The Kappa Alpha Psi ® Journal
WINTER 2018 VOLUME CV, ISSUE 4
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 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 (IL) Alumni Chapter mlhphotography@hotmail.com Feature Writers Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III Stuart Doyle Quentin Mitchell Dr. Samuel Odom Aaron Williams Graphic Arts Contributor Justin L. Tyson Atmore (AL) Alumni Chapter justin.tyson38@gmail.com Grand Historian Kevin Scott Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter GrandHistorian1911@gmail.com Advertising Sales Director Sherman K. Kizart Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter
On the Cover: Led by Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Christopher Cross, the Undergraduate Summit held during the National Founders' Day weekend proved to be an enriching experience for the participants. 18
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Journal Notes
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Grand Polemarch’s Message
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Junior Grand Polemarch's Message
8 Kappa Commentary 14 The Grand Board Meeting Kickoff 18 Cover Story: Undergraduate Summit 38 Kappa Alpha Psi ® Foundation 42 Wreath-Laying Ceremony 44 National Founders' Day Observance 54 National Founders' Day Gallery 86 ULI: The Theta Class
The Summit: HBCU presidents provide insights on the importance of fraternity in campus life. 21
100 ULI: The Theta Class Roll Call 104 Undergraduate Achievement 132 A Look Back 133 Kappa Authors 142 To the Chapter Invisible 166 Kappa Alpha Psi ® Directory
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Chapter Advisers: Dr. Donald J. Mitchell Jr. recieves AFA recognition at Annual Meeting. 68
73 Junior Province Vice Polemarchs' Roll Call.
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52 COMMENTARY: The 14 th Annual National Founders' Day Observance keynote speaker issues a call to action.
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