The Southeastern Khronicle: Summer 2024

ALUMNI NEWS

ATLANTA (GA) ALUMNI CHAPTER A Centennial Celebration! Atlanta (GA) Alumni Chapter turns 100.

February 22, 2024, marked a momentous occasion as the Atlanta (GA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. celebrated its Centennial Anniversary. The chapter is the oldest Alumni Chapter in the Southeastern Province. The celebration was a week of reflection on the chapter’s rich history, community service, and recognition of past achievements. The week culminated with a Centennial Gala at the Marriott Marquis Atlanta with the 35th Grand Polemarch, Brother Jimmy McMikle, delivering the keynote address.

The Members of the Atlanta (GA) Alumni Chapter and 37th Chapter Polemarch Anthony B. Clark hosted more

than 475 guests and dignitaries from the Fraternity and the Atlanta Community. Guest included: Grand Polemarch, Jimmy McMikle, Sr. Grand Vice Polemarch, Robert L. Jenkins, Jr. Esq., 33rd Grand Polemarch, Thomas L. Battles, Jr. 27th Southeastern Province Polemarch, Brian C. Mock, a host of Past Province Polemarch, Fraternity Awardees, current Mayor of Atlanta (61st), Brother Andre Dickens, and 60th Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms.

A Week of Achievement. Led by Centennial Chairman, Brother Craig Latimore (35th Chapter Polemarch), the week incorporated a bevy of events to include a mentoring program at Booker T. Washington H.S, the awarding of proclamations from the City of Atlanta and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the grave of 1st Chapter Polemarch Dr. Hamilton M. Holmes, a Candlelight Vigil at Sale Hall on the Campus of Morehouse College, the Centennial Social, and The Centennial Gala, which featured a Chapter History Museum curated by chapter Vice Polemarch, Brother Patrick Simon.

As the chapter celebrated its centennial, they reflected on the service provided to the city of Atlanta. The members strive to live up to the expectations set by charter members 100 years ago. The Atlanta (GA) Alumni Chapter understands the value of creating a strong chapter with diverse talents to face issues in the community. Grand Polemarch Jimmy McMikle during his keynote address asked the chapter “What Now?" While recognizing the achievements of great men in the chapter for the past century, they refocus and challenge themselves to achieve at an even greater scale. Fraternalism, Financial Stability, and Kappa Health guides the chapter to become a positive force in people’s lives.

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