Archive of: Values
Northwestern State Alumnus Selected to Alumni Hall of Distinction
Published on: October 7, 2021
Thomas N. Whitehead (Gamma Psi–Northwestern State ’72) was one of six distinguished Northwestern State University alumni who were named to NSU’s Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line, in 2020. After being postponed twice due to COVID-19, the group will be honored on October 22, 2021, at the Natchitoches Events Center, followed by a noon…
FGCU Alumnus Named to University Foundation Board of Directors
Published on: October 4, 2021
The Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Inc. approved its slate of officers, elected four new board members, and re-elected another four members for a second term. Included in the newly elected board members is Brett W. Diamond (Zeta Pi–Florida Gulf Coast ’08). Brett is a native of Naples and serves as the chief innovation officer…
West Florida Provisional Chapter Established
Published on: October 4, 2021
On Thursday, September 27, 2021, a group of fifteen men at the University of West Florida were inducted into Kappa Alpha Order as members awaiting initiation. The ceremony was held on campus in the Commons’ Lounge. Councilor L. Blair Bailey (Gamma Eta–Florida State ’88) installed the chapter officers and led the Induction Ceremony with Crawford…
Provisional Chapter Established at Southern California
Published on: September 29, 2021
On Thursday, September 2, 2021, a group of twenty-five men at the University of Southern California were inducted into Kappa Alpha Order as members awaiting initiation. Due to extenuating circumstances around COVID-19, the ceremony was held virtually on Zoom. Neal Province Commander Douglas “Doug” W. Hanisch (Epsilon Tau–Northern Arizona ’98) installed the chapter officers and…
Three Chapters Team Up to Donate Track Wheelchair to Wounded Veteran
Published on: September 27, 2021
Teaming up to raise $20,000 for The Independence Fund, the Delta Theta Chapter at Georgia Southern University, the Delta Phi Chapter at Jacksonville State University, and the Zeta Kappa Chapter at the University of West Georgia presented a track wheelchair to U.S. veteran Karen Dery during the Georgia Southern football game on Saturday, September 25,…
Ole Miss Donates Second Track Chair to Wounded Veteran
Published on: September 27, 2021
After raising $20,000 for The Independence Fund, the Alpha Upsilon Chapter at the University of Mississippi presented an all-terrain track chair to retired SGT Brian Mogensen at the Ole Miss football game on Saturday, September 11, 2021. SGT Mogensen joined the U.S. Army in 1984 and served until 1990 when he was honorably discharged. This…
Francis Marion Spotlights Brother Harper Jackson
Published on: September 27, 2021
Student Spotlight: Harper Jackson The Patriot • September 13, 2021 Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor After taking advice from the most influential people in his life, 21-year-old environmental science major Robert “Harper” Jackson (Delta Tau–Francis Marion ’19) is working toward earning a degree that will allow him to make his favorite hobby a career. “When I…
2021 Dunwody Province Court of Honor Induction
Published on: September 27, 2021
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, the W. Elliott Dunwody Province Court of Honor held an induction ceremony at Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville, in Birmingham, Alabama. This honors those distinguished alumni who have given their time, energy, and service to KA. The following men were recognized and invested with the provincial cross of honor in recognition…
Inaugural Induction of the Traylor Province Court of Honor
Published on: September 23, 2021
The recently renamed Traylor Province, consisting of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, held a Court of Honor induction ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021. The ceremony was held at the SILO Auto Club and Conservancy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The following four brothers were added to the Court’s roll: The purpose of the Court of Honor is to recognize…
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…
