VOLUME CIII, ISSUE 2
SUMMER 2017— CONCLAVE EDITION
IN THIS ISSUE
The Kappa Alpha Psi Journal Established 1914 First Editor Frank M. Summers, Esq. Past Permanent Editors Lionel F. Artis 1921–1937 G. James Fleming 1938–1950 William L. Crump 1950–1975 Earl S. Clanton 1975–1985 Jonathan P. Hicks 1985–1989 Keflyn X. Reed 1999–2010 Jonathan P. Hicks 2011–2014 Thomas L. Cunningham IV 2014–2015 Editor (Interim) Art Director Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq. Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter KappaJournal1914@gmail.com Deputy Editor for Features Clarence Tucker Norfolk (VA) Alumni Chapter ctuckermpt@gmail.com Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter Richardson-Plano (TX) Alumni Chapter aaronwilli02@yahoo.com Grand Historian Kevin P. Scott Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter GrandHistorian1911@gmail.com Advertising Sales Director Sherman K. Kizart Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter Van Jordan 1989–1990 Mel L. Davis 1990–1999 Feature Writer Aaron Williams International Headquarters 2322-24 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590 Phone: (215) 228-7184 www.KappaAlphaPsi1911.com Published quarterly by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 2322-24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19132-4590. Periodic postage paid at Philadelphia, PA and additional mailing offices. Subscriptions: $10 per year. USPS 291-300. No responsibility may be assumed by the Journal for receipt or return of material, news stories, photographs or creative pieces. Postmaster: Send address changes to: 2322-24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132-4590. shermankizart@att.net Office: (312) 421-4803 Cell: (312) 371-4127
Local Conclave Planning Committee Co-Chairmen, Marion L. Campbell and Erick B. Wicker along with their chapters and committee members, have been hard at work with the Grand Chapter Meeting Planning Committee to bring the 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting to the Rosen Shingle Creek from July 18-22, 2017. To get to know them in this issue, see their Q&A. 86 Cover Story
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Journal Notes
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Grand Polemarch’s Message
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Kappa News: Centennials and Anniversaries
20 Senior Kappa Spotlight 22 Alumni Spotlight 24 Kappas in the Community
Getting to know the Planning Committee of Lambda Omega. 69 Cover Story: Undergraduate Spotlight
32 83 rd Grand Chapter Greetings 52 Grand Chapter Meeting Planning 62 Cover Story Spotlights 96 An Elder Watson Diggs Awardee Speaks 132 Health & Wellness 136 Kappa History: A Look Back 146 To The Chapter Invisible 165 Special Investigative Report 168 The Gallery 220 The Kappa Alpha Psi Directory 224 A Look Back at the 82 nd Grand Chapter Meeting
Grand Board Member Jimmy McMikle leads with Learn 2 Live Initiative. 24 Kappas in the Community
62 Edward L. Blacksheare, Sr. Welcomes you with a Lifetime of Service to the Community.
92 Roll Call of the Province Polemarchs.
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