Archive of: Alumni
Alumni Gather in Murfreesboro for Lunch
Published on: January 25, 2022
Brothers gathered on January 13th, 2022, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for fellowship, laughs, and lunch. Held at Jonathan’s Grille, more than two dozen brothers attended the luncheon.
2022 Columbus, Georgia Convivium
Published on: January 24, 2022
The Columbus, GA Alumni Chapter met on Friday, January 21, 2022, for their annual Convivium. In attendance were KA brothers from eight different chapters spanning seven decades. The event took place at the Wynn House historical home in Columbus, GA. Alumni Chapter President Dr. John Sigman (Beta Pi–Presbyterian ’92) gave the toast to our founders.
Southern Indiana Alumnus Named by Governor as Executive Director of Indiana Office of Energy Department
Published on: January 18, 2022
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has named Ryan E. Hadley (Zeta Omicron–Southern Indiana ’11) as the new executive director for the Indiana Office of Energy Development. “Ryan Hadley is committed to finding affordable and stable energy for all Hoosiers,” Governor Holcomb said. “He is driven to continuously improve our state’s energy economy by finding reliable and…
Delta Pi Celebrates 50 Years at Missouri Southern State
Published on: January 4, 2022
Chartered on October 15th, 1971, as the first national Greek organization on campus then named Missouri Southern College, the Delta Pi Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order held its 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 9th, 2021, at Indigo Sky Casino and Resort in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Friday night included a reception and registration. Saturday morning…
MSSU Alumnus Inducted into Chiles Court of Honor
Published on: January 4, 2022
On Saturday, October 9, 2021, the Henry C. Chiles Irwin Province Court of Honor held an induction ceremony during the Delta Pi Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration. This honors those distinguished alumni who have given their time, energy, and service to KA. Steven B. “Steve” Lindsey (Delta Pi–Missouri Southern State ’77) was recognized and invested with…
Passing of Paul Artman, Former Irwin Province Commander
Published on: January 3, 2022
The Honorable Paul C. Artman, Jr. (Delta Beta–Delta State ’70), former Commander of the Emmett Lee Irwin Province, passed away on December 28, at the age of 70. His obituary may be found here. First elected Irwin Province Commander on February 13, 1982, Artman had previously served as Delta Beta Chapter Alumnus Advisor for nine…
2021 Irwin Court of Honor Induction
Published on: December 14, 2021
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, the Emmett Lee Irwin Province Court of Honor held an induction ceremony at the Fairview Inn, in Jackson, Mississippi. This honors those distinguished alumni who have given their time, energy, and service to KA. View photos from the event on the Order’s Facebook Page. The following men were recognized and…
Georgia Southern Young Alumnus Hired to Superintendent of JE Dunn
Published on: November 29, 2021
JE Dunn has announced the hiring of Thomas M. “Tom” Schwarzer (Delta Theta–Georgia Southern ’13) to the role of superintendent in its Savannah office. The Dacula, Georgia native has been in the healthcare and commercial construction business for three and a half years. Schwarzer began his career after graduating from Georgia Southern University in 2018…
Buswell Elected National Vice President of United States Jaycees
Published on: November 17, 2021
During the JCI USA (U.S. Junior Chamber or Jaycees) Annual Meeting and Celebration of the Century held in St. Louis, Missouri, September 16–18, 2021, the Order’s Director of Communications Brent E. Buswell (Beta Eta–Oklahoma ’09) was elected as a 2022 National Vice President. Throughout 2021, Brent served as the 87th State President for the Virginia…
Leake Inducted into Oklahoma State Greek Hall of Fame
Published on: November 1, 2021
On October 28, 2021, Sam O. Leake, Jr. (Beta Xi–Oklahoma State ’61) was inducted into the Oklahoma State University Fraternity and Sorority Hall of Fame. The ceremony, which was held during Homecoming week, included the induction of the 2020 and 2021 classes and was attended by Sam’s wife Lynn, Executive Director Larry Stanton Wiese, Assistant…
