Kappa Alpha Psi Study Guide

Elder Watson Diggs

- was born on December 23, 1883, in Madisonville,

Kentucky.

- He served as Grand Polemarch for the first six years of the fraternity's existence, as a Grand Board Member and as Grand Historian.

- he was awarded the Fraternity's first Laurel Wreath in 1924.

- He died on November 8, 1947.

John Milton Lee

- was born in Danville, Indiana on September 7, 1890,

- He completed three years of pre-medical work

before leaving the university. He subsequently enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University but had to withdraw from both due to health reasons and death in the family.

-He enlisted in the Army in 1917, into the 349th Field Artillery Regiment, and served overseas as a First Class Sergeant and Gunner.

-first Battery of Negro Artillerymen ever to open fire

upon an enemy. He fired the first shot.

-He helped organize, and for several years was

president of the Fairview Golf Club, the first Negro

Golf Club in Pennsylvania.

-He died on January 3, 1958.

Byron Kenneth Armstrong

- was born in Westfield, Indiana on April 8, 1892.

-Ph.D. degree from the University of Michigan in 1940.

-The Byron K. Armstrong Scholars Award, the only

Grand Chapter award available to fraternity

undergraduate members for outstanding

achievement, is named in his honor.

-He died on June 28, 1980.

Marcus Peter Blakemore

-born in Franklin, Indiana in 1889

- he organized the Electric Engineering Company, which he operated until he enlisted with the U.S. Army in World War I.

-In 1949, he became the first Black to receive the MS degree in Prosthetic Dentistry from the University of

Pittsburgh Dental School.

-He died on October 9, 1959.

Guy Levis Grant

- was born in New Albany, Indiana on April 9, 1891

- In 1920, he received the D.D.S. degree from

Indiana University Dental School; he practiced dentistry in Indianapolis for over 50 years.

- He served the Fraternity as Grand Historian for 16 years.

- He died on November 11, 1973.

Ezra Dee Alexander

- Alexander was born in Bloomington, Indiana on July 18, 1891

- He received his M.D. degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in 1919.

- He practiced medicine in Indianapolis for nearly 50 years. He died September 29, 1971.

Henry T. Asher

-was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 30, 1890

-He received the degree of LL.B. from the Detroit College of Law in 1928.

-He died on March 5, 1963.

Paul Waymond Caine

- was born on May 17, 1890, in Greencastle, Indiana.

-He later succumbed from pneumonia he acquired from the fire and died on April 15, 1931.

- Outstanding Alumni Chapters are presented the

Paul W. Caine Award, named in his honor.

Edward Giles Irvin

- was born in Spencer, Indiana on August 13, 1893.

- He did not return to the university following

the spring term of 1911.

-After leaving school, he pursued a Journalistic career in various cities throughout the country until World War I, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was awarded for his duty.

-He also organized and operated the Afro-American

Manufacturing Company in Chicago, which produced novelties, candies, and specialties.

- He died on November 4, 1982.

George Wesley Edmonds

- was born in Knight Township, Indiana on

August 13, 1890.

- After he returned home for the summer of 1911, his father became ill and died. He was the eldest son, became the head of the family, thus preventing his return to school.

- worked in the coal mine

- He died on June 13, 1962.

Laurel Wreath Award

Most prestigious award; extra meritorious achievements

Elder Watson Diggs Award

SECOND HIGHEST award available to a member of the Fraternity for MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT

Byron Kenneth Armstrong Award

Highest award available exclusively to undergraduate members of fraternity for Academic Achievement

Guy Levis Grant Award

Highest award available exclusively to undergraduate members of fraternity for meritorious Achievement

Toast Song

To burning sands and days of yore

To brothers dear we'll see no more.

For those to come we live and die

In dear old Kappa Alpha Psi

So here we now rededicate

Ourselves to thee O Kappa great

Of all this we proudly boast

In Phi Nu Pi we give this Toast

Who wrote the toast song

Words by William Chisholm

Music by Edward C. Lewis Jr

Kappa Alpha PSI pin Song

Tell me why she wears his pin;

Tell me why she's strong for him;

Tell me why she is so true;

She told me why, now I'll tell you:

Because he is a Kappa Bold;

Because he is a knight of old;

Because he wears the Kappa shield,

That is the reason she had to yield.

So dance her in a corner, hold her tight like this.

Put your arms around her waist, and on her lips a kiss-(if she'll let you).

And if she starts to murmur, if she starts to cry;

Just tell her it's the sacred seal of Kappa Alpha Psi.

Who wrote the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn?

Words by Elder Watson Diggs

Music by Kenneth Billups

Kappa Alpha psi Hymn Stanza 1

O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, The Pride of all our hearts.

True manliness, fidelity, Thou ever dost impart.

The source of our delights and joys, And happiness thou art, O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part.

O noble Kappa Alpha Psi, From thee we'll never part.

Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn Stanza 2

Now in the days of happiness, Of pleasure and good cheer. I lift a cup of joy and health, To every member here. To those who loved and toiled and strove, For thee in other years. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear. I give full honor and revere, Our noble Brothers dear.

Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn Stanza 3

When all our student days are done, And we from school must go. Still we will honor, love and sing Thy praises o'er and o'er. We'll live for thee, we'll strive for thee, We'll all thy ways adore, we'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore. We'll long for thee and toil until we reach that Golden Shore

Sweet Heart Song 1st & 2nd Stanza

You're as pretty as a picture,

And as sweet as you can be.

For I love you so sincerly,

You're all the world to me.

And if ever I should lose you,

It would surely break my heart;

For I love you, I adore you;

You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.

Sweet Heart Song 3rd & 4th Stanza

You are fairer than the fairest,

I have loved you all the while;

I know you're a Kappa darling,

'Cause you've got that Kappa Style.

Fate must never let me lose you,

Fate must never let us part;

For I love you, I adore you;

You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.

Sweet Heart Song 5th & 6th Stanza

You should never feel discouraged,

Never lonely, sad, or blue;

Each day you're near my darling,

Each night I dream of you.

And if ever I should lose you,

It would surely break my heart;

For I love you, I adore you,

You're my Kappa Alpha Psi Sweetheart.

Who wrote the Sweetheart Song

Words by elizabeth Hill

Music by Gwendolyn Eichelburger

Kappa Alpha PSI 34th Grand Polemarch

Reuben A. Shelton, III Esq.

Senior Grand Vice Polemarch

Linnes Finney, Jr. Esq.

Junior Grand Vice Polemarch

Evan R. Jackson

Grand Keeper of Records and Exchequer

Rhen Bass

Grand Strategus

Andrew D. Faraimo

Grand Lt. Strategus

Nickolas Staats

Grand Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman

Chauncy E. Haynes

Grand Historian

Kevin Scott

SE PROVINCE POLEMARCH

E. Delane Rosemond, Esq

Senior Province Vice Polemarch

Brian Mock

Junior Province Vice Polemarch

Deric Rush

Province Keeper of Records

Plez Joyner

Province Keeper of Exchequer

Charles Bell

Province Strategus

Dymear Atkinson

Province Lieutenant Strategus

Elijah Hawkins

when were the rituals completed

By the end of the first year (1912), Founders Diggs and

Armstrong had completed the rituals

when was the Coat of Arms completed

Work on the Coat of Arms was completed during the

following summer (1913) by Founders Diggs, Armstrong, and Lee while they were pursuing employment at a hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

When was Guide Right started and by who?

Conceived in 1922 by Leon W. Stewart,

what is the national service program of Kappa Alpha Psi?

Guide Right

What is the purpose of Guide Right?

The purpose of Guide Right shall be inspirational, informational, and directional to:

§ Encourage high school and college students

§ Present the current and future occupational outlook

§ Assist high school students, potential members, and undergraduate members to select appropriate careers...

§ Developing leadership qualities

§ Achieve academic success

§ Secure employment consistent with their qualifications

when was Kappa league founded?

was founded Thursday,February 12, 1970 by the Los Angeles (CA) Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi; under

the direction of Leon W Stewart

what is the primary purpose of the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference?

The primary purpose of the training session is to disseminate information about the operations of the Fraternity to the members.

what are the rituals of Kappa Alpha Psi?

A formal document containing esoteric information for use by members who have not been expelled or suspended from the Fraternity.

• The secret rites and ceremonial forms of Kappa Alpha Psi.

Proverbs 3:1-10

1. My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my

commandments:

2. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

3. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck;

write them upon the table of thine heart:

4. So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

5. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own

understanding.

6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

8. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

9. Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all

thine increase:

10. So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

what is a motion?

A motion is a proposal that the ensure membership take action or a stand on an issue. Individual members can:

§ Call to order

§ Second motions

§ Debate motions

§ Vote on motions

what are the four basic type of motions?

Main Motions, Subsidiary Motions,Privileged motions, and incidental motions

what is a basic motion?

The purpose of a main motion is to introduce items to the membership for their consideration. They cannot be made when any other motion is on the floor, and yield to privileged, subsidiary, and incidental motions.

What is a subsidiary motion?

Their purpose is to change or affect how a main motion is handled and is voted on before the main motion.

What is a privileged motion?

Their purpose is to bring up items that are urgent about

special or important matters unrelated to pending business.

what is an Incidental motion

Their purpose is to provide a means of questioning

procedure concerning other motions and must be considered before the other motion.

what is the order of business?

1.Call to order

2. Roll call of members present

3. Reading of minutes of last meeting

4. Officers reports

5. Committee reports

6. Special orders -

§ Important business previously designated for

consideration at this meeting

7. Unfinished business

8. New business

9. Announcements

10. Adjournment

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