business session, the brothers were presented with reports from the various committee chairmen in the province. Two awards were presented during this session: the Reclamation Awards by Brother Deaderick Jones and the Website of the Year Awards by Brother Tyran White for Brother Fred Merritt. That evening, contestants from across the province impressed the crowd at the Miss SPE Pageant. From active wear to business wear to talent, the three contestants shined brightly that evening. Miss Jada Peyton, representing the Gamma Chi Chapter, was crowned Miss Southeastern Province 2025-2026. The host alumni chapters provided the brothers and attendees with a Casino Night experience filled with food, music, and fellowship. Saturday brought another day of business sessions and meetings. The morning began with a Memorial Service led by Brother Dr. Vardy Freeman, Province Polemarch. During the service, brothers commemorated the memories of those who joined Chapter Invisible during the year. The brothers also celebrated the return of Brother Freeman after taking time to focus on his recovery. Another highlight of the day was the arrival of Grand Polemarch Jimmy McMikle during Saturday’s events. He took time to address the
brothers in attendance and fellowship with various individuals throughout the day. After completing more business for the province, undergraduate and alumni brothers gathered for the Undergraduate Luncheon to share lunch and celebrate the undergraduate members of the province. Brother Victor “VJ” Mattison, then Junior Province Vice Polemarch, served as the speaker for the event and delivered an inspiring message to both the undergraduate and alumni brothers. Several undergraduate brothers were honored with awards for their academic and service achievements throughout the school year on their respective campuses and communities. Brother Dr. Christopher Johnson presented awards and scholarships as chair of the Province Achievement Academy and Brother Christopher Smith presented awards as chair of the Awards and Achievement Committee. Following the group photo, brothers gathered to support the Province Guide Right’s Student of the Year Contest. This event not only showcased the talents of Kappa Leaguers from across the province, but it also recognized the achievements of Guide Right programs and their sponsors. That evening, during the Closed Banquet, the brothers gathered to commune over the final meal of the
province council. The last, but the least, awards were recognized and presented by the Province Awards and Achievements Chairman, Brother Christopher Smith during the event. The J. Michael Graves Alumni Chapters of the Year were presented to the small, medium, and large chapter winners. The James B. Hardy Undergraduate Chapters of the Year Awards were presented to the small and medium chapter winners. Two brothers were also recognized as Advisors of the Year during the event. The highlight of the Closed Banquet was the riveting message by Grand Historian Kevin P. Scott. Before the conclusion of the event, the election results were announced and the 2025- 2026 Southeastern Province Officers were sworn in. After the Closed Banquet, the host chapters sponsored an event to bring the 99th Southeastern Province Council to a close for the majority of the delegates and brothers. On Sunday, most of the brothers and their Silhouettes took to the airways, highways, and byways to return to their homes or next destinations. A handful of brothers joined the newly elected officers in their first Province Board Meeting. At the end of the meeting, this year’s Province Council was officially brought to a conclusion. We are now on the “Road to 100!”
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