Question | Answer |
Name the founders of K.A.P. | Elder Watson Diggs, Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Dr. Ezra Dee Alexander , Henry Tourner Asher,
Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemoore, Paul Waymond Caine
George Wesley Edmonds, Dr. Guy Levis Grant,
Edward Giles Irvin, and John Milton Lee |
What is the fundamental purpose of the Fraternity? | Achievement |
What type of fraternity is Kappa Alpha Psi? | A social fraternity |
When was the fraternity founded? | January 5, 1911 |
Where was the fraternity founded | Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana |
What was the original name of the fraternity? | Kappa Alpha Nu |
When was the fraternity incorporated? | May 15, 1911 |
When did the fraternity change the name to Kappa Alpha Psi | April 15, 1915 |
Who was the first Grand Polemarch | Elder Watson Diggs |
What is Kappa Alpha Psi's official flower? | A carnation with a crimson tint |
What are the official colors of the fraternity? | Crimson and Cream |
What is the address of K.A.P HQ? | 2322-24 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590 |
Phone # / Fax # for H.Q | Voice (215) 228-‐7184
Fax (215) 228-‐7181 |
A | Alpha |
B | Beta |
Γ | Gamma |
Η | Eta |
Θ | Theta |
Λ | Lamda |
M | Mu |
Ξ | Xi ( Zee) |
P | Rho |
Σ | Sigma |
Υ | Upsilon |
Φ | Phi |
Χ | Chi |
Ψ | Psi |
Ω | Omega |
Δ | Delta |
Ε | Epsilon |
Z | Zeta |
H | Eta |
I | Iota |
K | Kappa |
N | Nu |
O | Omicron |
Π | Pi |
Who was awarded the Fraternity's firs' t Laurel Wreath in December, 1924. | Elder Watson Diggs |
This Founder received his M.D. degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in
1919. | Ezra D. Alexander |
This Founder went to th Dental School of the University of Pittsburgh, from which he
he graduated in 1923. | Marcus Peter Blakemore |
This founde's battery enjoys the unique distinction of having been the first Battery
of Negro Artillerymen ever to open fire upon an enemy | John Milton Lee |
This founder was a journalist | Edward Giles Irvin |
The highest award of the Fraternity available exclusively to non-‐alumni members
for outstanding academic achievements is named after this founder? | Byron L. Armstrong |
In 1920 this founder received the D.D.S. degree from Indiana Dental School He practiced dentistry in Indianapolis | Guy Levis Grant |
This founder was an attorney, and received the degree of LL.B. at the Detroit College of
Law in 1928. | Henry T Asher |
This founder had to leave school and work in the coal mines to take care of his family when his father died. | George W. Edmonds |
This founder had his own catering company , and his own dry cleaning business. He died in a gas fire. | Paul Waymond Caine |
These two founders completed the ritual of K.A.Psi | Diggs and Armstrong |
These founders completed the design of the Coat of Arms for K.A.Psi | Diggs, Armstrong, and Lee |
These two founders were Dentist | Guy Levis Grant , and Marcus Peter Blakemore |
Alpha Chapter | Indian University |
Beta Chapter | University of Illinois , February 8, 1913 |
Gamma Chapter | University of Iowa (1914) |
Delta Chapter | Wilberforce University (1915) |
Epsilon Chapter | Lincoln University ( December 4, 1915) |
Zeta Chapter | Ohio State University (1915) |
Eta Chapter | University of Nebraska (1916) |
Theta Chapter | Northwestern University (1917) |
Iota Chapter | University of Chicago (1918) |
Kappa Chapter | Meharry Medical College |
The first objective of K.A.Psi | To unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity |
The 2nd Objective of K.A.Psi | To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor |
The 3rd Objective of K.A.Psi | To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members |
The 4th Objective of K.A.Psi | To assist the aims and purpose of colleges and universities |
The fifth Objective of K.A.Psi | To inspire service in the public interest |
What is the purpose of the code of conducts? | To inform about the illegalness of hazing and the Fraternities penalties for participating. |
Grand Board of Directors | Manages the affairs of the fraternity |
Executive Committe | Operates fraternity for the Grand B.o.D |
Executive Director | COO of Fraternity, manages I.HQ staff |
List National Officers | 3 Grand Polemarchs, Grand Keep of Rec. and Excheq., Grand Historian, Grand Strat. ,
Grand Lt Strat., Grand chp Nom. Comm chair, 3 Grand B.o.d Alum/ Undgrad |
Who is the Grand Polemarch | Thomas L Battle Jr |
who is the Sr. Grand Vice Polemarch | Reuben A Shelton III , esq |
Who is the Jr. Grand Vice Polemarch | Chastin L Gammage |
Grand Keeper of Records & Exchequer | Chester Leaks |
Who is C Rodger Wilson | 16th Grand Polemarch, 19th Laurel Wreath winner |
Which 3 positions at the Grand Board, and Province are only for Undergrades? | Jr. Grand/Prov Vice Polemarch, Grand/Prov Strategus and Lt. Strategus |
What are the Governing Documents of the Fraternity? | The Constitution and the Statutes |
What is the Constitution ? | The Fundamental rules of the fraternity |
What are the statues | The current laws of he fraternity |
What are the 3 Levels of the Fraternity structure? | The National , the Province, and the Chapter |