CHAPTER NEWS: CELEBATIONS
The Virginia Union University Chapter, The Alpha Gamma of Kappa Alpha Psi Celebrates 95 Years of Achievement
By M.A. Gardner
T he Alpha Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, chartered on the historic campus of Virginia Union University in 1927 (E) was honored for its 95 years of achieve- ment during the Universities’ Home- coming Week. “STRONGER TOGETHER” was the theme, which focused around the Alpha Gamma Chapter being supported by a tax-exempt entity formed by former members of the chapter. The vision was conceived during the 90 th anniversary. This year, the Alpha Gamma Interna- tional Alumni Association, Inc. became a reality. Chartered on April 28, 2022 through the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission, and this is such a great honor for the chapter as it plans to do great things in the future. Statutes and By-Laws are in place and the very first newly officers were sworn in respectfully: Chairman, Dr. Steven E. Hairston; Vice Chairman, Darron Merritt; Secretary, Herbert J. Dey; Trea- surer, Ricky Sessions, Sr.; Assistant Trea- surer, Michael A. Newsome, and Board of Directors consist of: Corey Colvin, Craig Ester, Joseph B. Hill, Michael A. Newsome, Antony Ghee, Esquire. The main concept of the association is to maintain a professional business savvy mindset that will benefit Virginia Union University. Membership in The Alpha Gamma International Alumni Associa- tion shall be limited only to men who were initiated into the Virginia Union University Chapter, the Alpha Gamma Chapter (E) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra- ternity, Inc.; and were a member of the fraternity at Virginia Union University, or men who attended Virginia Union University for at least one full aca- demic year and were initiated at another
Brothers came together to celebrate "the Mother Chapter of Virginia" in observing 95 years of achievement.
undergraduate or alumni chapter of the fraternity. Among other anniversary activities, the chapter supported a Black-owned upscale cigar and whiskey lounge called BRUN and endowed the Remember- ing #42 William “Dill” Dillon Athletic Scholarship Fund (Dillon was a Spring 1983 Alpha Gamma initiate). The Alumni Association led by Chairman, Dr. Steven E. Hairston focused on plans for the chapters centennial (2027). There was a Roll
sung at the Kappa plot to cap off the evening. The weekend concluded with a day for worship.
Below Alumni Association Chairman, Dr. Steven E. Hairston, delivers remarks to the brothers gathered for the celebration.
Call by Alpha Gamma Initiation year and an acknowledgement to visiting brothers that attended that weren’t Alpha Gamma initi- ates. It was a joyous occasion dining and discussing business, and after breakfast brothers proceeded to the game and Kappa tailgate, and of course the Kappa Hymn was
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