He was the 16th Grand Polemarch and 19th Laurel Wreath award recipient.
Who attends the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference?
All officers must attend
The meeting is for all newly approved members.
The meeting teaches leadership
Leadership
How many people serve on the executive committee? What are their positions and names?
4 members serve on the executive committee
Grand Polemarch
Ruben A. Shelton III Esq
Senior Grand Polemarch
Jimmy McKikle
Junior Grand Vice Polemarch
Myles C. Miller
Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer
Rhen C. Bass Sr. CPA
What is the primary purpose of the training conducted at the C. Rodger Wilson Conference (CRWC)?
To train for leadership
To disseminate information about the operations of the fraternity to the members
How are undergraduate chapters designated?
The school, the Greek letter, and the province
How are Alumni chapters designated?
The city located, the state, and the province
Who is the current Grand Polemarch?
C) Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq.
Who is the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch?
A) A) Jimmy McMikle
A) A) Jimmy McMikle
Who is the current Junior Grand Vice Polemarch?
A) Myles C. Miller
Who is the current Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer?
C) Rhen C. Bass Sr. CPA
Who is the Grand Strategus?
B) Enyinda O Boms
What does the Executive Director?of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Do?
Is the Chief Operating Officer of the Fraternity. Responsible for managing the International Headquarters staff and coordinating the implementation of programs.
On what college campus was Kappa Alpha Psi founded?
Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana
Who is the Grand Lieutenant Strategus?
B) Harold C Young III
Who is the Grand Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman?
A) Glenn R. Harris
Who is the Grand Historian?
A) Kevin P. Scott
On what counsels does the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch Chair?
He chairs the counsel of Province Polemarch's and the counsel of Senior Vice Polemarch's.
Who is the local Polemarch?
Glenn Moore
Who is the local Polemarch?
A) Glenn Moore
B) Victor Gardner
C) Benny Cooley
D) Eric Benn
Who is the local Vice Polemarch?
Victor Gardner
Who is the local Vice Polemarch?
A) Victor Gardner
B) Calvin Hill
C) Gregory Davis
D) Todd Moltrie
Who is the Keeper of Records?
Emmanuel Idowu
Who is the Keeper of Records?
A) Kumalo Vogan
B) Emmanuel Idowu
C) William Puder
D) Robert Paster, Jr
Who is the local Exchequer?
Robert Paster, Jr
Who is the local Exchequer?
A) Robert Paster, Jr
B) Chauncy E. Haynes
C) Emmanuel Idowu
D) Artie Maxwell
Who is the local Stategus?
Andre Martin
Who is the local Stategus?
A) Roosevelt Turner
B) Robert Pastor, Jr
C) Andre Martin
D) Jordan Hollingsworth
Who is the local Lieutenant Stategus?
Mark Elzy
Who is the local Lieutenant Stategus?
A) Calvin Hill
B) Andre Martin
C) Ed Thompson
D) Mark Elzy
Who is the local Historian?
Harrison R. Duke III
What are the five main duties of Chapter Vice Polemarch?
In absence of Polemarch:
Preside at all meetings
Supervise all affairs
Appoint all committees
Ensure chapter officers fulfill duties
Sign warrants for payment of money
When was the Detroit Alumni Chapter founded?
April 3rd, 1920
When was Guide Right started and by who?
Leone J. Stewart, 1921
What was the original name of Kappa Alpha Psi and what month, day, and year was the name changed?
Kappa Alpha Nu, April 15, 1915
What are the official colors of Kappa Alpha Psi? Why?
Crimson and Cream
Presumably because those are the colors of Indiana University
When did the name change of the fraternity become effective?
April 15, 1915
When was Kappa Alpha Psi incorporated?
May 15, 1911
What documents amplify provisions of the constitution?
The statutes
When was the formal dedication of the International headquarters?
July 6, 1991
Who wrote the Toast song?
William Chisholm
Music by Edward C. Lewis Jr.
Recite the 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.
Recite verse 1 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
B) A) You're as pretty as a picture, And as sweet as you can be. For I love you so sincerely, You're all the world to me.
D) You should never feel discouraged, Never lonely, sad, or blue; Each day you're near my darling, Each night I dream of you.
Who wrote the Sweetheart Song?
Words by Elizabeth Hill
Music by Gwendolyn Eichelburger
Recite verse 1 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
You're as pretty as a picture, And as sweet as you can be. For I love you so sincerely, You're all the world to me.
Recite verse 2 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
B) And if ever I should lose you, It would surely break my heart; For I love you, I adore you; You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.
Recite verse 2 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
And if ever I should lose you, It would surely break my heart; For I love you, I adore you; You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.
Recite verse 3 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
B) You are fairer than the fairest, I have loved you all the while; I know you're a Kappa darling, 'Cause you've got that Kappa Style.
Recite verse 4 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
Fate must never let me lose you, Fate must never let us part; For I love you, I adore you; You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.
Recite verse 5 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
A) You should never feel discouraged, Never lonely, sad, or blue; Each day you're near my darling, Each night I dream of you.
Recite verse 5 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
You should never feel discouraged, Never lonely, sad, or blue; Each day you're near my darling, Each night I dream of you.
Recite verse 6 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
And if ever I should lose you, It would surely break my heart; For I love you, I adore you, You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.
Recite verse 6 of the Kappa Sweetheart song.
C) And if ever I should lose you, It would surely break my heart; For I love you, I adore you, You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.
Who wrote the Kappa Hymn and the music?
Written by Elder Watson Diggs with music by Kenneth Billups
Recite verse 1 of the Kappa Hymn.
Oh, 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,
Oh, noble Kappa Alpha Psi, from thee we'll never part.
Oh, noble Kappa Alpha Psi, from thee we'll never part.
Recite verse 2 of the Kappa Hymn.
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.
Recite verse 3 of the Kappa Hymn.
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 the Golden Shore.
We'll long for thee and toil until we reach the Golden Shore.
Recite verse 3 of the Kappa Hymn.
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 the Golden Shore.
We'll long for thee and toil until we reach the Golden Shore.
Sing the KAPPA ALPHA PSI HYMN
Verse 1
Oh, 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,
Oh, noble Kappa Alpha Psi, from thee we'll never part.
Oh, noble Kappa Alpha Psi, from thee we'll never part.
Verse 2
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.
Verse 3
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 the Golden Shore.
We'll long for thee and toil until we reach the Golden Shore.
Recite Invictus
Verse 1
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole. I thank whatever gods may be, For my unconquerable soul
Verse 2
In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning of chance, My head is bloody, but unbowed
Verse 3
Beyond this place of wrath and tears, Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years, Finds, and shall find me unafraid.
Verse 4
It matters not how straight the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll,I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
Recite Invictus 1
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole
I thank whatever gods may be, For my unconquerable soul
Recite Invictus 2
In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud
Under the bludgeoning of chance, My head is bloody, but unbowed
Recite Invictus 3
Beyond this place of wrath and tears, Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years, Finds, and shall find me unafraid.
Recite Invictus 4
It matters not how straight the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
Awards
List all awards given by Kappa Alpha Psi, even the less common ones.
Laurel Wreath Award - Extra-meritorious achievement - all members
Elder Watson Diggs Award - Meritorious achievement - alumni members
Guy Levis Grant Award - Meritorious achievement - Collegiate members
Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award - Academic achievement - Collegiate members
William L. Crump Award - Historical achievement - members of chapters
Recite Proverbs 3:1-10 King James Version (KJV)
1. My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
2. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
3. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
4. So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5.Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
8. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
9. Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase:
10. So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Recite Proverbs 3:1-3
3. My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
2. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
3. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
What are the objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi?
1. To unite 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 purposes of Colleges and Universities and
5. To inspire service in the public interest.
Recite Proverbs 3:4-7
4. So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
What is the first objective of Kappa Alpha Psi?
To unite men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of Fraternity.
What is the second objective of Kappa Alpha Psi?
To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor
What is the third objective of Kappa Alpha Psi?
To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members
What is the fourth objective of Kappa Alpha Psi?
To assist the aims and purposes of Colleges and Universities and
What is the fifth objective of Kappa Alpha Psi?
To inspire service in the public interest
Recite Proverbs 3:8-10
8. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
9. Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase:
10. So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
What document is essential to informed participation in the governing of the fraternity?
The Constitution and Statutes
What are the Constitution and Statutes
Constitution: compilation of fundamental rules governing the Fraternity.
Statutes: Laws enacted at Grand Chapter meetings that amplify provisions of the Constitution
What information does the code of conduct contain?
The Code of Conduct contains a list of prohibited acts.
What is the expected code of conduct for members of Kappa Alpha Psi?
No candidate or member shall request, require, suggest, or invite any other candidate, member or other person, whosoever, to perform or be the victim of any of the designated prohibited acts.
What is the process to become a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated?
The Fraternity's membership training academy is the sole method for obtaining membership in the organization.
What is the fraternity's position on pledging and hazing?
In 1919 the fraternity published documentation stating hazing in any form is illegal and outlawed pledging
The fraternity has not only outlawed pledging and hazing but also bans from its membership those who submit to such a vile process.
Concerning pledging and hazing, what does the fraternity seek?
The fraternity seeks to remove any and all opportunities for pledging, hazing, antisocial, and unlawful activity.
What does the fraternity seek to promote?
In every phase of fraternity life seek to promote only safe and wholesome activities which are consistent with the code of conduct.
What is the goal of the fraternity regarding hazing or other unlawful acts?
It is the goal of the fraternity to see that all individuals committing acts of hazing and other unlawful and prohibited acts are punished consistent with due process and the concept of proportionality to the full extent of the rules of the fraternity, college and the criminal law.
What can happen if a member divulges secretes from rituals?
Divulging any secret of this fraternity shall constitute a misdemeanor punishment by fine, suspension or expulsion.
What is the Oath of rededication?
An occasion for the rededication by brothers to the best purposes of the fraternity
What is statute 38?
One of a number of rites and ceremonial forms of Kappa Alpha Psi, Statute 38 is a uniform ritual that all chapters and alumni associations shall use
What or who is considered a wayward member?
Wayward members are those members who have elected to conduct underground pledging and engage in acts of hazing and other prohibited acts and are in clear violation of the fraternity?s rules and criminal statutes of various states. These acts are repugnant to all for which the fraternity stands and such members are renegades, not wanted, and clearly deserve, because of their behavior, to forfeit their membership in Kappa Alpha Psi.
What is the purpose of Guide Right?
Encourage high school and college attendance
provide current and future job
outlook
develop leadership characteristics
achieve academic success
career selection
What document of Kappa Alpha Psi is the official chronical of the fraternity?s origin, development, lore, and tradition?
The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi
What is the name of the national service program for Kappa Alpha Psi?
Guide Right
Structure
What document of Kappa Alpha Psi is esoteric or highly secretive and contains the formal ceremonies of the fraternity?
The Rituals of Kappa Alpha Psi
Who appoints the undergraduate chapter advisors of the local undergraduate chapter?
Province Polemarch
What are the five main duties of Chapter Polemarch?
Preside at all meetings
Supervise all affairs
Appoint all committees
Ensure chapter officers fulfill duties
Sign warrants for payment of money
What kinds of information can be found in the Rituals of Kappa Alpha Psi?
It is a formal document containing esoteric information for use by members who have not been expelled or suspended by the fraternity.
What is the official name of the quarterly news magazine of the fraternity?
The Journal
This is the highest award available to a member of the fraternity for extra meritorious achievements. At least national and international in scope and effect.
A) Guy Levis Grant Award
B) Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
C) Laurel Wreath
D) Elder Watson Diggs Award
C) Laurel Wreath
This is the second highest award awarded to a member of the fraternity for meritorious achievement.
A) Elder Watson Diggs Award
B) Laurel Wreath
C) Guy Levis Grant Award
D) Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
A) Elder Watson Diggs Award
Which awards are strictly for undergraduate brothers and or chapters and why?
This is the highest award available exclusively to undergraduate members of the fraternity for meritorious achievements.
A) Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
B) Laurel Wreath
C) Elder Watson Diggs Award
D) Guy Levis Grant Award
D) Guy Levis Grant Award
This is the highest award exclusively to undergraduate members of the fraternity for academic achievements
A) Elder Watson Diggs Award
B) Guy Levis Grant Award
C) Laurel Wreath
D) Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
D) Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
Name the Grand Chapter Officer positions.
Grand Polemarch Senior Grand Vice
Polemarch Junior Grand Vice Polemarch
Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer
Grand Strategus
Grand Lieutenant Strategus
Grand Chapter nominating Committee Chairman
Grand Historian
Grand Board of Directors, 3 alumni and 3 undergrads
How many people fill the Grand Chapter Officer positions?
A) 14
Recite the Kappa Toast Song
Verse 1
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
Verse 2
To here we now rededicate, Ourselves to thee O Kappa great
Of all this we proudly boast, In Phi Nu Pi we give this toast.
Recite verse 1 of the 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
Songs
Recite verse?2 of the Kappa Toast Song.
So here we now rededicate, Ourselves to thee O Kappa great
How many steps are in the parliamentary procedure?
10
How are alumni chapters designated?
By the city, state, and province where they are designated
How are undergraduate chapters designated?
By the school, the Greek letter, and the province
How is the official name of an Alumni Chapter written?
City, Chapter, (State)
ex: Detroit, Detroit Alumni?Chapter
Describe the parliamentary procedure order of business.
CRROCSUNAA
1. Call to order
2. Roll call of members present
3. Reading of minutes from last meeting
4. Officers reports
5. Committee reports
6. Special orders
7. Unfinished business
8. New business
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment
How do brothers express themselves during parliamentary procedure?
Brothers express themselves in the form of moving motions
What does?the Achievement Commission consist of? How is it established? What are its responsibilities?
The Achievement Commission is a standing committee of 13 members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for administering awards other than the Laurel Wreath.
What does?the Laurel Wreath?Commission consist of? How is it established? What are its responsibilities?
The Laurel Wreath Commission is a committee of 13 members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for administering the Laurel Wreath.
What are the Ad Hoc Committees?
These committees are impaneled by the Grand Polemarch to address a particular program endeavor. They are accountable to the Grand Polemarch for their actions.
What is the Publicity and Publications Commission?
This is a standing committee composted of the Grand Historian and four members appointed by the Grand Polemarch and is responsible for developing public relations policies and publication policies.
What is the Fraternity General Counsel?
A member who is an attorney affiliated with a recognized legal bar, appointed by the Grand Polemarch with the consent of the Grand Board of Directors. Responsible for all legal issues involving the fraternity.
What is a motion?
A motion is a proposal that the entire membership uses to take action on a stand or an issue.
How many types of motions are there?
1. Main motions - to introduce items to the membership for consideration
2. Subsidiary motions - change or effect how main motions are handled
3. Privileged motions - to bring up items that are urgent matters
4. Incidental motions - to provide a means of questioning procedure.
Name the National Officer Organizational Structure.
Grand Polemarch
Senior Grand Vice Polemarch
Junior Grand Vice Polemarch
Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer
Grand Historian?
Grand Strategus
Grand Lieutenant Strategus
Grand Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman
3 members of the Grand Board of Directors from Alumni
3 members of the Grand Board of Directors from the Undergraduates
Which founder was a member of the Iowa National Guard?
Elder Watson Diggs
What process is used to conduct business meetings for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated?
Roberts Rules of Order and Parliamentary procedure.
What are Roberts Rules of Order?
1. Provide common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language.
2. The conduct of all business is controlled by the general will of the whole membership - the right of the deliberative majority to decide.
3. Provides for constructive and democratic meetings, to help, not hinder, the business of the assembly.
Who wrote the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn?
Words by Elder Watson Diggs
Music by Kenneth Billups
Grand chapter officers are elected at ________ by _______.
Conclave; delegates
Who hires the Executive Director/COO?
Executive Committee
What are the responsibilities of the Executive Director?
The Executive Director is the chief operating officer of the fraternity.
The Executive Director is responsible for managing the International Headquarters (IHQ) staff
Coordinating the implementation of programs
Describe the function of the executive committee.
The executive committee is the only standing committee of the grand board of directors.
The executive committee operates the fraternity on behalf of the grand board of directors.
What members does the executive committee consists of?
The executive committee consists of the
Grand Polemarch
Senior Grand Vice Polemarch
Junior Grand Vice Polemarch
Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer
What does the Grand Board of Directors consist of?
1. Grand Polemarch
2. Senior Grand Polemarch
3. Junior Grand Polemarch
4. Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer
5. Three members from the undergraduate chapters and three members from the alumni chapters
What is the Counsel of Province Polemarch's?
The Counsel of Province Polemarch's is an advisory counsel consisting of Province Polemarch's appointed by the Grand Polemarch.
The Counsel of Province Polemarch's is chaired by the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch
What is the Counsel of Senior Province Vice Polemarch's?
The counsel of Senior Province Vice Polemarch's is an advisory council consisting of Senior Province Vice Polemarch's.
The counsel of Senior Province Vice Polemarch's is chaired by the Senior Grand Vice Polemarch.
What is the counsel of Junior Province Vice Polemarch's?
The counsel of Junior Province Vice Polemarch's is an advisory counsel consisting of the Junior Province Vice Polemarch's and the undergraduate members of the grand board.
The counsel of Junior Province Vice Polemarch's is chaired by the Junior Grand Vice Polemarch.
What is the executive director and COO duties?
To run the day to day operations of the international headquarters
Who hires the executive director COO?
Grand Board of Directors
Where was the Coat of Arms made into the first metal plate?
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Who designed the Coat of Arms that Kappa Alpha Psi uses?
Elder Watson Diggs, Byron Kenneth Armstrong, and John Milton Lee
What Officer positions can Alumni hold?
Alumni members are only allowed to be considered for non-designated undergraduate officer positions.
Who appoints the position of Province Polemarch? What is the term length?
The Province Polemarch position is appointed by the Grand Polemarch for a term of one year. Subject to renewal or replacement at any time.
How many provinces are there?
D) 12
Name the Provinces of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated.
1. Northern
2. Southern
3. Western
4. Eastern
5. Northeastern
6. Southwestern
7. Southeastern
8. North Central
9. East Central
10. South Central
11. Middle Eastern
12. Middle Western
What locations does the Western Province comprise of?
Arizona, California, Nevada, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Hawaii, Japan, and Korea
What locations does the Eastern Province comprise of?
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and Bermuda
What locations does the East Central Province comprise of?
Ohio, W. Pennsylvania, West Virginia
What locations does the Mighty Southwestern Province comprise of?
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas
What locations does the Middle Eastern Province comprise of?
North Carolina, S. West Virginia
What locations does the Middle Western Province comprise of?
Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma
What locations does the Northeastern Province comprise of?
Delaware, Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Germany, and the United Kingdom
What locations does the Southeastern Province comprise of?
Georgia, South Carolina, and South Africa
What locations does the South-Central Province comprise of?
Kentucky, Tennessee, and N. Mississippi
What locations does the Southern Province comprise of?
Alabama, Florida, Grand Bahamas, Republic of Panama, and U.S. Virgin Islands
What locations does the North Central Province comprise of?
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota
What locations does the Northern Province comprise of?
N.W. Ohio, Michigan, and W. New York Canada
1. Alpha ?
Indiana University 1911
2. Beta ?
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 1913
3. Gamma ?
University of Iowa 1914
4. Delta ?
Wilberforce University 1915
5. Epsilon ?
Lincoln University 1915
6. Zeta ?
Ohio State University 1915
7. Eta ?
University of Nebraska 1916
8. Theta ?
Northwestern University 1917
9. Iota ?
University of Chicago 1918
10. Kappa ?
Meharry Medical College 1919
11. Lambda ?
Temple University 1920
12. Mu ?
University of Kansas 1920
13. Nu ?
Purdue University 1920
14. Xi ?
Howard University 1920
15. Omicron ?
Columbia University 1921
16. Pi ?
Morehouse College 1921
17. Rho-
Washburn College 1921
18. Sigma ?
University of Michigan 1922
19. Tau ?
West Virginia State University 1923
20. Upsilon ?
University of California at Los Angeles 1923
21. Phi ?
University at Buffalo 1924
22. Chi ?
Boston University 1924
23. Psi ?
University of Minnesota 1924
24. Omega ?
Drake University 1925
Who were the members of the original Grand Board of Directors.
Elder Watson Diggs
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
John Milton Lee
What does IHQ stand for?
International Headquarters
What is the address?
Kappa Alpha Psi? Fraternity, Incorporated
2322-24 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590
Voice (215) 228-7184
Fax (215) 228-7181
What are the names of the various national awards that can be bestowed upon a member of Kappa Alpha Psi.
Laurel Wreath Award
Elder Watson Diggs Award
Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award
Guy Levis Grant Award
Which two founders practiced dentistry?
Marcus Peter Blakemore and Guy Levis Grant
Name the 10 founders.
DAAABCEGIL
1. Elder Watson Diggs 83-47
2. Byron Kenneth Armstrong 92-80
3. Ezra Dee Alexander 91-71
4. Henry Tourner Asher 90-63
5. Marcus Peter Blakemore 89-59
6. Paul Waymond Cain 91-31
7. George Wesley Edmonds 90-62
8. Guy Levis Grant 91-73
9. Edward Giles Irvin 93-82
10. John Milton Lee 90-58
Which founder was awarded the first laurel wreath and in what year was it awarded?
Known as the real dreamer
Elder Watson Diggs, 1924
Which founder was awarded the first laurel wreath and in what year was it awarded?
A) Guy Levis Grant, 1922
B) John Milton Lee, 1934
C) Elder Watson Diggs, 1924
D) Byron K Armstrong, 1935
C) Elder Watson Diggs, 1924
Which founder was fatally burned during an explosion?
Paul Waymond Caine
Which founder left college and returned to his home to become a coal miner?
George Wesley Edmonds
Which founder was born December 23, 1883 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky?died in November 8, 1947?
A) Henry Tourner Asher
B) Elder Watson Diggs
C) Guy Levis Grant
D) John Milton Lee
83-47
B) Elder Watson Diggs
He was the eldest son of three children.? He and his brother (William Ellis) and sister (Effie) were reared by their mother, Cornelia. He received a one-room school education in Louisville, Kentucky, where he helped teach the younger children? Following graduation from Indiana State Normal School in the spring of 1908, He enrolled at Howard University in 1909? While a student there, he developed a friendship with fellow Hoosier, Byron K. Armstrong.
Elder Watson Diggs
First black to earn a degree from Indiana University's School of Education. Earned Masters Degree in Education from Howard University in 1944. Awarded the fraternity's first Laurel Wreath in 1924
1st Grand Polemarch, a Grand Board Member, and Grand Historian
Known as the dreamer
Elder Watson Diggs
Which founder was born April 8, 1892 in Westfield, Indiana Died June 28, 1980.
A) Guy Levis Grant
B) Byron Kenneth Armstrong
C) Marcus Peter Blakemore
D) John Milton Lee
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B) Byron Kenneth Armstrong
One of five children and was the cousin of 2nd Grand Polemarch, Irven _____.
He enrolled at Howard University in 1909, met Elder W. Diggs and together, they transferred to Indiana University in the fall of 1910 where he studied philosophy, mathematics and sociology.
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Earned Master's Degree from Columbia University in 1914. Earned P.H.D. from University of Michigan in 1940. Was awarded the 6th Laurel Wreath.
Boomski
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Which founder was born July 18, 1891 in Bloomington, Indiana and died September 29, 1971?
A) Elder Watson Diggs
B) Guy Levis Grant
C) Ezra Dee Alexander
D) Byron K Armstrong
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C) Ezra Dee Alexander
He received his M.D. degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in 1919.
A) Byron K Armstrong
B) Elder Watson Diggs
C) Ezra Dee Alexander
D) John Milton Lee
C) Ezra Dee Alexander
He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1910. He matriculated to Indiana University in the fall of 1910 and graduated from Indiana University in 1917 with an A.B. degree. Prior to graduation, he held positions as a teacher and principal at Indiana public schools. He received his M.D. degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in 1919.
Ezra Dee Alexander
Which founder was born June 30, 1890 in Owensboro, Kentucky and died March 5, 1963?
A) Guy Levis Grant
B) John Milton Lee
C) Henry Tourner Asher
D) Ezra Dee Alexander
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C) Henry Tourner Asher
He was the eldest of seven children. He moved to Bloomington, Indiana, attended public schools and graduated from the Bloomington High School in 1910.? He enrolled at Indiana University in 1910, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1914.? He earned his Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1917. He became an instructor at Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Missouri from 1914-1915.
Henry Tourner Asher
Which founder was born January 3, 1889 in Franklin, Indiana and died October 9, 1959?
A) John Milton Lee
B) Henry Tourner Asher
C) Marcus Peter Blakemore
D) Byron K Armstrong
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C) Marcus Peter Blakemore
He was the eldest of four children. He moved with his family to Anderson, Indiana where he attended public schools and graduated from high school in 1909. He entered Indiana University the following year. After leaving Indiana University in the spring term of 1912, he organized the Electric Engineering Company, which he operated until he enlisted with the U.S. Army in World War I. He earned his DDS Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1923. First black person to earn MS Degree in prosthetic dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School in 1949.
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Marcus Peter Blakemore
Which founder was born May 17, 1890 in Greencastle, Indiana and died April 15, 1931?
A) Elder Watson Diggs
B) Henry Tourner Asher
C) Byron Kenneth Armstrong
D) Paul Waymond Caine
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D) Paul Waymond Caine
He was long thought to be an only-child, but now known to have a half-brother. He attended Greencastle public schools and enrolled at Indiana University sometime between 1909 and 1910 as a business major. He was adept at cooking and he honed those skills while working at DePauw University, where he worked as a cook in the sorority houses prior to enrolling at Indiana University. He was a fine caterer and was in demand by the White fraternities on campus and kept many of the Founding Brothers from hunger.
Paul Waymond Caine
He was involved in a Fraternity house fire and never finished his sophomore year. He setup a catering company. He burned during an explosion of gaseous materials. Died from pneumonia and burns. Award named after him for outstanding alumni chapters. Known as the original pretty boy.
Paul Waymond Caine
He was the eldest of two sons. He attended the Carver Elementary School and Clark High School in nearby Evansville, Indiana and enrolled at Indiana University in the fall of 1910. He joined nine other students in founding Kappa Alpha Nu Fraternity. He was listed as the Corresponding Secretary in the articles of incorporation of the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Nu.?He was one of the three freshmen, along with Asher and Blakemore, who were the first initiates of the Alpha of Kappa Alpha Nu.
George Wesley Edmonds
Which founder was born August 13, 1890 in Knight Township, Indiana and died June 13, 1962?
A) George Wesley Edmonds
B) Marcus Peter Blakemore
C) John Milton Lee
D) Paul Waymond Caine
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A) George Wesley Edmonds
He became the head of his household and could not return to school. He worked in the coal mines and with the railroad. He was known as the ghost.
George Wesley Edmonds
Which founder was born April 9, 1891?in New Albany, Indiana and died November 11, 1973?
A) Ezra Dee Alexander
B) Guy Levis Grant
C) Paul Waymond Caine
D) Elder Watson Diggs Award
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B) Guy Levis Grant
He attended public schools in his home town, and graduated from Scribner High School in 1909, and later entered Indiana University.? While there, he majored in chemistry, graduating with the A.B. degree in 1915.? In 1920, he received the D.D.S. degree from Indiana Dental School, then a part of Indiana University; he practiced dentistry in Indianapolis for over 50 years. He served as Grand Historian for 16 years.
Guy Levis Grant
Which founder was born August 13, 1893 in Spencer, Indiana and died November 4, 1892?
A) Edward Giles Irvin
B) Byron K Armstrong
C) Guy Levis Grant
D) Paul Waymond Caine
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A) Edward Giles Irvin
What paper did Edward Giles Irvin write?
He worked for a short time as an editor at the Gary Sun newspaper before becoming sports editor at the Chicago Daily Bulletin newspaper. He also established the Indiana Shining Star weekly newspaper.
He was a civic and religious leader, journalist and entrepreneur. was the seventh of nine children of an African Methodist Episcopal minister.? Following graduation from Kokomo Indiana High School in 1910, he enrolled at Indiana University the same year. While attending Indiana University, at only 17 years of age, he was the youngest one of ten Black students who assisted to found Kappa Alpha Psi? Fraternity, Inc., in which he served on the fraternity?s Incorporation Committee.
Edward Giles Irvin
Which founder was born September 7, 1890 in Danville, Indiana and died January 3, 1985?
A) Byron Kenneth Armstrong
B) John Milton Lee
C) Marcus Peter Blakemore
D) Henry Tourner Asher
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B) John Milton Lee
He was a scholar, loyal and tireless worker for the growth of the Fraternity and because of his idealist character was commonly referred to as a dreamer, and he was the third of four children.
He attended public schools in Danville and enrolled at Indiana University in 1910. He completed three years of pre-medical work before leaving the university. In 1914, he enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania but withdrew for health reasons. In 1915, he became a student at Temple University but was compelled to leave due to a death in the family.
John Milton Lee
Which founder was awarded the first Laurel Wreath and what year?
A) Ezra Dee Alexander 1924
B) Paul Waymond Cain 1934
C) Byron Kenneth Armstrong 1922
D) Elder Watson Diggs 1924
D) Elder Watson Diggs 1924
Which Founder pursued a degree in journalism?
A) John Milton Lee
B) Elder Watson Diggs
C) Edward Giles Irvin
D) Byron K Armstrong
C) Edward Giles Irvin
Joined the Army in 1917, 349th Field Artillery Regiment. He served overseas as a Sergeant First Class and a gunner. He was in the first battery of Negro artillerymen ever to open fire upon an enemy. He fired the first shot. He organized the first negro golf club and served as president of Fairview Golf Club Known as the Dreamer
John Milton Lee
Who is this?
Commonly refered to as the Father of Kappa Alpha Psi
Elder Watson Diggs
Founders
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Ezra Dee Alexander
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Byron Kenneth Armstrong
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Marcus Peter Blakemore
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Paul Waymond Caine
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George Wesley Edmonds
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Guy Levis Grant
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Edward Giles Irvin
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John Milton Lee
What was the charter and incorporation date of Kappa Alpha Psi?
May 15, 1911
What document is essential to informed participation in the governing of the Fraternity?
Constitution and Statutes
Which founder left college and returned to his home to become a coal miner?
True or False? The ideals, purposes, and procedures of Kappa Alpha Psi are never intended to be inconsistent with colleges ideals, purposes and procedures.
True
What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Achievement
Who was the first Grand Polemarch?
Elder Watson Diggs
Which founders were dentist?
Marcus Peter Blakemore and Guy Levis Grant
What kind of fraternity is Kappa Alpha Psi?
is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity AND social fraternity focused on supporting the purposes of colleges and universities.ocial
What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Achievement
Who sold their watch to pay the incorporation fee?
Elder Watson Diggs and Marcus Peter Blakemore sold their Corsican Pocket watch to pay the incorporation fee of $25 each (presumably)
What was the original flower of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated?
The trailing arbutus
What is the current flower of Kappa Alpha Psi?
Carnation with a crimson tint
Which founder received his MD degree from Indiana University in 1919?
Ezra Dee Alexander
Which founder established the Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi?
John Milton Lee
Which Founder established the Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi (Oldest alumni chapter)?
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
What is the National Service Program of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated?
Guide Right
When was Guide Right conceived and by who?
The program was conceived by Leon W. Stewart in 1922. The program was suggested?at the 12th Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi.
What is the purpose of the Guide Right national service program?
To be inspirational, informational, and directional to:
1. encourage high school and college students
2. present the current and future occupational outlook
3. assist high school students, potential members, and undergraduate members to select appropriate careers
4. Developing leadership qualities
5. achieve academic success
6. secure employment consistent with their qualifications.
What are some Guide Right Programs?
1. Kappa League Leadership Development Program
2. Kappa Kamp
3. The undergraduate leadership institute
4. Student of the year competition
Kappa League Leadership Development Program
Founded Thursday, February 12, 1970 by the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi under the direction of Leon W. Steward.
Kappa League is a series of activities designed to help young male students develop their leadership talents.
The goal of the league is to help students achieve worthy goals for themselves and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Kappa Kamp
Conceived as a summer enrichment camp providing students, ages 12-16, with the opportunity to acquire productive life-skills through intensive workshops and learning through structured play activities.
The Undergraduate Leadership Institute
A highly structured and intense leadership experience designed to increase undergraduates capacity to lead in multiple contexts - in the fraternity, on campus, and/or in their communities.
Student of the year competition
A contest that encompasses 6 areas deemed critical to a successful life - scholarship, talent, community involvement, poise and appearance, career preparation, and model chapter operation.
In the year of a Grand Chapter meeting, the Province winners compete at the Grand Chapter meeting.
The 1st student of the year pageant was held May 20, 1972 at Drexel University, under the direction of Mel Davis.
The 1st pageant at the Grand Chapter level was held at the 58th Grand Chapter meeting.
Structure
The Province Council
The Grand Board of Directors is responsible for assigning new chapters to a province.
Holds at least one meeting per year to conduct the business of the province
Consist of Province Polemarch, elected Province Officers, members affiliated with the chapters assigned to the province, Board of Directors, past Province Polemarch's, and other eligible members.
Geographic region whose boundaries are determined by the members eligible to vote at a Grand Chapter meeting.
The Provinces
A member who is a certified accountant
Appointed by the Grand Polemarch pursuant to a recommendation from the Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer and consent of the Grand Board of Directors.
Responsible for accounting and tax issues involving the fraternity.
The Fraternity Auditor
The C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference
Each Province holds at least one training session per year for the members affiliated with chapters assigned to the province
Primary purpose of the training sessions is to disseminate information about the operation of the fraternity to the members
The name of the session honors the memory of the legendary Charles Rodger Wilson, the 16th Grand Polemarch and the 19th Laurel Wreath Award recipient.
3. Greek
Alphabet
Beta
Β
Greek
Alphabet
Alpha
lower
α
1. Greek
Alphabet
Alpha
A
The Chapters
A unit authorized by the Grand Board of Directors at a Grand Chapter meeting.
It consists of at least seven undergraduate members.
A unit authorized by the Grand Board of Directors at a Grand Chapter meeting. It consists of at least ten sustaining alumni members.
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