the fall of 1910 and graduated from Indiana University in 1917 Received his M.D. degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in 1919. Practiced medicine in Indianapolis for nearly 50 years
John Milton Lee
Born in Danville, Indiana on September 7, 1890 died January 3rd 1958 He completed three years of pre-medical work before leaving the university. He subsequently Enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University but had to withdraw from both. Enlisted in the Army in 1917, president of the Fairview Golf Club, the first Negro Golf Club in Pennsylvania
Marcus P Blakemore
Born in Franklin, Indiana in 1889 died in October 1959 Left Indiana University, he organized the Electric Engineering Company, fought in World War I. He later entered the Dental School of the University of Pittsburgh, from which he graduated with a DDS degree in 1923. In 1949, becamethe first Black to receive the MS degree in Prosthetic Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School.
George W Edmonds
Born in Knight Township, Indiana on August 13, 1890 died June 1962 Enrolled at Indiana University in the fall of 1910. Didn't finish college.
Nu Chapter
Purdue University 1920
Delta Chapter
Wilberforce University 1915
Laurel Wreath Commission
13 Members who give out Laurel Wreath
Achievement Commission
13 member board that hands out awards other than the Laurel Wreath.
HQ:
2322-24 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590
Publicity and Publications Commission
Grand Historian and 4 members appointed by Grand Polemarch responsible for PR policies
Executive Committee- Operates on behalf of the Grand Board of Directors
Grand Polemarch - Thomas L. Battles Senior Grand Vice Polemarch - Reuben A Shelton III, ESQ Junior Grand Vice Polemarch - Chastin L. Gammage Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer - Chester Leaks
Alpha Chapter
Indiana University 1911
Epsilon Chapter
Lincoln University 1915
Grand Board of Directors Alumni
Linnes Finney Jr, ESQ, Ronald V. Julun, Jimmy McMikle
Upsilon Chapter
Los Angeles State University 1923
Grand Board of Directors Undergrad
Matthew N. Simmons, Deion L. Garner, Edward Desmond Taylor
Chartered and incorporated:
May 15th, 1911 as Kappa Alpha Nu
Kappa Chapter
Meharry Medical College 1919
Fraternal Counsel
Member who's an attorney and responsible for all legal matters. Appointed by Grand Polemarch with consent from board.
Pi Chapter
Morehouse College 1921
Phi Chapter
Phi - University of Buffalo 1924
Iota Chapter
University of Chicago 1918
Beta Chapter
University of Illinois 1913
Gamma Chapter
University of Iowa 1914
Mu Chapter
University of Kansas 1920
Sigma Chapter
University of Michigan 1922
Psi Chapter
University of Minnesota 1924
Eta Chapter
University of Nebraska 1916
Rho Chapter
Washburn University 1921
Tau Chapter
West Virginia State College 1923
Founded:
January 5th, 1911 as Kappa Alpha Nu
The Objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
1. To unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity 2. To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor 3. To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members 4. To assist the aims and purpose of colleges and universities 5. To inspire service in the public interest.
Council of Province Polemarch's
Advisory council consisting of Province Polemarch's appointed by Grand Polemarch. Chaired by Senior Grand Polemarch.
Guy L Grant
Born in New Albany, Indiana on April 9, 1891 and died on Nov 1973. Graduated with an A.B. degree in 1915. In 1920, he received the D.D.S. degree from Indiana University Dental School; practiced dentistry for over 50 years. Grand Historian for 16 years Guy Levis Grant Award is named in his honor to undergraduate members of the fraternity who exhibit extra meritorious contributions to the Fraternity's advancement.
Henry T Asher
Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 30, 1890 died March 1963 He graduated from Indiana University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1914 Attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned his MA degree in 1917. Received the degree of LL.B. from the Detroit College of Law in 1928.
Edward G Irvin
Born in Spencer, Indiana on August 13, 1893 died Nov 1982 Didn't return after Spring 1911. Pursued Journalistic Career. Enlisted in World War I Organized and operated the Afro-American Manufacturing Company in Chicago Member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges. Edward G. Irvin Award, bestowed upon the most outstanding Undergraduate Chapter. Received Laurel Wreath
Byron K Armstrong
Born in Westfield, Indiana on April 8, 1892 died in June 1980 He enrolled at Howard University in 1909 and transferred to Indiana University in the fall of 1910 graduated 1913. Master's degree from Columbia University in 1914 and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Michigan in 1940 6th Laurel Wreath was conferred upon him. The Byron K. Armstrong Scholars Award, the only Grand Chapter award available to fraternity Undergraduate members for outstanding achievement,
Elder Watson Diggs-
Born on December 23, 1883 in Madisonville, Kentucky died November 1947. He enrolled at Howard University in 1908, and transferred to Indiana University in the fall of 1910. First Black to earn an A.B. degree from Indiana University's School of Education and his Master's degree of Education from Howard University in 1944. Awarded the Fraternity's first Laurel Wreath in 1924. The second highest award available to celebrate a member's achievements or service to the fraternity is dedicated in his name.
Paul W Caine
Born on May 17, 1890 in Greencastle, Indiana died on April 1931 Never finished his sophomore year and set up Caine Catering Company Outstanding Alumni Chapters are presented the Paul W. Caine Award, named in his honor.
Chi Chapter
Boston University 1924
Executive Director
COO, manages International HQ staff, coordinates and implements programs
Fraternity Auditor
Certified CPA, appointed by Grand Polemarch, recommended by Grand Keeper of records and Exchequer with consent of Grand Board of Directors
Omicron Chapter
Columbia University 1921
Governing Documents
Constitution: compilation of fundamental rules governing the Fraternity. Statues: Laws enacted at Grand Chapter meetings that amplify provisions of the Constitution
Council of Jr Province Vice Polemarch's
Counsel of Jr Province Polemarch's and the undergrad members of Grand Board chaired by Jr Grand Vice Polemarch
Council of Sr Province Vice Polemarch's-
Counsel of Sr Province Polemarch's chaired by Sr Grand Vice Polemarch
Who wrote the constitution?
Elder Watson Diggs wrote original constitution. Elder Watson digs, J Wilkins, and W. Ellis Stewart wrote the codified edition
Original Grand board & creators of the coat of arms:
Elder Watson Diggs, Byron K Armstrong, John M. Lee
Grand Board of Directors - Responsible for managing affairs of the Fraternity
Grand Polemarch - Thomas L. Battles Senior Grand Vice Polemarch - Reuben A Shelton III, ESQ Junior Grand Vice Polemarch - Chastin L. Gammage Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer - Chester Leaks Grand Board of Directors Alumni: Linnes Finney Jr,ESQ, Ronald V. Julun, Jimmy McMikle Grand Board of Directors Undergrad: Matthew N. Simmons, Deion L. Garner, Edward Desmond Taylor
Grand Chapter Officers
Grand Polemarch - Thomas L. Battles Senior Grand Vice Polemarch - Reuben A Shelton III, ESQ Junior Grand Vice Polemarch - Chastin L. Gammage Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer - Chester Leaks Grand Strategus - Brandon T. Grant Grand Lt.Strtegus - Denzel B. Washington Grand Chapter nominating Committee Chairman - Chauncy E. Haynes Grand Historian - Kevin Scott
Xi Chapter
Howard University 1920
Theta Chapter
Northwestern University 1917
Kappa Hymn
O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, The Pride of all our hearts. True manliness, fidelity, Thou ever dost impart. The source of our delights and joys, And happiness thou art, O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part. O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part. Now in the days of happiness, Of pleasure and good cheer. I lift a cup of joy and health, To every member here. To those who loved and toiled and strove, For thee in other years. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear. When all our student days are done, And we from school must go. Still we will honor, love and sing Thy praises o'er and o'er. We'll live for thee, we'll strive for thee, We'll all thy ways adore, we'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore. We'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore
Zeta Chapter
Ohio State University 1915
Omega Chapter
Omega - Drake University 1925
Lambda Chapter
Temple University 1920
How many active members does a chapter need?
Undergrad Chapter needs at least 7 active members while Grad needs 10
