Kappa Alpha Psi Study Guide Part 2
Who wrote Invictus?
William E Henley
Kappa Toast Song
To burning sands and days of yore, To Brothers dear we'll see no more, For those to come we live and die, In dear old Kappa Alpha Psi. So here we now rededicate, Ourselves to Thee O Kappa great, Of all of this we proudly boast, In Phi Nu Pi we give this toast!
Distinguished Citizen Award
Distinguished citizen of city where Grand Chapter is held, contributions to city
Parlimentary procedure
1. The meeting is called to order by the Polemarch 2. Roll is taken if there is any doubt of quorum 3. The minutes of the previous meeting are read by the Keeper of Records 4. The report of the Keeper of Exchequer is given for approval 5. Reports from standing committees 6. Reports from special committees 7. Unfinished business is considered 8. New business is taken up 9. Polemarch turns the meeting over to the program committee 10. Adjournment
When was the new intake program developed and by whom?
1990: Ullysses S. McBride
Single Letter Chapters
Alpha Indiana University - 1911 Beta University of Illinois - 1913 Gamma University of Iowa - 1914 Delta Wilberforce University - 1915 Epsilon Lincoln University - 1915 Zeta Ohio State University - 1915 Eta University of Nebraska - 1916 Theta Northwestern University - 1917 Iota University of Chicago - 1918 Kappa Meharry Medical College - 1919
Founder
Atty. Henry Tourner Asher 1890 - 1963 Woodburn, KY Instructor
How is a Senior Vice Province Polemarch elected?
By voting delegates during the Province Council.
Which Founder has the highest award named in his honor, available to undergraduate members in "Good Standing" for academic achievement?
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Founder
Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong 1890 - 1980 Westfield, IN Professor
Founder
Dr. Guy Levis Grant 1891 - 1973 New Albany, IN Dentist
Founder
Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore 1889 - 1959 Franklin, IN Dentist
Which Founder has the highest award named in his honor, available to an undergraduate chapter for outstanding achievements?
Edward Giles Irvin
Founder
Edward Giles Irvin 1893 - 1982 Spencer, IN Journalist
Which Founder has the second highest award named in his honor, available to members in "Good Standing" for meritorious achievement?
Elder Watson Diggs
Which Founder was Grand Polemarch for 6 consecutive years and was awarded the first Laurel Wreath (Frat's highest recognition) in 1924?
Elder Watson Diggs
Founder
Elder Watson Diggs 1883 - 1947 Madisonville, KY Educator
Founder
George Wesley Edmonds 1890 - 1962 Knight Township, IN Coal Miner
What is the role of the Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer?
He is an elected national officer who serves as chief financial officer of the Frat and is responsible for the fiscal and corporate records of the Frat
Founder
John Milton Lee 1890 - 1958 Danville, IN Army
Stance on Hazing
Kappa Alpha Psi has never condoned hazing but is aware it still happens. In 1990 kappa along with other NPHC organizations issued a statement announcing the elimination of pledging. The fraternity backed its stance by releasing executive order one in 1988, two in 1993, and three in 1994. Three being the most recent one states that "any member, who participates in underground pledge activities, or hazing of any kind, shall be expelled from the Fraternity.
Single letter chapters
Lambda Temple University - 1920 Mu University of Kansas - 1920 Nu Purdue University - 1920 Xi Howard University - 1920 Omicron Columbia University - 1921 Pi Morehouse College - 1921 Rho Washburn University - 1921 Sigma University of Michigan - 1922 Tau West Virginia State University - 1923 Upsilon UCLA - 1923 Phi University of Buffalo - 1924 Chi Boston University - 1924 Psi University of Minnesota - 1924 Omega Drake University - 1925
Who were the founders of The Kappa League?
Mel L. Davis and Edgar H. Bishop.
What is the official name for the KAPsi intake program?
Membership Training Academy
Humanitarian Award
Nonmembers, contributions to society
Which Province is home to the first alumni chapter, The Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter?
North Central Province
Which Province is home to the IHQ?
Northeastern Province
Founder
Paul Waymond Caine 1890 - 1931 Charleston, IN Caterer
The five phases of Kappa League are?
Self-Identify, Training, Competition, Social, Health Education
What is the official website of KAPsi?
www.KappaAlphaPsi1911.org
