Archive of: Alumni
2021 Neal Province Court of Honor Induction Ceremony
Published on: September 9, 2021
The Daniel R. Neal Province Court of Honor of Kappa Alpha Order held an induction ceremony on Friday, July 30, 2021, during the Alumni Conference of the 79th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend. The ceremony was held in the Sedona room at The Arizona Biltmore, in Phoenix, Arizona. The following eight men were added to the…
Special Initiates of the 79th Convention
Published on: September 9, 2021
The following brothers were initiated into the Order in the Model Initiation Ceremony on Saturday, July 31, 2021, during the 79th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. The ceremony was held in the Grand Ballroom of The Arizona Biltmore and conducted by brothers of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter at the University of Arizona, assisted…
Florida State Alumnus Elected Chair of University’s Board of Trustees
Published on: September 2, 2021
The Florida State University Board of Trustees unanimously elected Trustee Peter H. Collins (Gamma Eta–Florida State ’90) as its chair on Friday, August 27, 2021. “It’s a big responsibility but we have a great board, and we have a great new president,” Collins said. “My job will be to marshal all the resources to assist…
FGCU Alumnus Named to Leadership Florida Region Chair
Published on: September 2, 2021
Altony “Tony” Lee III (Zeta Pi–Florida Gulf Coast ’17) was named Chair of the Southwest Region of Leadership Florida for 2021–2022. Created in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida seeks to build a sense of statewide community by identifying and educating individuals who have the passion, commitment, and positioning to help make…
Alumni Gathering Celebrates 36 Years
Published on: September 2, 2021
KA Travellers By W. David Akridge (Epsilon Alpha–South Alabama ’80) In 1986, a group of Epsilon Alpha KA’s living on the East Coast of the US decided that it was time for a get-together. Most of us had joined the Order in 1979 -1983 and were now starting careers. From Franklin, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida,…
Middle Tennessee Alumni Hold Brotherhood Luncheon
Published on: September 1, 2021
Alumni of the Delta Lambda Chapter at Middle Tennessee State University held a luncheon on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Jonathan’s Grille in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The lunch was a success with lots of fellowship, smiles, and laughs. For those who missed this lunch, the next is scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 2022, also at Jonathan’s…
Houston Baptist Alumnus Recognized with Certificate of Service
Published on: August 25, 2021
During the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend held at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Douglas B. “Doug” Harris (Delta Sigma–Houston Baptist ’73) was presented with a Certificate of Service for his two consecutive terms as Chief Alumnus. With more than 30 years in marketing and clients around the world, Doug Harris has earned a…
Cullowhee KA Alumni Chapter Named as Alumni Chapter of the Year
Published on: August 25, 2021
During the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend held at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, The Cullowhee KA Alumni Chapter of North Carolina was recognized as the William E. Forester Alumni Chapter of the Year. Robert A. “Bobby” Byrd, Jr. (Delta Alpha–Western Carolina ’71) was present to receive the award from Knight Commander Simmons. The…
Texas Tech Alumnus Named as Alumnus Advisor of the Year
Published on: August 25, 2021
During the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend held at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, C. Shannon Devaney (Gamma Chi–Texas Tech ’76) was presented with the Order’s Alumnus Advisor of the Year award. This recognition is given annually to recognize an alumnus advisor for excellence and achievement. Shannon was born in Big Spring, Texas, on…
Stanford Alumnus Recognized with Certificate of Honor
Published on: August 25, 2021
During the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend held at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Knight Commander C. Douglas Simmons III presented a Certificate of Honor to Christopher Morace (Alpha Pi–Stanford ’92). The Certificate of Honor is given to recognize an alumnus advisor for excellence in service to an Active Chapter or Chapters. Chris Morace…
