JOURNAL NOTES
A Celebration of Service & Philanthropy, “Guiding” Future Generations “Right”
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 (MS) Alumni Chapter mlhphotography@hotmail.com Feature Writer Aaron Williams Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter Richardson-Plano (TX) Alumni Chapter aaronwilli02@yahoo.com 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
I n May 2018, I was honored as my alma mater , Nova Southeast- ern Univer- sity, conferred upon me the Doctor of Hu- mane Letters in recognition
descent to ascend to one of the most well-known philanthropic organizations whose parade is watched by millions annually, is an achievement not only for his community but also for Kappa Alpha Psi ® . We celebrate the first non-South Florida-based chairman of the Orange Bowl Committee, Sean A. Pittman, a well-known servant-leader the state of Florida (see page 50). We check in on the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation’s next steps in its philan- thropic vision and spotlight the 2018 Building the Dream Klassic (see page 19), which focused on scholarship and mentorship. The national event is surely a model of service and philanthropy. Finally, The National Guide Right Com- mittee hosted its inaugural National Guide Right Conference. See page 31. We survey examples of mentorship, scholarship and service among the chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi ® —from the Sunday of Hope in Hawaii (see page 24) to awards presentations in Philadelphia (see page 36). We hope you enjoy these examples of achievement in service, philanthropy, and mentorship through the examples and programs featured.
Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq.
of my life of service to date.
As the commencement speaker for the two undergraduate ceremonies held that day, I was able to share portions of my journey and how I have been blessed through the intersections of life that afforded me the opportunity to serve others on three continents. Like so many Kappas, my story is about overcoming obstacles and turning roadblocks into stepping stones of achievement. It was also nice to see a member of the Pi Phi of Kappa Alpha Psi ® graduate that day. A life of a Kappa Man is indeed a life of service to humanity. This issue features examples of such service in the form of a celebration of the ascension of Gerald K. Freeny to the Chairmanship of the Tournament of Roses ® (see page 46). For a hometown Pasadenan of African
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Ferguson conferred the Doctor of Humane Letters from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. From left: President George L. Hanbury II, Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Brad A. Williams, and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ralph V. Rogers.
Cover photo furnished by Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
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