Kappa Alpha Psi Overview

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What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi?

Achievement

List the 10 founders of Kappa Alpha Psi, in alphabetical order.

Mr. Elder Watson Diggs, Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander, Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong, Att. Henry Tourner Asher, Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore, Mr. Paul Waymond Caine, Mr. George Wesley Edmonds, Dr. Guy Levis Grant, Mr. Edward Giles Irvin, Sgt. John Milton Lee

When was Kappa Alpha Nu founded and on what campus?

January 5, 1911, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

When was the fraternity incorporated?

May 15, 1911 Signup and view all the answers

On what date was the fraternity's name changed to Kappa Alpha Psi?

April 15, 1915 Signup and view all the answers

What are considered the four points of a diamond?

God, Family, Education, Kappa Signup and view all the answers

What is the complete address of the International Headquarters?

2322-24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19132-4590 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 34th Grand Polemarch?

Rueben A. Shelton III, Esq. Signup and view all the answers

What are the official colors of the fraternity?

Crimson and Cream Signup and view all the answers

What is the official flower of Kappa Alpha Psi?

Carnation with a crimson tint Signup and view all the answers

What chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi exists on FAMU's campus?

Alpha Xi Chapter Signup and view all the answers

What is the charter date of that chapter?

April 22, 1933 Signup and view all the answers

What province is the FAMU Chapter a part of?

The Southern Province Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Grand Chapter and Province level organizational structure?

The positions of Keeper of Records and Keeper of Exchequer are separate positions at the Province level while they are combined as one at the Grand Chapter level. Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between graduate/alumni chapters and undergraduate chapters?

Graduate/alumni chapters are distinguished by the city they are located in, while undergraduate chapters are distinguished by Greek letters at respective colleges or universities. Signup and view all the answers

List the Charter members of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, in alphabetical order.

Mr. Sylvester L. Beasley, Mr. James A. Joyner, Mr. George B. Narin, Mr. Leonard S. Walker Signup and view all the answers

List the five objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi.

To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor; to encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor; to promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members; to assist in the aims and purposes of colleges and universities; and to inspire service in the public interest. Signup and view all the answers

Which founder received his MD from Indiana University?

Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander Signup and view all the answers

Which founder was burned in an explosion?

Mr. Paul Waymond Caine Signup and view all the answers

Which founder pursued a career in journalism?

Mr. Edward Giles Irvin Signup and view all the answers

Which founder was awarded the first laurel wreath and in what year?

Mr. Elder Watson Diggs, 1924 Signup and view all the answers

Which founder left college and returned home to work in coal?

Mr. George Wesley Edmonds Signup and view all the answers

Which two founders practiced dentistry?

Dr. Guy Levis Grant & Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore Signup and view all the answers

He enlisted in 349th Field Artillery in March of 1918 and served overseas as a first-class sergeant and gunner. Which founder is this?

Sgt. John Milton Lee Signup and view all the answers

Which founder earned a DDS degree from Indiana Dental School and practiced dentistry in Indianapolis?

Dr. Guy Levis Grant Signup and view all the answers

Who was burned during an explosion of gaseous materials in his business in 1931?

Mr. Paul Waymond Caine Signup and view all the answers

Which founder received the LL.B degree at the Detroit College of Law in 1928?

Att. Henry Tourner Asher Signup and view all the answers

The highest award available exclusively to non-alumni members for outstanding academic achievements is named after this founder. Who is he?

Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundational Information

Fundamental purpose is ACHIEVEMENT.
Founded on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Incorporated on May 15, 1911.
Name changed to Kappa Alpha Psi on April 15, 1915.

Founders of Kappa Alpha Psi

Mr. Elder Watson Diggs
Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander (received MD from Indiana University)
Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong (namesake for the highest academic award for non-alumni)
Att. Henry Tourner Asher (LL.B degree from Detroit College of Law in 1928)
Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore (practiced dentistry)
Mr. Paul Waymond Caine (burned in a business explosion in 1931)
Mr. George Wesley Edmonds (left college to work in coal)
Dr. Guy Levis Grant (DDS degree and practiced in Indianapolis)
Mr. Edward Giles Irvin (pursued journalism)
Sgt. John Milton Lee (served as sergeant in the 349th Field Artillery during WWI)

Chapter Details

The FAMU chapter is the Alpha Xi Chapter, chartered on April 22, 1933.
Alpha Xi Chapter is part of the Southern Province.

Organizational Structure

Grand Chapter combines the roles of Keeper of Records and Keeper of Exchequer, while these positions are separate at the Province level.
Graduate/alumni chapters are named by city, while undergraduate chapters use Greek letters.

Symbolism and Traditions

Official colors are CRIMSON AND CREAM.
The official flower is the Carnation with a crimson tint.
The four points of a diamond are God, Family, Education, and Kappa.

Achievements and Recognition

Mr. Elder Watts Diggs received the first Laurel Wreath in 1924.
The highest award for academic achievement is named after Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong.

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