VOLUME CIII, ISSUE 3
FALL 2017— POST 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 Van Jordan 1989–1990 Mel L. Davis 1990–1999 Keflyn X. Reed 1999–2010 Jonathan P. Hicks 2011–2014 Thomas L. Cunningham IV 2014–2015 Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq. 2016— Editor 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 Deputy Editor for Photography Michael L. Hume Belleville-O'Fallon (MS) Alumni Chapter mlhphotography@hotmail.com Feature Writers Dr. Charles H.F. Davis Grand Chapter charles.hf.davisiii@gmail.com Earl T. Tildon Winter Park (FL) Alumni Chapter Earltildonkapsi@aol.com Dr. Samuel Odom New Orleans (LA) Alumni Chapter riverjordan19eleven@gmail.com Aaron Williams Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter Richardson-Plano (TX) Alumni Chapter aaronwilli02@yahoo.com Contributing Copy Editor Erick B. Wicker Winter Park (FL) Alumni Chapter erickwicker@hotmail.com Graphic Arts Contributor Justin L. Tyson Atmore (AL) Alumni Chapter justin.tyson38@gmail.com Grand Historian Kevin P. Scott Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter GrandHistorian1911@gmail.com Advertising Sales Director Sherman K. Kizart Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter
The Orlando (FL) Alumni Chapter, the Winter Park (FL) Alumni Chapter and the Lambda Omega of Kappa Alpha Psi ® at the University of Central Florida begin the 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting with a community service project that exemplifies leaving a legacy and helping young people with building their futures in the Pine Hills Neighborhood. 42 Diamond Life Center Unveiled
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Journal Notes
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Grand Polemarch’s Message
10 Junior Grand Vice Polemarch's Message 12 LEAD Kappa 2017 41 83 rd Grand Chapter Public Meeting 74 83 rd Grand Chapter Meeting Awards 102 83 rd GCM Sponsor Acknowledgements 106 83 rd GCM Guide Right Activities 116 Senior Province Polemarchs' Spotlight 136 Cadets Earn Military Scholarships 146 33 rd Administration Earns Second Term 152 Undergraduate Grand Chapter Officers Speak
National Silhouettes of Kappa Alpha Psi ® Support Kappa with a contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 140 National Silhouettes Spotlight
270 Kappas & Kinsmen
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US Military recognitions are a large part of the 83 rd GCM in Inaugural Salute. 124 MVAC Expands Mission
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