GRAND POLEMARCH’S MESSAGE
Our Story
promote academic excellence, leader- ship, and community service.
fraternity bestows upon a member. Members have also received numer- ous civic awards on local, state and national levels. In addition to our many accomplished members, Kappa has established a network of undergraduate and alumni chapters across the United States and internationally. These chapters provide opportunities for members to network, collaborate, and continue our tradition of academic excellence, leadership, and community service. To capture and chronicle our rich history, we have completed a magnifi- cent historical project, thanks to the hard work and dedication of project leaders, Grand Historian Brother Kevin Scott, Brother Aaron Williams, and their talented team. The Story of Kappa Alpha Psi is a story of excellence, leadership, and ser- vice. From its founding in 1911 to its present-day network of chapters and members, the fraternity has remained dedicated to promoting its members' advancement and positively impact- ing society. With our rich history and continued commitment to excellence, Kappa will surely continue significantly contributing to society for many years. I hope you enjoy our story.
The ten founders are Elder Watson Diggs, Byron Kenneth Armstrong, Dr. Ezra D. Alexander, Attorney Henry T. Asher, Dr. Marcus Peter Blakemore, Paul Waymond Caine, Edward Giles Irvin, Dr. Guy Levis Grant, George Wesley Edmonds, and John Milton Lee. These ten men set out to create a fraternity that would provide oppor- tunities for their brothers to excel in all aspects of life and positively impact their communities. From our humble beginnings, Kappa has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence and leadership among its members. The fraternity has a rich history of achievement, with numerous members who have become successful leaders in many fields of human endeavor, including politics, business, sports, education and entertainment. Over the years, Kappa has also become known for our commitment to community service. Our members have worked tirelessly to uplift our communities and positively impact society. We have organized numerous service projects and initiatives, rang- ing from mentoring programs through our Guide Right initiative to disaster relief efforts and many more. Many distinguished Kappa broth- ers have won the fraternity's highest awards, including the Laurel Wreath Award, which is the highest honor the
Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq. Grand Polemarch
I am honored to present this publica- tion to my Kappa Alpha Psi brothers and the citizens of the communities in which we live and serve. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is a historically Black fraternity founded on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. The illustri- ous ten founders of the fraternity were students who recognized the need for a fraternal organization that would
Yours in the Bond, Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq. Grand Polemarch
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