Archive of: Alumni
2019 Forester Province Court of Honor
Published on: March 25, 2019
On Sunday, March 24, 2019, the William E. Forester Province Court of Honor held an induction ceremony at the Chickasaw Country Club in Memphis, Tennessee. This honors those distinguished alumni who have given their time, energy and service to KA. The following men were recognized and invested with the provincial cross of honor in recognition…
Chapter Newsletter – Sam Houston State – Spring 2019
Published on: March 20, 2019
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Eubank to Represent SC for National Auto Dealer of Year
Published on: March 18, 2019
Graham M. Eubank, Jr. (Delta Omicron–Clemson ’87) runs the Palmetto Ford Lincoln car dealership in Charleston, South Carolina. This dealership was passed down from his father who also was a member of Kappa Alpha at Wofford College. His son is also an active member of KA at Clemson. His dad started up the family-owned dealership…
Alumni Chapter Update: Oklahoma City – Winter 2019
Published on: March 15, 2019
The Oklahoma City Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order held our annual Convivium and a Court of Honor ceremony at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City on February 2, 2019. We were proud to welcome the following special guests. Brother Larry Wiese (Gamma Omega/1987) Executive Director, Kappa Alpha Order Brother Sam Leake (Beta Xi/1960) Executive Council of…
Western Carolina Fireman Climbs the Ladder
Published on: March 15, 2019
Firefighter Kevin M. Rink (Delta Alpha–Western Carolina ’97) has been named a battalion chief with the Charlotte, North Carolina Fire Department. Rink has been fighting fires for over two decades, and says that battalion chief positions can be hard to come by. He says that when a position becomes vacant, a lot of hard work…
KA Premiere – Exclusive Savings Marketplace for KA Members
Published on: March 15, 2019
KA is excited to announce the launch of KA Premier, an exclusive online marketplace for KA members. KA Premier offers money-saving discounts on many products and services, like cell phone services, entertainment options, insurance benefits and more. The Exclusive Savings Marketplace for KA Members Click Here to Start Saving! SIGN UP Sign up is quick…
Leading Texas Boy Scouts
Published on: March 8, 2019
In March 2017 after a 20-year career in higher education, George F. Niebling IV (Delta Iota–Texas-Arlington ’89) took a position with the Texas Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America to serve the youth of West Central Texas as a District Executive. Mr. Niebling has been a member of the faculty at Abilene Christian University,…
“Deus et Dames” Inspires Female Empowerment
Published on: March 5, 2019
Brother uses physical fitness to build confidence, support philanthropy “Our motto is “for God and for women.” KA always holds women in reverence,” said Jim Beebe (Epsilon Rho—Purdue ’94), a brother who has devoted himself to living out the values of The Order by empowering women through physical fitness. Beebe founded his own CrossFit affiliate…
KAOEF Trustee Fights Polio in India
Published on: March 4, 2019
Robert “Bob” Hagan (Delta Rho–Valdosta State ’74) recently returned from India, where, as a member and a past district governor of Rotary International, he was participating in a project to immunize the children of India against polio. He said that the project to not only wipe out polio but to prevent its re-emergence has been…
Southwestern Recognizes Pate with Community Award
Published on: February 27, 2019
Gerald L. “Jerry” Pate (Xi–Southwestern ’74) was recently honored with the Martha Diaz Hurtado College Town Award in Georgetown, Texas, recognizing his dedication to SU and Kappa Alpha Order, as well as his continuous efforts to enhance the “college town” environment for students, faculty and staff at SU. The award was presented to Pate at the Georgetown…
