SPRING 2019 ISSUE: SENIOR KAPPAS EDITION
VOLUME CV, ISSUE 1
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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 (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 P. Scott Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter GrandHistorian1911@gmail.com Advertising Sales Director Sherman K. Kizart Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter
Inside: Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. holds the Southeastern Province Flag after the national ceremony dedicating the Province Flags at International Headquarters. 42
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Grand Polemarch’s Message
7 Commentary 10 Senior Kappa Affairs Week Reflection 12 National Senior Kappa Affairs Committee 18 Senior Kappas Spotlight 24 Cover Story: Philadelphia (PA) Alumni 34 Kappa News 36 2322-24 North Broad Street 42 Province Flag Dedication 49 Senior Kappas Roll Call 74 A Look Back: Kappa History 82 Senior Kappas: THE SIX Spotlight 86 To the Chapter Invisible 102 The Kappa Alpha Psi ® Directory
Gallery: National Chaplain Rev. Dr. Tony C. Evans, 26 th Grand Polemarch Dr. Ullysses McBride and 27 th Grand Polemarch Robert L. Harris, Esq. attend the Province Flag dedication. 43
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Then and now: Tarleton D. Williams (Lambda 1949) featured in "Who's Who" Roll Call in May 1956 issue of The Kappa Alpha Psi ® Journal , provides insight into his journey. 26
20 Col. Palmer Sullins, Jr. Receives Highest FAA Award.
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18 A NASA "Hidden Figure" Hildreth "Hal" Walker fires laser to the Moon.
Cover photo design by Michael Hume.
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