Archive of: Knight Commander
Passing of Former Knight Commander Jack Richesin Taylor
Published on: July 9, 2021
The Order is saddened to report that Jack Richesin Taylor passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He served as the 31st Knight Commander from 1981 until 1985. Knight Commander C. Douglas Simmons III has declared an official period of mourning for thirty (30) days beginning on July 1, 2021. During…
Joyner Receives Knight Commander’s Accolade
Published on: May 10, 2019
During a Brotherhood Reception at the City Club of Wilmington in Wilmington, North Carolina on Thursday, May 2, 2019, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay bestowed the Knight Commander’s Accolade upon Max Ray Joyner Jr. (Gamma Rho–East Carolina ’79). The Knight Commander’s Accolade is the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive, bestowed in the sole discretion…
Barksdale Receives Highest Individual Honor
Published on: January 16, 2019
During a Brotherhood Reception at the Forsyth Country Club in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Thursday, November 15, 2018, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay bestowed the Knight Commander’s Accolade upon David P. Barksdale (Tau–Wake Forest ’83) The Knight Commander’s Accolade is the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive, bestowed in the sole discretion of the Knight Commander….
McMichael Receives Knight Commander’s Accolade
Published on: January 4, 2019
During the Beta Chapter/Commission 150th Anniversary Brunch at the Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office at Mulberry Hill on Saturday, October 3, 2018, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay bestowed the Knight Commander’s Accolade upon SGM E. Kent McMichael (Beta Commission–VMI ’95). The Knight Commander’s Accolade is the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive, bestowed in the sole discretion…
Jason Barrett Honored with KA’s Highest Award
Published on: October 15, 2018
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay conferred the Knight Commander’s Accolade upon Dr. Jason R. Barrett (Beta Tau–Mississippi State ’98). Knight Commander Kay awarded this highest individual honor an alumnus can receive during the 2018 Emmett Lee Irwin Province Court of Honor Banquet & Induction Ceremony at the The Fairview Inn in Jackson,…
Aiken Honored with Order’s Highest Award – Knight Commander’s Accolade
Published on: August 6, 2018
Knight Commander Darren S. Kay conferred the Knight Commander’s Accolade upon King V. Aiken, Jr. (Kappa–Mercer ’83) on Friday, August 3, 2018, during the 6th annual Crimson & Gold Society Dinner at the Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, Georgia. The Knight Commander’s Accolade is the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive, bestowed in the…
Mark Hale Receives KA’s Highest Individual Honor
Published on: June 19, 2018
Knight Commander Darren S. Kay conferred the Knight Commander’s Accolade upon Dr. Mark D. Hale (Gamma Lambda–North Texas ’90) on Thursday, May 31, 2018, prior to the Gamma Lambda Chapter Restoration Banquet & Ceremony at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. The Knight Commander’s Accolade is the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive, bestowed in the…
Chartering of Zeta Omega Chapter at Coastal Carolina University
Published on: January 22, 2018
On Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the Wild Wing Plantation in Conway, South Carolina, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay (Alpha Eta–Westminster ’88) issued the Zeta Omega Charter to the gentlemen of the Coastal Carolina University Provisional Chapter. The ceremony and banquet was well attended by area alumni and parents. The Coastal Carolina University Provisional Chapter…
Chartering of Zeta Psi Chapter at Campbell University
Published on: January 22, 2018
On Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Indigo Room in Erwin, North Carolina, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay (Alpha Eta–Westminster ’88) issued the Zeta Psi Charter to the gentlemen of the Campbell University Provisional Chapter. The ceremony and banquet was well attended by area alumni and parents. The Campbell University Provisional Chapter received its provisional…
Brothers & Friends Recognized at the 77th Convention in St. Louis
Published on: August 23, 2017
The 77th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend was held in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch. Along with completing the business of the Order, many alumni and friends of KA were recognized for various reasons ranging from service to the Order, to giving back to the local community, to saving lives. Knight…
