CHAPTER NEWS
A Year of Growth and Purpose
The Rise of Slidell (LA) Alumni Chapter
I n little over a year, the Fraternity, Inc. has emerged as one of the most compel- ling new forces for good in southeastern Louisiana. Chartered on December 21, 2024, with thirty brothers Slidell (LA) Alumni Chap- ter of Kappa Alpha Psi and a vision grounded in service, scholarship, and achievement. The chapter has rapidly transformed from an idea into an insti- tution that is shaping lives and uplifting the wider community. What began as a small gathering of dedi- cated men has grown into a deeply respected chapter whose work is already being recognized by civic leaders, community partners, and fellow brothers across the fraternity.
Brothers of the Slidell (LA) Alumni Chapter worshiping together at a local church service.
“ CHARTERED ON DECEMBER 21, 2024, WITH THIRTY BROTHERS AND A VISION GROUNDED IN SERVICE, SCHOLARSHIP, AND ACHIEVEMENT.”
A MOVEMENT BEGINS
The seeds of the chapter were planted in March 2024, when a group of brothers met at the Slidell Public Library. Though not yet officially chartered, they called themselves the Northshore Nupes— an early sign of their
commitment to visibility, unity, and purpose. At the center of this early momentum were five brothers whose leadership, sacrifice, and vision would earn them the honor of being recognized as the Five Jewels of the chapter’s
origin. Their resolve would carry the group through the petition process and lay the groundwork for a historic chartering. In December 2024, the Grand Board of Directors approved the Southwest- ern Province’s petition to
establish the Slidell (LA) Alumni Chapter. The chartering celebration captured pride, gratitude, and the unmistakable sense that something significant had just been born in St. Tammany Parish. Just one month later, on
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