Kappa Journal Conclave Issue (Summer 2017)

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Brothers-Only Luncheon

The Theta brothers host- ed an opulent brothers-only luncheon that included several honored guests in- cluding: Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles Jr., Grand Board Member Ronald V. Julun, Grand Historian Kev- in P. Scott, North Central Province Polemarch, Korlon L. Kilpatrick II, as well as the 12 th and 20 th North Cen- tral Province Polemarchs, Eldridge T. Freeman Jr. and Michael C. Hughes Jr. Chapter Polemarchs from Chicago (IL), Gary (IL), Joliet (IL), Maywood-Whea-

his Shipmate, Dwain A. Perry (Theta 1983).

that was performed to near perfection. The step show culminated with broth- ers young and seasoned, hitting the Bop Kane, and doing the Half-step and the Fat Man, while the younger brothers did the Kappa Stroll.

ton (IL), Richton Park, Des Moines (IA) and of course, Theta also headed the dais. In all, more than 150 brothers were assembled, and the proceedings were led by Master of Ceremonies and past Theta Polemarch, Paul V. Johnson (Theta 1974). A documentary film by Tony G. Wil- liams (Gamma Beta 1993), chronicling the 100-year legacy of Theta Chapter was debuted, and was an incredible expe- rience for all the brothers in attendance. Brother Davis was acknowledged for his efforts which reactivated Theta in 1968 by being honored with a white Kappa blazer, also signifying his recent 50-year membership in Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- nity, Inc. The Centennial Jazz & Jokes Concert Fundraiser event was held at the beauti- ful Mary C. Galvin Recital Hall overlook- ing Lake Michigan and Chicago’s famous lakefront skyline. The event was emceed by John Marshall Jones (Theta 1980), who provided comic relief along with Calvin Evans (Champaign-Urbana (IL) Alumni 2009). The Soul Message Band and John Ray Jr. (Theta 1983) performed soulful renditions of songs by Stevie Won- der and The Gap Band, accompanied by Jazz & Jokes Concert Fundraiser

Saturday April 15, 2017– Guide Right Program

Θ The brothers of Theta and the Evan- ston (IL) Alumni Chapters met to kick off the Guide Right Program, in partner- ship with the Theta Alumni Association, and the Family Focus Evanston youth mentorship program. Brothers gathered and socialized with families from the community, as well as discussed the goal of this initiative to mentor the male youth of the Evanston community. Undergraduate Step Show After the Guide Right program, the Theta Nupes headed to a familiar place on the yard, “The Rock” located at the center of Northwestern’s campus. The Rock is a large ancient stone that all Northwestern Greeks symbolically paint for notable celebrations. In fact, all The- ta initiates have historically painted The Rock with Krimson & Kreme and Theta’s Greek letter. As in years past, the broth- ers assembled at noon to show the entire campus that the Nupes still run the yard! The undergraduate brothers put together a step show that will long be remembered for the hard work, practice and execution

Centennial Ball

On Saturday evening, after very little rest, visiting brothers, Theta brothers, their friends and family, and friends of Theta all assembled in the Grand Or- rington Ballroom at the Hilton Orrington/ Evanston Hotel for an elegant formal affair of more than 250 guests. Grand Polemarch Battles gave strong words of encouragement to the brothers and their guests to be vigilant in the face of the pressures faced by our community, and urged all assembled to be informed and engaged citizens. After the meal, the brothers and their guests danced, laughed, and the Nupes even broke out in more impromptu strolling and stepping. Former The- ta Polemarch, Dwight White (Theta 2014), who is now a graduate student at the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, painted a portrait of Founder Elder Watson Diggs. This amazing artwork was successfully auc- tioned, with the proceeds donated to the Theta Alumni Association.

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