Kappa History

Question 1

Who comprised the original Grand Board of Directors?

Answer 1

The Original Grand Board of Directors of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity Inc was Elder W. Diggs ,Byron K. Armstrong, and John M. Lee

Question 2

When and who wrote the first constitution of the fraternity?

Answer 2

The first constitution of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity Inc. was written by Diggs in the spring of 1912 and was adopted in 1920.

Question 3

When was the the original Gamma Chapter was established?

Answer 3

The original Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. was established on December 29, 1913 in
Indianapolis, Indiana.

Question 4

Where is the first alumni chapter established?

Answer 4

The first Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc was the Chicago (Illinois) Alumni Chapter on April 17, 1919.

Question 5

Who was first responsible for the rituals of the fraternity?

Answer 5

The rituals of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. were typed and bound by Elder Diggs and first printed in Indianapolis Indiana by a German printer.

Question 6

When was the the original Beta Chapter was established?

Answer 6

The Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc was chartered at the University of Illinois on February 8, 1913.

Question 7

What was the first chapter in the east?

Answer 7

The first chapter in the east of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc was Epsilon Chapter located on the campus of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, established on December 4, 1915

Question 8

What are the objectives of Kappa?

Answer 8

The five objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc are:

1. To unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity
2. To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor
3. To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members
4. To assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universities;
5. To inspire service in the public interest