Kappa Alpha Psi Flashcards

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Who was Elder Watson Diggs?

Principal, first person to serve as Grand Polemarch, received Laurel Wreath Award in 1924.

What degree did Ezra Dee Alexander receive in 1919?

MD degree.

What is Byron Kenneth Armstrong known for?

He established the Chicago Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi.

What was Henry Tourner Asher's profession?

Attorney. Signup and view all the answers

When did Marcus Peter Blakemore earn his dental degree?

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What chapter did Paul Waymond Caine help establish?

Beta, Gamma, & Delta chapters of Kappa Alpha Nu. Signup and view all the answers

What did George Wesley Edmonds work on?

Coal mines. Signup and view all the answers

What degrees did Guy Levis Grant earn?

BS degree in 1915 and DS degree in 1920. Signup and view all the answers

What newspaper did Edward Giles Irvin establish?

The Shinning Star. Signup and view all the answers

What chapter did John Milton Lee establish?

Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission statement of Kappa Alpha Psi?

To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor, in a bond of fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

What qualities did the Kappa founders possess?

Imagination, ambition, courage, determination. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about Kappa Alpha Psi?

It is the 2nd oldest existing collegiate historically Black Greek Letter Fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the temporary name of the organization at its founding?

Alpha Omega. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of all the Black Greek organizations?

The Divine Nine. Signup and view all the answers

What are the first two lines of the Greek alphabet?

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta; Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu. Signup and view all the answers

What are the last two lines of the Greek alphabet?

Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma; Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the founders of Kappa Alpha Psi?

Elder Watson Diggs, Byron Kenneth Armstrong, Ezra Dee Alexander, Henry Tourner Asher, Paul Waymond Caine, Marcus Peter Blakemore, George Wesley Edmonds, Edward Giles Irvin, Guy Levis Grant, John Milton Lee. Signup and view all the answers

When was the organization renamed Kappa Alpha Psi?

December 1914. Signup and view all the answers

When did Kappa Alpha Nu become the first incorporated Black Fraternity?

May 15, 1911. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founders of Kappa Alpha Psi

Elder Watson Diggs: First Grand Polemarch, received the Laurel Wreath Award in 1924.
Byron Kenneth Armstrong: Founded the oldest alumni chapter in Chicago, IL.
Ezra Dee Alexander: Achieved an MD degree in 1919.
Henry Tourner Asher: Attorney who graduated from Detroit College of Law in 1928.
Paul Waymond Caine: Key in establishing multiple chapters and was the first founder to die, fatally burned in an explosion.
George Wesley Edmonds: Worked in coal mines.
Guy Levis Grant: Dentist with BS in 1915 and DS in 1920; served as Grand Historian.
Edward Giles Irvin: Journalist who founded The Shinning Star newspaper in 1922.
John Milton Lee: First Negro to engage in combat in Germany and established the Lambda chapter.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Second oldest collegiate historically Black Greek Letter Fraternity, and first intercollegiate fraternity incorporated as a national body.
Founded on January 5, 1911, with chapters founded at Indiana University.
Colors are Crimson and Cream, with the motto "Achievement in every field of human endeavor."

Evolution and Structure

Organization initially named Alpha Omega during formation with Diggs as president and Irvin as temporary secretary.
Renamed Kappa Alpha Psi in December 1914, effective April 15, 1915.
First incorporated Black Fraternity record on May 15, 1911.

Mission Statement

Aims to unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor, promoting honorable achievement and welfare of members.
Encourages service to public interests and supports colleges and universities.

Greek Alphabet Knowledge

First two lines of the Greek alphabet: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta; Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu.
Last two lines of the Greek alphabet: Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma; Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega.

The Divine Nine

Refers to all the historically Black Greek organizations.

Notable Achievements

1923: Marcus Peter Blakemore earns his dental degree.
1922: Edward Giles Irvin's contribution with The Shinning Star newspaper.
1928: Henry Tourner Asher graduates with his law degree.

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Test your knowledge of Kappa Alpha Psi with these informative flashcards. Each card offers key details about prominent members and their contributions. Perfect for fraternity history enthusiasts and members preparing for quizzes.