Archive of: History
Agajanian Brothers Honored for Motor Sports Legacy
Published on: December 2, 2016
The San Pedro Sportswalk gained three new honorees last month. Modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the award has honored star athletes since 1978. Biological and Kappa Alpha brothers of University of Southern California’s Beta Sigma chapter, Cary ’60, Chris ’69, and J.C. ’69 Agajanian followed in their father’s footsteps of motor racing legend….
Original KA House at Louisiana State University
Published on: August 23, 2016
The original house for the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at Louisiana State University was recently purchased by a local real estate investor. Originally constructed in 1930, the historic property at 268 W. Chimes Street near campus has been used as a boarding house, bar and restaurant and, most recently, a bookstore. The investor is looking…
Alumni Profile: Jordan Wheat Lambert, Founder of Listerine
Published on: May 16, 2016
While a student at Randolph-Macon College, Jordan Wheat Lambert (Zeta – Randolph Macon) showed his flair for chemistry and business that would lead to his later success in inventing Listerine and founding the pharmaceutical company that bears his name. Lambert first invented the product as a safe disinfectant for surgical procedures, and named it “Listerine”…
KA Gives Tops $171,000 for Day of Giving
Published on: February 11, 2016
To cap off 2015 and the Sesquicentennial Celebration, the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF) hosted KA Gives, an inaugural day of giving, on December 21st. Through a combination of online and direct mail giving, including crowdfunding by undergraduate and alumni individuals and groups, the results were the biggest single event success in KAOEF history. …
Entryway and Veterans Memorial Dedication
Published on: June 22, 2015
Kappa Alpha Order has long held a military tradition and connection. We are patriots to American and have had thousands of men serve and present the ultimate sacrifice to our country. To their honor and memory stands a permanent memorial and entranceway at the National Administrative Office at Mulberry Hill in Lexington, Virginia. The memorial…
Updated History to be Released at 76th Convention
Published on: June 18, 2015
2015 marks the Sesquicentennial of the founding of Kappa Alpha Order, and before celebrating our present, we must remember our past. The Order is proud to announce that a new history book will be unveiled at the Sesquicentennial Celebration and 76th Convention. Earlier this year, Dr. Martin Clagett completed Excelsior: The Story of Kappa Alpha Order….
Passing of Former Knight Commander Paulson
Published on: May 26, 2015
It is my sad duty to inform you that Thomas G. Paulson II passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in Orinda, California. He served as the 34th Knight Commander from 1993 until 1997. Paulson was born in Modesto, California on March 5, 1930. He was initiated by the Alpha Xi Chapter at the University of California,…
Cleve C. Luckadoo Receives Knight Commander’s Accolade
Published on: March 12, 2015
Clevie Clifford Luckadoo (Delta Alpha – Western Carolina ’65) was awarded the Knight Commander’s Accolade from Knight Commander William E. Dreyer (Alpha Delta – William Jewell) at Delta Alpha’s 50th Anniversary at the Crowne Plaza in Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday, August 9th, 2014. The Knight Commander’s Accolade is the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive. …
Kriss Parikakis Receives Knight Commander’s Accolade
Published on: March 10, 2015
Kriss Parikakis (Delta Kappa – Stephen F. Austin ’76) was awarded the Knight Commander’s Accolade from Knight Commander William E. Dreyer (Alpha Delta – William Jewell). This honor was presented to Parikakis by Former Knight Commander J. Michael Duncan (Delta Kappa – Stephen F. Austin ’69) at Delta Kappa’s Chapter Lodge Dedication Ceremony at Stephen F. Austin State…
Daniel T. Patton Receives Knight Commander’s Accolade
Published on: March 9, 2015
Daniel T. Patton (Delta Kappa – Stephen F. Austin ’74) was awarded the Knight Commander’s Accolade from Knight Commander William E. Dreyer (Alpha Delta – William Jewell). This honor was presented to Patton by Former Knight Commander J. Michael Duncan (Delta Kappa – Stephen F. Austin ’69) at Delta Kappa’s Chapter Lodge Dedication Ceremony at Stephen F….
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