Archive of: Convention
Georgia College Senior Recognized with Knight Commander’s Commendations
Published on: October 26, 2021
During the Knight Commander’s Banquet of the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend, Turner P. Hargrave (Epsilon Nu–Georgia College ’18) was presented with the Knight Commander’s Commendation. The Knight Commander’s Commendation was created by the Executive Council to recognize outstanding service and leadership to the Order by members of Active Chapters. The award was established in 2020…
High Point Brothers Recognized with Knight Commander’s Commendation
Published on: October 26, 2021
During the Knight Commander’s Banquet of the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend, Alexander F. “Alex” Hallahan (Zeta Phi–High Point ’18) and Holden A. Quinn (Zeta Phi–High Point ’17) were presented with the Knight Commander’s Commendation. The Knight Commander’s Commendation was created by the Executive Council to recognize outstanding service and leadership to the Order by…
Accolade for Interfraternal Service Presented to Marc Stine
Published on: September 24, 2021
During the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend held July 29–31, 2021, at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Marc Stine was presented with the Order’s Accolade for Interfraternal Service. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Greek or fraternity community. The award is granted by a majority vote of the Executive…
Award for Fraternal Excellence Presented to Tennessee’s Amanda Samsel
Published on: September 24, 2021
During the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend held July 29–31, 2021, at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Amanda Samsel was presented with the Order’s Award for Fraternal Excellence. The award recognizes a faculty member, a higher education staff member, or an administrator, for excellence and achievement in support of or service to a member,…
Award for Fraternal Excellence Presented to Texas A&M’s Danny Pugh
Published on: September 24, 2021
During the 79th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend held July 29–31, 2021, at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Danny Pugh was presented with the Order’s Award for Fraternal Excellence. The award recognizes a faculty member, a higher education staff member, or an administrator, for excellence and achievement in support of or service to a member,…
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…
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…
