Kappa History
Kappa Information
Kappa Objectives
Kappa Founders
Kappa Founders
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January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
What was the date that Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc was founded?
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Achievement
What is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc?
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To unite college men of ________, ________, and ______ in a bond of fraternity
What is to unite college men of CULTURE, PATRIOTISM and HONOR in a bon of fraternity
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Greencastle, Indiana (May 17, 1890 - April 15, 1931)
Canine Catering Company
Outstanding Alumni Chapter award is named in his honor
Who is Paul Waymond Caine
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Knight Township, Indiana (August 13, 1890 - June 13, 1962)
After freshman year never returned to school
Worked the coal mine and railroad
Who is George Wesley Edmonds
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May 15, 1911
When was Kappa Alpha Psi incorporated under the laws of the state of Indiana as Kappa Alpha Nu?
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc is a social fraternity focused on supporting the purposes of colleges and universities
What type of fraternity is Kappa Alpha Psi classified?
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To encourage honorable achievement in _____ ____ of ________ _________
What is to encourage honorable achievement in EVERY FIELD OF HUMAN ENDEAVOR
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Westfield, Indiana (April 8, 1892 - June 28, 1980)
Enrolled at Howard in 1909, Transferred to Indiana University in 1910
A.B. Degree 1913
Master's Degree 1914
Ph.D Degree 1940
6th Laurel Wreath Recipient
Only Grand Chapter Award named in his honor
Who is Byron Kenneth Armstrong
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Danville, Indiana (September 7, 1890 - January 3, 1958)
Enrolled in Indiana University in 1910
Completed three years of pre-medical work before leaving the university
Attended University of Pennsylvanian and Temple University, but withdrew due to illness
Enlisted in the Army in 1917, 349th Field Artillery Regiment and served as a First Class Sergeant and Gunner
First Battery of Negro Artillerymen ever to open the fire upon an enemy
President of Fairview Gold Cub (First Negro Golf Club in Pennsylvania)
Who is John Milton Lee
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April 15, 1915
When did the name change from Kappa Alpha Nu to Kappa Alpha Psi become effective?
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He served as Grand Polemarch for the first six years of the fraternity's existence, as a Grand Board Member and Grand Historian.
Who is Elder Watson Diggs?
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To promote the _______, _______, ______, and _____ welfare of its members
What is to promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members
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Owensboro, Kentucky (June 30, 1890 - March 5, 1963)
Graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1914
Instructor at Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Missouri 1914 - 1915
MA degree from University of Minnesota in 1917
LL.B. Degree from Detroit School of Law in 1928
Served as a corporal during World War I in France
Who is Henry Tourner Asher
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Spencer, Indiana (August 13, 1893 - November 4, 1892)
Enrolled at Indiana University in 1910, but did not return after the spring term of 1911
Pursued a Journalistic Career throughout the country until World War I
Awarded for bravery and valor while enlisted in the U.S. Army
Organized and Operated the Afro-American Manufacturing Company in Chicago
24th Laurel Wreath Recipient
Award named in his honor for the most outstanding Undergraduate Chapter
Who is Edward Giles Irvin
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2322-24 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590
Voicemail: 215-228-7181
Fax: 215-228-7181
What is the International Headquarter's Contact Information
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Red Carnation
Crimson and Cream
What is the official flower of the fraternity?
What is the official colors of the fraternity?
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To assist the _____ and _____ of _____ and _______
And
To inspire _____ in the _____ interest
What is to assist the AIMS and PURPOSES of COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES
What is to inspire SERVICE in the PUBLIC interest
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Bloomington, Indiana (July 18, 1891 - September 29, 1971)
Matriculated to Indiana University in 1910
Graduated from Indiana University in 1917 with an A.B. Degree
Received is M.D. Degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in 1919
Served in the Army Medical Corps during World War I
Served as a Medical Examiner during World War II
Practiced Medicine in Indianapolis for nearly 50 years
Served 22 years as a non-voting member of the Grand Board of Directors
Who is Ezra Dee Alexander
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New Albany, Indiana (April 9, 1891 - November 11, 1973)
Graduated from Indiana University in 1915 with the A.B. Degree
Received his D.D.S Degree from Indiana University Dental School in 1920
Practiced dentistry in Indianapolis for over 50 years
Served several terms as a non-voting member of the Grand Board of Directors
Served as Grand Historian for 16 years
Award named in his honor to undergraduate members who exhibit extra meritorious contributions to the Fraternity's advancement
Who is Guy Levis Grant
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Recite the founders of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc
Elder Watson Diggs
Ezra Dee Alexander
Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Henry Tourner Asher
Marcus Peter Blakemore
Paul Waymond Caine
George Wesley Edmonds
Guy Levis Grant
Edward Giles Irvin
John Milton Lee
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Recite the Greek Alphabet
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Recite the objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc
1. To unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of fraternity
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Franklin, Indiana (January 3, 1889 - October 9, 1959)
Entered Indiana University in 1909
Organized and Operated the Electric Engineering Company until World War I
Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1923
First Black Man to receive the MS Degree in Prosthetic Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School in 1949
Who is Marcus Peter Blakemore
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Madisonville, Kentucky (December 23, 1883 - November 8, 1947)
Enrolled at Howard University and Transferred to Indiana University in 1910
First Black Man to earn an A.B. Degree from Indiana University School of Education in 1916
Master's Degree from Howard University in 1944
First Lieutenant during World War I
Grand Polemarch for six years
Served as Grand Board Member and Grand Historian
First Laurel Wreath Recipient
The second highest award available to celebrate a member's achievements or service to the fraternity is dedicated in his name
Who is Elder Watson Diggs