Kappa Alpha Journal - Winter 2020 by Kappa Alpha Order

W I N T E R 2020

“Rejoice, O young man in thy youth!” The exceptional and extraordinary experiences for boys becoming young men at Falling Creek Camp— and the KAs behind it all.

Renowned

KAOEF’s

Voluntary Remarks:

Advocating

Knee Surgeon

2018—2019

The Five Marks

for Freedom of

James R. Andrews, M.D.

Annual Report

of a Man

Association

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pg. 44

pg. 82

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FRONT STORY Zan Johnson (Alpha Omicronâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arkansas â&#x20AC;&#x2122;17) and Chimdera Nzelu were named the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen at halftime during the Arkansas Homecoming football game on Saturday, November 2. Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas.

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CONTENTS VOLUME CXXV II NO. 1

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PUBLISHED SINCE 1879

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Dear Brothers

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The Spark

Gentlemens Gear

Moral Compass

Modern Gentlemen

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Our Order

Loyal Legacy

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Chapter Eternal

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Recognition

81 Athletic Department 8 2

Voluntary Remarks

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Sir, You are a KA

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Jesse S. Lyons ASS I STA N T E DI TOR

FE ATUR ES:

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in thy youth!”

The exceptional and extraordinary experiences for boys becoming young men at Falling Creek Camp—and the KAs behind it all.

44 KAOEF 2019

Annual Report

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Brent E. Buswell C R E AT I V E DE S IG N

Tria Designs, Inc. CON T R I B U TORS

Creston Mapes Aaron Masey Rick Moore Becky Moore Annie Pharr Yates Pharr Ben Satcher Brianne Tillotson

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DEAR BROTHERS Knight Commander's Message

C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau– Mississippi State ‘95)

“By recognizing achievement and supporting our undergraduates we continue to achieve our purpose of being a moral compass for the modern gentlemen.”

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It was a privilege and honor for me to attend several events this past fall around the country to celebrate our history and successes. The Order’s Executive Council met on October 30 through November 1 and welcomed our two new members of the board that weekend, Malcolm Liles and David Martineau. I am excited for our team to lead this Order, and the Council is proud of the continued accomplishments by our Active Members. Shortly, after Convention, I appointed our Province Commanders to serve during my term. These nineteen men along with our Chief Alumnus, National Undergraduate Chairman, and Executive Council, round out the Order’s Advisory Council. I appreciation their service to KA and I look forward to working with them to advance the mission of our Order. Three chapters celebrated 150 years of brotherhood this fall— Epsilon Chapter at Emory University, Zeta Chapter at RandolphMacon College, and Delta Chapter at Wofford College. At Zeta, I was pleased to present their charter and officially place them in good standing with the Order. Both Epsilon and Zeta once again took up residence in their historic chapter houses. I also conferred the Knight Commander’s Accolade to brothers at these events, which is detailed later in this issue. At Delta, I presented an Award for Distinguished Public Service to Hon. Costa Pleicones (Delta–Wofford ’63), for his contributions to the legal and judicial communities. Additionally, it was a pleasure to attend my home province’s Court of Honor, in Irwin Province of Mississippi. Several deserving alumni were inducted, and I continue to be impressed by our Order’s Court of Honor system. I also want to recognize Former Knight Commander Ben W. Satcher, Jr., who was installed as the President of the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE). The FFE exists to support organizations and individuals invested in developing the next generation of fraternity/ sorority leaders. Former Knight Commander Satcher is a noted interfraternal leader and the Order benefits from his involvement. The Order is stronger with these volunteers, these chapters, and these annual events. Each make me proud to be a KA. By recognizing achievement and supporting our undergraduates we continue to achieve our purpose of being a moral compass for the modern gentlemen. Fraternally,

The Kappa Alpha Journal (ISSN #0888-8868, USPS #014-747) is an educational journal published four times a year by Kappa Alpha Order, 115 Liberty Hall Rd., Lexington, Virginia. Periodicals postage paid at Lexington, Virginia, and additional mailing offices. The Kappa Alpha Journal seeks to reflect the Kappa Alpha experience by presenting news of active and alumni chapters, individual members, and the national organization; by addressing current issues facing the Greek system and the Order; by educating and entertaining those interested in the welfare of Kappa Alpha; and by serving as a historical record. The Kappa Alpha Journal has been published since 1879. From 1883 to 1885 it was known as The Magazine of Kappa Alpha. Kappa Alpha Order was founded in 1865 at Washington College (Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia. Today, Kappa Alpha boasts 125 undergraduate chapters and more than 60 alumni chapters across the nation.

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WINTER 2020

VOLUME CXXVII NUMBER 1

HOW TO CONTACT: Editor, The Kappa Alpha Journal

P.O. Box 1865 Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-1865 jlyons@ka-order.org TO CHANGE AN ADDRESS: Fill out the Alumnus Update on the website or send both your new and old address to Kristy Reed at the above mailing address or to kreed@ka-order.org. MEMBER:

Letter From the Editor As I was home visiting my mother for her 70th birthday recently, I noticed a picture on her fridge of my father, young, and me, really young—both smiling ear to ear. I’ve recreated that picture on purpose several times with both my daughter and son. The feeling when you see it is one of pure joy, once you look past the haircuts of that era. As many of you know, the tough work of parenting cannot be captured in one photo. However, parenting isn’t always easy. As I write this, I’m a few days removed from a week-long (I’m talking seven full days) of our children’s flu-induced “staycation.” My wife and I each took turns staying home from work for a few hours a day. Then, tagging in, one of us would clean up and head back in to work for a few hours. All the while caring for our children, who didn’t feel good and couldn’t act well, remembering it was all because they were sick. I think my house is out of Ibuprofen and Lysol. But, like kids do, on day eight, each of them ran outside and played until they couldn’t play anymore. I’m very excited to present this issue of The Journal. You’ll notice from the cover and the articles, our approach to a theme is a bit different. I briefly met Yates Pharr when I was in college. He was the Smith Province Commander in North Carolina from 2001 through 2003. It was shortly after that time that he and his wife took the leap to purchase and begin operating Falling Creek Camp, a camp he attended as both a camper and counselor. When we began talking about featuring Yates, I had not yet grasped the impact of this camp’s experience. As the list of KA connections grew in fathers of campers, former campers, and current and former counselors, our team realized this feature package of articles required a different direction. The articles took the direction of focusing on the impact on the campers, their development and needs, and how the camp’s themes make more than just memories for them. All of the above aids and accelerates their transition into manhood. It aids in them becoming gentlemen. Right before the taking of that joyous picture with my father, or right after, I probably threw a plate of food or drew on a wall with crayons. And before or after the excellent photos of these campers hiking or bike-riding, one may have mouthed off or acted out in a way not consistent with the camp’s code. Indeed, both parenting and aiding in the development of young gentlemen is hard. That is why we must explore and exhaust all options and resources to attempt to get it right.

Jesse S. Lyons (Delta Alpha– Western Carolina ’98)

“Indeed, both parenting and aiding in the development of young gentlemen is hard.”

Fraternally,

Postmaster: Send address changes to Kappa Alpha Order, P.O. Box 1865, Lexington, Virginia 24450

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ONE QUESTION

The Journal asked members of the Loyal Order, “What is one place on your bucket list you wish to travel to, and why?” Iceland

“I have read so much about this beautiful country, with volcanoes, thermal springs, quaint towns, fishing villages and ancient origin.” c Russell Saloom (Gamma Phi– Louisiana-Lafayette ’79)

Rome

“Religion, the disciple Peter laid the foundation for Jesus's church, in Rome. History, the order of the world in many ways was perfected by the Romans. Art, from the Roman roads to the Sistine Chapel, Rome is one huge art gallery. Plus I like spaghetti.”

Northern Denmark to see Northern Lights from a glass igloo

“It must be mesmerizing. How often can a person combine such thrills: outdoors, winter, remote location, and cosmic light show? Awesome.”

c Jeffery R. McIntosh (Theta–Kentucky ’82)

c Alexander Wyatt Wright (Epsilon Iota–Texas State ’89)

Le Mans, France

London, England

Cuba

“I have watched Wimbledon since I was a kid. Borg and McEnroe matchups were the best. If I could see one match at Wimbledon, my life would be complete!”

“My church, St. Charles Ave. Presbyterian has had longterm relationship with the Presbyterian Church in Cardenas, Cuba. We have put in a potable water system for them, as the public water supplies are not pure. My wife Cindy and I will be traveling there with a Church Group in April 2020.”

c Jamie L. Stone (Epsilon Alpha– South Alabama ’85)

Vietnam

“I am a Veteran of the Vietnam war and wish to go back and see the country after 48 years of leaving there. It was a beautiful country when I was there, and I know it to be a productive country with beautiful areas.”

c Edward Church Bush (Psi–Tulane ’72)

“To experience the 24 Heures du Mans, the world's oldest, active endurance sports car race. As a former hobby race car driver in various organizations and active Steward for the Sports Car Club of America, I count visiting this 24 Hours of Le Mans among my bucket list wishes.” c Douglas L. Nickel (Eta–Richmond '83)

The French Normandy beaches

“The Normandy Beaches are an iconic symbol of the enormous sacrifices that are willingly made by free people to preserve that freedom.” c Hon. Paul W. Green (Omicron–Texas ’71)

c David S. Ferrell (Beta Upsilon–Marshall ’65) 4

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Social October 28, 2019 182 Likes @KappaAlphaOrder

FOLLOW UP

Gubernatorial History KA is proud to have three sitting Governors for the first time.

#Repost @ KA_Westminster

Brother Tim Branneky knocked down a 5️8 yard field goal in the Blue Jays win against Minnesota-Morris this week! #58yards #BrothersWhoKick Tennessee

South Carolina

c Mississippi

William B. “Bill” Lee (Nu–Auburn ’78) Elected in 2018

Henry D. McMaster (Rho–South Carolina ’67) Assumed in 2017; Elected in 2018

After serving as Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi since 2012, J. Tate Reeves (Alpha Mu–Millsaps ’93) was recently elected 65th Governor of Mississippi in 2019.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS An incorrect bio for Max Ray Joyner, Jr., Knight Commander Accolade recipient, was published in the fall 2019 issue. The editor and assistant editor apologize for the error, but it is apparent he is following in his father’s footsteps in being a leader in Greenville, at ECU, and in the state of North Carolina. Max’s correct bio can be found online at KappaAlphaOrder.org/ Awards/Knight-Commanders-Accolade.

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[University of] Kentucky would like to replace our kicker with Brother Branneky c @ dylan_ward

¨ Editor’s Note: Although Brother Ward would like Brother Branneky to move to Lexington, Kentucky, he actually follows a line of athletes from Westminster. Read more on Page 81.

KAPPAALPHAJOURNAL.COM The Order employs a group of young brothers to travel the country to support undergraduate chapters, known as Associate Directors for Chapter Services. They had a great KA experience as an undergraduate and want to help perpetuate that experience for future brothers in addition to developing further as leaders. View a video on their experience at KappaAlphaOrder.org/JoinStaff. 5

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WHO ARE YOU?

James R. Andrews, M.D. (Alpha Gamma–Louisiana State ’61)

Dr. Andrews is an internationally renown orthopedic surgeon for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries and is a specialist in repairing damaged ligaments. Practicing in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama, Andrews has become one of the most popular orthopedic surgeons and has performed on many high-profile athletes. He also is the team doctor for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Tampa Bay Rays, Auburn University Tigers, and Washington Redskins. Dr. Andrews was the Distinguished Lecturer at the Order’s 76th Convention and Sesquicentennial Celebration in Roanoke, Virginia, in 2015. At a recent awards dinner in New York, Dr. Andrews was the recipient of Auburn University’s International Quality of Life Award, presented by Auburn alumnus, former patient, and NBA legend, Charles Barkley. The Journal shares this Q&A to learn a little move about this sports legend, off the field and out of the operating room.

What are you reading right now or what have you read most recently, and why? The first one is a book called “Frank A. Pachmayr: America’s Master Gunsmith and His Guns.” It is about this famous gunsmith who engraves collectible shotguns. One of my hobbies is collecting shotguns

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and rifles. I have just recently been able to buy a shotgun that Pachmayr engraved that is on the front of this book. The second book that I am reading is by Steve Kubicek and the title of the book is “Visibly Struck.” It is a novel based on George Washington about his faith and how he

became a national hero. The third is called “The Law of Legacy: Lesson 21 from the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.” The chapter that I am currently reading is entitled “Leaders Lasting Values Legacy.” Basically, this last book points out the fact that your true value in life is what you leave behind and how it is carried by your successors.

What is your DVR queue, and why? The main thing that I follow on DVR is what we get on public television; specifically, Masterpiece Theater. My favorite is “Downton Abbey.” Also, on Masterpiece I watch a detective series called “Grantchester.” The other one is “Endeavour,” also a detective series. One other series that is filmed in England is called “Poldark.”

I watch a series on Queen Elizabeth II and others on the history of the British Empire and its Kings and Queens. For example, the Queen Victoria series. Those history series are very interesting to me because not only are they entertaining but also you learn about some of our significant past history.

Do you have a favorite memory on the track team at LSU? The thing that I remember most at LSU was an individual track meet that we had during my junior year as a pole vaulter. Fortunately for that particular event my mother, aunt, and uncle were there. This was a very special event for me because they lived a good number of miles away. That particular day I vaulted my personal best. I remember going over the bar and thinking

that my mother is right there in the stands and I was able to do my very best jump.

What are a few memorable experiences with athletes in your career? For me, the real joy of sports medicine is watching previous patient athletes break records, reach new levels of participation, and win championships. There are several athletes that come to mind that I call my “signature patients.” The first one was early in my career. Some years ago I had operated on Jack Nicklaus. Later he was playing in the skins game match in Hawaii. He made a putt on national TV on the last hole to win. We were both jumping for joy. Another joyous memory was when I operated in 1985 on Roger Clemens who

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Left: Jack Nicklaus at the 1984 Skins Game; Above: International Quality of Life Award from Auburn; Right: Andrews as a senior pole vaulter at LSU.

was a young Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox. I remember during his first year back to the majors after surgery in 1986 he set a singlegame strike-out record of 20, and won his first of seven Cy Young Awards! That year he was also the American League MVP and also MVP of the All-Star Game. The other one was the remarkable recovery Drew Brees made as a professional quarterback after major shoulder surgery. Subsequently, he broke the NFL record for the most career passing yards. His recovery from that particular devastating throwing shoulder injury is something I am probably most proud of. He also is the all-time leader in completion percentage at 67.3 percent. All in all, he holds 21 NFL quarterback records!

What is the most exciting aspect of sports medicine today? That is an easy question. The biggest revelation in sports medicine began in the early 1970s when I had just finished my formal orthopaedic training and I started my sports medicine career. That revelation was the arthroscope. The next and newest most exciting thing on the horizon in sports medicine is what we call the biologics. An example of the biologics is Stem Cell therapy. Stem Cell therapy is now being used to help enhance the biologic healing and the regeneration process. Giving back is clearly important to you. Where you most supportive of in philanthropy and service?

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I would say that from a research and philanthropy standpoint I am most supportive and passionate in prevention of injuries in youth sports. The unfortunate thing is that we have had a 10fold increase in youth sports injuries across the board in the United States since year 2000. I also try to give back to those universities that did so much for my education and training in medicine.

What is some important advice for our younger members? I am frequently asked through the years what is the most important advice that I have ever received. I have to answer by saying that it was given to me by my wife Jenelle, who said, “If you are still talking about what you did yesterday you are not doing much today.”

TAKE NOTE April 22-24, 2020

Executive Council and K AOEF Trustees Meeting Location: Lexington, Virginia

April 23, 2020

1865 Trust Reception and Crimson & Gold Society Dinner Location: Mulberry Hill and The Patton Room, Lexington, Virginia, held during the Executive Council and KAOEF Trustees meetings

July 30, 2020

Crimson & Gold Society Dinner Location: Austin Texas, Held during Advisory Council, Executive Council, and KAOEF Trustees meetings

July 31, 2020

K AOEF’s Bid for Brotherhood Location: Austin Texas, Held during Advisory Council, Executive Council, and KAOEF Trustees meetings

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MENTION

Greeks Contact Congress on Constitution Day Fraternities and sororities fighting for the right to remain singlesex organizations and keep intact all provisions of freedom of association. On Constitution Day, 2019, more than 12,000 supporters of the fraternal experience signaled their belief in that document’s freedom of association by contacting Members of Congress to urge them to sponsor and pass the Collegiate Freedom of Association Act (H.R. 3128). It was the largest singleday grassroots advocacy effort in our history on behalf of fraternities and sororities. It clearly showed the evergrowing level of interest and passion around this issue. 8

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HERE ARE THE NUMBERS:

9,441

28,465

Total people reached out

Total messages to Senators

to Congress

and Representatives

CFAA seeks to preserve and protect every student’s right to freely associate by: ONE:

K A’ S I M PA C T :

Contacts made from 37 of the 50 states

1,373

243

417

Individual

Individual members

brothers

calls

of the House

and friends

or messages

and Senate

were sent

were targeted

4th in total number of fraternity members contacting

Prohibiting institutions of higher education from taking adverse actions against students for simply joining a single-sex organization; TWO:

Providing equal treatment for all student organizations to retain autonomy in the time, place and manner of organizations’ membership recruitment practices; and, THREE:

1st in percentage of living members involved

Ensuring women’sonly and men’sonly organizations maintain their right to exist on campuses today.

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WHY I CROSSFIT

WITH TWO GAMES LEFT IN THE 2013

NFL season, while playing the Indianapolis Colts, I caught a screen pass and was immediately hit dead-on in the knees. My legs stayed straight, and my arms touched the ground as I felt a pop in my left leg. I tried to take off running, thinking I was not down and realized something was very wrong a few steps later. My hamstring had been torn off the bone below the knee, ending my season and requiring surgery. After surgery, I began the rehab process to build strength in my repaired hamstring. With my leg in a huge brace, options for cardio were limited; therefore, I turned to CrossFit to supplement my offseason training. I immediately fell in love with the qualities of the sport that had similar aspects to my time serving in the U.S. Army and playing football: intense workouts, camaraderie, competition, and mental toughness. I was also drawn to CrossFit because it was difficult for me. I was introduced to new skills that required consistent work and practice to master. Being a goal-oriented person, I find myself developing new goals and being faced with new challenges that stretch me physically and mentally. Mental toughness W I N T E R 2 0 2 0 | THE K A PPA A LPH A JOUR NA L

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By Collin K. Mooney (Sigma Alpha Commission–USMA ’17)

“Mental toughness and resilience are skills that must be practiced, and I have found there are very few training programs that allow me to test my mental fortitude on a consistent basis.”

and resilience are skills that must be practiced, and I have found there are very few training programs that allow me to test my mental fortitude on a consistent basis. Most CrossFit workouts require me to push myself through exhaustion and pain in order to finish. After my playing days came to an end, the CrossFit community became my new locker room and the whiteboard became my new competitive outlet. It provides me with a support network of like-minded individuals who hold me accountable and continue to push me to be better on a daily basis. CrossFit has not only introduced me to new skills and great people, but it has also opened the door to new opportunities to compete such as marathons, obstacle course races, and triathlons. Ultimately, I CrossFit because it makes me a stronger husband, father, and person, physically and mentally ready to take on anything life throws at me. Mooney is the second all-time leading rusher for West Point’s Black Knights and played for the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He is currently pursuing a degree in medicine. He resides in Pennsylvania with wife Michalyn, daughter Clairyn, and twins MacArthur and Madelyn. He is an appointed member of the Order’s Sigma Alpha Commission for graduates of West Point.

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FROM JOURNALS PAST

Forester Fought Early for Freedom In the world of fraternities and sororities, everything old is new again. Tradition is a hallmark of many institutions, most importantly when the tradition is positive in nature. Unfortunately, this trend is prevalent even in a “regulatory” notion. For what is probably more than fifty years, attempted changes have been made in processes to make the experience for young men and women better. Unfortunately, even when an arbitrary change or rule is not successful, adversely affects the intended, or is proved by statistical data not to be effective, those ideas sometimes resurface. Below is a message from the Spring 1970 Journal from then Executive Secretary William E. Forester. He details how restrictive, deferred/delayed, or over-regulated recruitment can hurt fraternities and is not good for the joiner. Some of these same rules are rehashed today in order to “combat” a problem it was not intended to address. Today the Order advocates for open, unrestricted joining and recruitment, and it seems that Mr. Bill agreed, some 50 years ago.

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SPRING 1970 FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY WILLIAM E. FORESTER

second year to give the freshman an opportunity to become better acclimated academically before joining a fraternity. Admittedly justification for rush restrictions varies with each campus situation. Except where rush restrictions have been carefully adjusted to the needs of the fraternities from year to year, the fraternity system has suffered as a result of strict formal rush restrictions. Formal rush periods have become extremely expensive. On one campus where the fraternities have been severely limited by the Interfraternity Council rush regulations in their contacts with freshmen, hostile student groups were allowed to openly crusade against the fraternity system before the opening of fraternity rush.

Until recently restrictions on fraternity

Interfraternity Councils with

rush were becoming increasingly involved.

encouragement from authorities of their

Some restrictions have bordered on the

institutions are acting now to meet these

ridiculous. Of course, the purpose of many

problems on some of our campuses by

rush restrictions in the first term has been

providing more opportunity for natural

to equalize opportunities for all campus

open association between fraternity men

fraternities to compete for available

and prospective members as they enroll as

freshman prospective members.

freshmen in the fall and even in the spring

Other restrictions have delayed pledging until the second term or until the

and summer before they enter college. Rush regulations are being disentangled to

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“Of course, the purpose of many rush restrictions in the first term has been to equalize opportunities for all campus fraternities to compete for available freshman prospective members. ”

allow fraternities more freedom to pledge men, to reduce the cost of rushing, and to make rush more appealing to the rushee. The College Fraternity Secretaries Association [now the Fraernity Executives Association] has stated this position on the fundamentals of rushing: "On the basis of experience and collected data, the College Fraternity Secretaries Association believes those systems of rushing are most productive and beneficial which • Are open, without restrictive regulations • Are individual and personal in approach • Are open to all, without registration or charge • Would minimize interfraternity and chapter expenses • Emphasize useful information. • Start at the earliest time and continue throughout the college year • Encourage upperclass men, transfers and graduate pledging"

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LETTERS

Dear Brothers, A quick update since the story ran. It's December 2019, and this year has been full of accomplishments. Athletically, I placed 4th at the USA Toyota Paratriathlon National Championship in Long Beach, California, among some of the best in the United States. I took 2nd at USA Regional Championships at Pleasant Prairie Triathlon in Wisconsin. I had the opportunity to train at two Olympic Training Facilities, join top athletes at several paratriathlon camps, and continued to perfect the disciplines of the sport. My daughters are growing up quickly and getting involved in different activities. My wife has signed up to do the Chicago Marathon and begun training for that. We have been following God's calling and getting involved in a local church. We have opened up our home for men's groups, women's groups, and our small group. God is providing some amazing opportunities that only He had planned; we are just honored to be a part of His mission. I recently started as an Amputee Life Coach for Kenney Orthopedics, a local prosthetic provider, to empower amputees to pursue success and independence through a 6-month life-skills program. Each person is given the tools necessary to identify his or her goals and pursue them

with unwavering devotion. I use the struggles from my past to help others turn their trials into triumph. Looking forward to the provisions and opportunities of 2020. It's going to be a good year! Several competitions are being scheduled along with travels. Sponsors are being secured, and I'm ready for another amazing season. Fraternally, Uriah Steffen

Dear Brothers, The fall 2019 KA Journal brought me happy memories of Beta Beta Chapter at Bethany College, West Virginia, from my time 1946–1949. Articles were inspiring and uplifting. On page 27, I even read of Brian J. Cook '03 of Beta Beta and his Fulbright Teacher award to Peru. At age 92, I want to thank KA for what it added to my life and send best wishes for coming generations of college men and their pleasure in being gentlemen in the Kappa Alpha way. Faithfully yours,

Rev. William J. Nottingham, Ph.D. With my KA sweetheart Pat Clutts Nottingham Wind Crest Retirement Center Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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Boys Should Be Boys And we need to let them do it. Now.

by Jesse Lyons (Delta Alpha–Western Carolina '98) Photos courtesy of Falling Creek Camp “REJOICE, O YOUNG MAN, IN THY YOUTH! LET THY HEART

cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes!” These words come from an older King Solomon in the brief Bible book, Ecclesiastes. He is advising and warning youth in his age to enjoy their days on earth. So why would they be included on the cover of the Kappa Alpha Journal and connected to a set of feature articles about a boy’s camp? The answer is simple, our boys need to enjoy being boys. Another question. You may want to know why the Journal would feature a camp for young boys, including advice from experts about young male development, and so on. To be fair, it’s not the normal cover story. However, it’s all about the future of KA and more. These boys, and many more who do not go to camp, are the young men who arrive at our colleges and universities and join the Order. Or another fraternity. Or don’t at all. But along with their female counterparts, they do grow up and they do become our next citizens and leaders. The 50-year-long feminism movement (which has generally advanced the causes of women and promoted younger females’ potential to greater heights) has left a void for boys and men.

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“What strikes me about Falling Creek is that it allows boys to be boys while teaching them to be men and gentlemen. It sounds like a tall order but my son is learning life skills that aren’t being taught in school anymore.” MICHAEL M. WALLACE (BETA COMMISSION–VMI ’16) FATHER OF CAMPER DUNCAN.

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What do we hear, anecdotally, about how boys should act? Be less aggressive, any masculinity is toxic, and less, well, male. Contradicting that though, traditional thinking has ingrained in us that boys shouldn’t show emotion and they shouldn’t be weak—and do not cry. They should stand tall and not back down. They’ll ”figure it all out” like John Wayne in a gunfight. This isn’t parenting I’m outlining—nor are either of these my philosophy, this is what everyone hears daily on TV, online, and in the media. Talk about mixed signals for our little dudes. At college, however, we get these new members with all their 18–20 years of life experience already prepackaged. And what does that look like? 1.5 million high school students annually experience hazing. 47 percent of all students arriving to college have had experience with hazing. Let’s look at just boys: Worldwide, 60 percent of students who achieve less than the baseline of proficient in three core subjects from the Program for the International assessment are boys. Boys’ suicide rates are only slightly higher than girls before age 14. They are three times higher from 15

Traditional thinking has ingrained in us that boys shouldn’t show emotion and they shouldn’t be weak—and do not cry. to 19, and they are 4 ½ times higher between 20 and 24. American men’s life expectancy has dropped two-tenths of a year even as American women’s has remained the same. There are economical consequences with industries shifting from muscle to mental, or muscle to microchip—and lacking a vocational or vo-tech educational focus, as Warren Ferrell wrote in his opinion article on April 7, 2019, in the USA Today, entitled, “‘Boy Crisis’ threatens America’s future with economic, health and suicide rates.” This paragraph could continue to the end of the magazine with potential issues facing boys. Another topic we could continue to go on and on about are programs to support our girls academically and professionally. Major STEM initiative to get girls interested in science, technology, engineering, and math are making strides. Youth sports is more balanced that ever. As the father of a daughter whom I wish to be strong and successful, I’m proud for these. I’m sure many of you are, too.

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Reminder from earlier—it is in this world outlined above, that these boys become young men, and then come to college and become our citizens and leaders. With competing philosophies about how they should be … with a concerted, years’ long major focus on girls’ development personally and professionally, and what I would call the most pressure, explicitly, to succeed and implicitly with media and communications, a society has placed on its kids (boys and girls) in history. Can a boy figure it out? Can a young man figure it out? Can we figure it out for them and aid in their development? I think the country is figuring out that boys need to be boys. Not just so they can catch lizards to try to be a dominant sex. It is important that they do this so they can succeed and grow into confident and competent citizens; better fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons. As parents or other supervisory members of society, no longer can we fly helicopters over them and watch their every move. We cannot push a lawnmower in front of them and mow down all their obstacles. We can teach morals and values, religion if you choose. We should give them experiences to grow and develop on their own along with peers and mentors, away from family. We should help them find their path and use their compass to follow it. And, we still do have to hold them accountable and learn from mistakes. To be clear, this is not an excuse for misuse of alcohol, hazing, or sexual misconduct. This statement addresses our youth-aged boys. We need to let them and encourage them to be boys while they still are boys … so that when they become young men and young adults, they’ve had failures, lessons, and guidance. The continued lesson that follows the opening line of this article concludes with a reminder that childhood is not permanent: But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgement. Therefore, remove sorrow from thy heart and put away evil from thy flesh; for childhood and youth are vanity. Few and far between are the experts in young male development. But KAs and other fraternity men, who are fathers and mentors, care as much as anyone else. These men, and their boys, need a path forward. Falling Creek Camp espouses just the path that needs to be one of the options for our boys. On the following pages, you’ll hear from many who are working in this field because they too care about the boys, they hope for their future, and they are determined to provide a chance for them to grow and behold their future. Sources: “Hazing in View: Students at Risk” conducted by Elizabeth Allan, Ph.D. and Mary Madden, Ph.D. from the University of Maine; www.oecd.org; www.cdc.gov; www.theatlantic.com

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Fail Fast. Fail Often. by Ryan Babineaux Photos courtesy of Falling Creek Camp

I’ve worked as a life and career counselor for over a decade and have spent many years researching what leads people to live lives that flourish. My biggest discovery? People who are happy and successful have a knack for failing forward. They deliberately seek out opportunities beyond their ability—even if they may flub it—because they realize it’s the best way to challenge themselves and grow. This approach allows them rapidly to develop new skills and encounter experiences that benefit their lives in unexpected ways.

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When I visited Falling Creek Camp to share my ideas with the staff, I was pleased to discover the concept of failing forward is at the heart of how the camp works with its campers. As Frank Tindall, the associate director, said, “Our camp provides a unique opportunity and supportive environment for boys to make their own decisions and reach beyond their comfort zones—free from the high expectations and micro-management sometimes found at home.” The boys are continually encouraged to try things outside their comfort zones—whether it’s rock climbing, blacksmithing, or backpacking the Appalachian Trail—and while doing so, are

y Support your children in pursuing their curiosity widely, without worrying about expected payoffs (But, how will learning to hang glide improve your chances of being admitted to college? Who cares!) y Instill a passion for experimentation and continual learning. The most important life lessons usually happen outside of school. y Praise your children for effort (“Great job. I’m glad you gave it a try!”), not for performance or ability.

encouraged to embrace failure. On your first day mountain biking, you’re not expected to tear down the mountain (and you’re likely to fall); on your first day canoeing, you may hit the rapids wrong and swamp. No big deal—just pick yourself up and try again.

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Try things, allow yourself to be imperfect, and gradually improve. This is such a simple message, but it’s one that is not always part of every child’s life.

the camp, whether it’s at Morning Watch or in a oneon-one pep talk with a counselor, is that it’s okay to fail. Try things, allow yourself to be imperfect, and gradually improve. This is such a simple message, but it’s one that is not always part of every child’s life. Today, many kids are pressured to excel—to achieve higher grades, to perform better in sports, to stand out as leaders. This expectation leaves little freedom to experiment and make mistakes. But research shows pushing the boundaries and taking chances is where the greatest learning and discoveries occur. So now that the boys are back home from camp, I

y Support your children in finding simple, low-cost ways to explore their interests and test their ideas—jot down a story; try selling your handtied fishing flies at the swap meet; make a low-res video game to amuse your friends. Too often, people’s perfectionism makes them unwilling to take that vital first step toward pursuing their dreams.

thought I’d share a few pointers on how to keep the failing forward spirit alive: y Encourage your children to enjoy being beginners at new things. If they only focus on what they’re already good at, they’re going to miss out on a lot in life. y Show your own willingness to be a goof and make mistakes. How about family Karaoke night or salsa dancing? And don’t forget to share your own stories of times when you have struggled and failed.

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Consider the Possibilities During my presentation at Falling Creek Camp, I included activities, such as juggling and building spaghetti towers, that were designed to get participants to have fun and fail. I know from experience that once I get people to be silly and make mistakes it becomes easier for them to lighten up and consider new possibilities. During breaks, some of the camp counselors came up to introduce themselves and ask for advice. Wesley, a bright and charming young man, told me he was in his third year in a business program, but he

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Too often, people’s perfectionism makes them unwilling to take that vital first step toward pursuing their dreams. had recently discovered that he was more excited about product design. Another university had a fantastic design school that he loved—he had visited the campus, sat in on a class, met with some students, and felt excited and at home. He described how, for fun, he liked to come up with innovative ideas for new products. Wesley was considering switching to design school but was hesitant because it would take an additional year to graduate. He asked me what I thought he should do. I could see that he was asking for encouragement—or even permission— to follow his heart. I told him that an extra year of school wouldn’t matter if

“Falling Creek, like KA, reinforces those values of reverence and respect and leadership and friendship and that desire to never stop learning and exploring. My sons are better men for their time at Falling Creek away from the distractions of home and under the guidance of Yates and his team and the many college-aged men and women that work there each summer.” ROBERT H. WALL (TAU–WAKE FOREST ‘95), CURRENT SMITH PROVINCE COMMANDER, FORMER CAMPER, AND FATHER OF TWO CAMPERS, HAYWOOD AND RUSTIN.

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he found a line of work he truly loved. And graduating early wasn’t going to be much of a benefit if he was plunged into a career he dreaded. I hope Wesley had the courage to make the change. This interaction brings to mind the last tip I have for parents: Remind your kids that life is a sacred journey, to be cherished each step of the way. As your children change and grow, they should be encouraged to pursue new possibilities that keep their inner spark alive. Too many people spend decades pursuing a hastily selected path out of some sense of obligation long after their interest and passion have faded. So what now? Get your kids to put down their phones and go out. Try something. Fail. Learn. Enjoy. Repeat! Ryan Babineaux, a life and career counselor, is the author of the book, “Fail Fast, Fail Often: How Losing Can Help You WIN.” He has a Ph.D. in educational psychology from Stanford University and an M.Ed. degree in psychology and human development from Harvard University. His passion is to help people lead more vibrant and purposeful lives. He visited Falling Creek and led a workshop for counselors during staff training this year.

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The Journal sat down with Yates Pharr, former Smith (N.C.) Province Commander and KA behind the amazing youth camp experience to learn more about his family’s mission, his KA story, and what gives their campers the, “Falling Creek Edge.”

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Tell us about yourself and your family— and your experience from camper to camp owner. I began attending Falling Creek Camp as a 10-yearold boy in 1978, and did so for 12 summers—six as a camper, two as a counselorin-training, and four as a counselor. Interestingly, during my final summer in 1989, my future wife, Marisa, served as the head of the waterfront program at Falling Creek while I headed up the whitewater program. Little did we know then that one day we would be the director/owners. Summer camp had long been in my blood when I met Marisa at Appalachian State University (ASU). We both graduated from ASU with degrees in recreation. Marisa joined the staff of the YMCA as its aquatic coordinator, then as a staff trainer. She later served as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at the Alexander Children’s Center. Her commitment to the well-being of children and families is exemplified by the volunteer work with community organizations, church, and school.

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After graduating from ASU, I returned to my hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, and began a commercial real estate career in property management with The Bissell Companies and eventually served as president of Bissell Development. In 1991, I had the honor of marrying Marisa and today we have five daughters: Annie, Lucy, Mary, Danielle, and Jasmine. I was very fortunate to work for a key mentor in my life, Smoky Bissell, forging a successful career in the business world, I continued to pursue my passion of working

with youth, serving as assistant scoutmaster for the same troop in which I earned Eagle Scout.

How did your K A experience prepare you to lead a youth camp?

In 1998, our family had the opportunity to move to Asheville to work for Jack Cecil, where I became vice president of commercial development for Biltmore Farms. In 2003, the owners of Falling Creek Camp, Chuck and Jean McGrady, were feeling it was time to find someone new to take over the camp, but they wanted to make sure whoever did so would be fully supportive of the camp’s original mission—to provide a setting, program, and dedicated leadership to allow boys a maximum opportunity for personal growth and fun as they develop an understanding of their relationship with nature, their fellow man, and God.

Although our KA brothers had very different personalities and held a variety of viewpoints on most issues, we were aligned solidly in our values. I remain amazed today that we as a group (Delta Psi chapter), could have debates in chapter and committee meetings, both serious and fun, but we understood and agreed it was not personal.

A group of Falling Creek alumni met with Chuck at the time and I was lucky enough to be in on that meeting. After that, Marisa and I went to her parents’ home for the weekend, and I remember her mom saying, ‘It’s great how enthusiastic you two are about the camp; too bad you can’t take a shot at it.’ Marisa responded, ‘Well, mabe we can?’ That’s when I first saw the door crack open. A year-and-a-half later, in 2005, we found a way to transition into ownership of Falling Creek that made Chuck and Jean happy— and we were honored to carry on the camp’s original mission. We’ve made Falling Creek our year-round home ever since. In fact, when our girls were younger, Mary thought all the male campers and college-age counselors who came to camp each summer to eat, sing, play, and worship were our family— and she was right. Falling Creek is a place where strangers become friends, and friends become brothers.

We were united in the understanding that we all had different strengths. We all agreed we were fortunate to have leadership—both among ourselves and from Faculty and Alumni Advisors—that we took into serious consideration. This encouraged and guided our interactions and helped us manage what we needed to do. When we would drift over a line of gentility, we held each other accountable and surprised ourselves with how much we could accomplish. Although challenging, I remain proud of how we took advantage of the different backgrounds from which we came, pooled our knowledge and various abilities, and strategized in a way many of us had never experienced before. Working together in a group of peers over several years raised the bar for us each semester as we earned multiple back-to-back Ammen Awards for Chapter Excellence. This was a challenge for our various personalities, and I’ll always be grateful for the leadership opportunities and lessons learned in KA. Without a doubt, I’ve used that experience in both the real estate management/development world (17 years) and as a camp director (along with my wife, Marisa) for the past 14 years.

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I asked my son, Guy, how he would describe his experience at Falling Creek and he said: “The counselors are awesome! They became my best friends and inspired me to push myself physically and to be more socially outgoing not only at camp but also after I got back home.”

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Guy had only ridden a mountain bike a couple of times before he attended Falling Creek and left a mountain bike enthusiast. He has competed in statewide mountain bike races for the last three years including in the US Mountain Bike Nationals Competition at Snowshoe, WVA in June 2018. Guy was a mountain bike coach at a day camp this past summer and has a part time job at Trek Bicycles. Falling Creek gave Guy a new passion but, more importantly, a greater sense of self-confidence and a competitive spirit. DAVID B. HAGAN (ALPHA OMEGA– NORTH CAROLINA STATE ’76), FORMER SMITH PROVINCE COMMANDER, FATHER OF TWO CAMPERS, BO AND GUY.

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For these reasons, I remain interested in encouraging the young men today who are active KAs, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve as a mentor for them when I have the opportunity.

Tell us about Falling Creek Camp—the campers, staff, and philosophy. We believe boys need a place where they can unplug from technology for literally hundreds of hours and just be boys. Falling Creek— which is nestled in a peaceful mountaintop cove—provides a unique opportunity for physical, spiritual, and social growth, just for boys. Dating all the way back to 1969, Falling Creek families have recognized the value of the camp experience and the critical role it plays in their sons’ development as confident gentlemen who have a bright outlook on the future. We’re a close-knit community of 312 campers and 150 dedicated staff members, who come from 36 states and 12 countries. Falling Creek is situated on 890 private, mountaintop acres near Tuxedo, North Carolina. Summer camp sessions range from 1 week to 4 weeks, for boys in grades 1 to 12. We offer Spring and Fall Father/ Son Weekend camps for boys in grades K to 12 and their fathers.

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Traditional Father/Son Weekend Camp is perfect for fathers with sons in grades K–12. We really enjoy partnering with families to help boys develop into strong, healthy men; that’s our mission. A critical part of that journey involves the relationship between father and son. To that end, the program is designed to promote the special relationship between a father and son through challenging, adventurous new activities, and shared memories.

What makes Falling Creek unique and what are the most important things campers gain from attending? Falling Creek is a gamechanger for boys, because it offers multi-generational, supportive, impactful experiences a young man carries with him for a lifetime. It gives boys opportunities to make exciting choices, build confidence and character, and develop lifelong friendships in a technology-free zone that is steeped in history and tradition. Backpacking trips into the mountains, sailing, sleeping under the stars, tennis, basketball, kayaking on the Green River—all help build strong bonds and equip young men with principled character to last a lifetime. We call it the Falling Creek ‘edge,’ because it instills in the boys and counselors high-quality characteristics that will truly serve them well throughout their lives—traits such as patience, leadership, peer management, communication skills, teamwork, and honor. Falling Creek is a place where everyone helps, respects, and

uplifts others, tries their best, and does the right thing. We ask each camper and staff member to pledge and live by the Falling Creek Camp Code every day: Warrior Spirit ` Live with courage ` Always do your best ` Strengthen your mind, body, and spirit ` Persevere Servant’s Heart ` Follow the golden rule ` Treat everyone with respect ` Make friendship a fine art ` Take initiative to help others Positive Attitude ` Be fun to be around ` Live with enthusiasm ` Focus on the positive ` Be grateful for God’s blessings Moral Compass ` Do the right thing ` Act with integrity ` Take responsibility for your actions ` Tell the truth

What do your counselors gain from the Falling Creek experience? Being summer camp counselors is one of the most rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable jobs young men can have. It gives them a chance to make a difference in the lives of others while having fun and building life skills. Each summer our select group of staff members come together for a common purpose—to help our campers become the men God intends them to be. That comes from 27

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group of people, how to see opportunities for growth and pursue them. Although we recognize the importance of learning skills, the values and character development that take place at camp are ultimately the greatest benefit to each boy. In brotherhood there is strength, and a real sense of brotherhood and traditional Christian values permeate all of the programs we offer at Falling Creek. Our alumni often speak of the special bond and connection they have with their camp friends. It’s certainly heartwarming to hear stories of Falling Creekers reuniting in college and later in life. Alumni reunions are held every five years, and our Falling Creek community stretches around the globe.

Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens Iron, and one man sharpens another.” In addition to living out the Falling Creek Code, our counselors develop a love of brotherhood, patience, enthusiasm, friendliness, and an eagerness to grow. They are open to receive and offer feedback, think on their feet, make good decisions, work hard, and share their getit-done attitude. The skills they develop while serving as counselors are many, and include leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration/ teamwork, and social skills.

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We couldn’t do the things we do at camp without the fine college-aged counselors on our staff who inspire the next generation of great and Godly men. We look for trustworthiness, maturity, and a strong sense of personal responsibility, because it’s character traits like these that encourage and inspire the boys to do things they never thought possible.

Is it important to have a single-sex experience at these ages, and why? Yes, we truly believe Falling Creek Camp changes the trajectory of boys’ lives. Our boys learn about humility, problem-solving, expressing themselves, and making decisions. We view ourselves as an educational institution—a different kind of education than boys receive during the rest of the year. It’s about developing self-worth, learning how to live with a

With these answers in mind, how are camps like yours doing in today’s world? Do you have to recruit hard? If so, once the message resonates are parents/ sons hooked? Do they come back? With culture changing at what seems like warp speed, camp is more important than ever before, which is why I’m more passionate about it than ever before. Once boys experience summers at Falling Creek, and once their parents see the transformation in their boys’ lives, they usually can’t wait to return. And the friendships made here develop into lifelong bonds. We’re most grateful to have the opportunity to serve boys from around the world each summer. We consider it an honor and somewhat of a lost art. But it’s one we will pursue with love, joy, and passion.

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by M ichael Hayden Vick (Upsilon–North Carolina ’14) IN MY FIRST CABIN AS A CAMP COUNSELOR,

I had a nine-year-old boy who was incredibly thoughtful—thoughtful about himself, about his surroundings, about the people with whom he interacted. He talked a lot less than his fellow campers, but when he did speak, people listened. One night, as our cabin discussed the previous day and our goals for the remainder of the week, we were about to call it a night and head to sleep when he spoke up and said, “I just wanted to say that it’s okay to be afraid, because sometimes you have to be scared to be brave.” In response to one of his cabin mate’s earlier remarks about facing fears, his words fell heavy on all of us as we stared at the single candle burning between us, and his thoughtfulness has stuck with me for over a year. On that warm June night during the summer of 2016, this single boy reminded me of something I now strive to instill in every child I meet: emotional confidence. Every situation today’s boys find themselves in beckons them to “be a man,” to hide their emotions for the sake of what society often deems as appropriate manliness. And what is the cost of this push for emotional restraint amongst boys? Self-hatred and depression are just two of the many negative effects of boys feeling as if they have to hide their emotions from their peers, from their parents, from themselves. I have seen firsthand how awesome it is for boys to feel confident enough in themselves to let their emotions loose, to cry when they want to cry and to feel comfortable in showing pure jubilation when they experience incredible moments. You

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see, they are already in tune with their emotional selves; the problem is not the presence of emotions, but rather in the suppression of them. If we give boys the confidence to shed this falsely masculine layer that society forces on them daily, then we’re allowing them the room they need truly to grow. Take it from a college boy who witnesses false displays of masculinity on a daily basis: Masculinity is not achieved through hidden emotions. Being a man has nothing to do with suppressing how you feel for the sake of saving face in front of others. Rather, being a man means having the emotional confidence to show people how you feel, regardless of what that feeling may be. If we’re to raise boys into men who care for others more than themselves—and especially as much as my camper from June of 2016— then we have to instill the importance of emotional confidence in them before it’s too late. This past Sunday, I woke up, turned to my phone, and clicked it on. I went through my usual routine of checking messages, emails, Facebook, and there it was: a random, unexpected message from the mother of a camper I had in my cabin this past summer. She was reaching out to let me know that her son returned home this year more confident and thoughtful than when he had arrived at camp. And that, my friends, makes it all worth it. That is worth striving for each and every day. Thoughtfulness, patience, and kindness - these are traits we can count on to accompany the teaching of emotional confidence to boys. It’s up to all of us. Brother Vick is a former Number I, past National Undergraduate Chairman, and was a multi-year staffer at Falling Creek Camp. He now is a 4th grade resident teacher at Town School for Boys in San Francisco.

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ELA Attendance Yields Statistically Significant Advancement Young members at Emerging Leaders Academy show short- and long-term effects in nearly all areas

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he Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) provides a different learning experience for members to bring the sessions out of the classroom and into the streets of Lexington. Attendees tour the sites at Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute and learn more about KA founders and how they started our fraternity. ELA provides premier leadership training through a small group/team experience, track sessions, and engaging large group presentations, as well as service and experiential learning. The statement used in the past to describe ELA is that it is the best conference available to any interested KAs seeking to lead their chapter in the future. This statement has been known, but now there is an assessment to prove it.

anywhere between 15 or 75 members attend. (This describes why there are some lower sample sizes.)

Before

Non-Attendees

In June 2018, a pre-program survey was distributed to the attendees at the Orderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) to collect insights regarding their knowledge, skills, and experiences prior to attending. Approximately 250 members attend annually, and the track sessions can have

Last, a similar survey (similar in content but not targeted to ELA participants), was sent to a random sample of Kappa Alpha Order members who did not attend ELA to measure their insights and experiences minus attendance at ELA. The findings provided our desired outcomes:

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Directly After

ELA â&#x20AC;Ś is the best

A nearly identical survey was sent to the same group of program attendees to gather insights and experience after the program to measure the self-reported and perceived growth and knowledge development of program attendees.

to any interested KAs

Long After

chapter in the future.

To understand better the long-term effects of the program (program efficacy), a follow-up survey was distributed in April 2019. This survey included nearly identical items to the post-program survey, while also including items that probed whether program participants had applied the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intended learning outcomes in recent months.

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MOR AL COMPASS Stor y headline would go here

Table 1: Comparison of Pre-Program, Post-Program & Follow-Up Survey Responses of Kappa Alpha Order members Reported Knowledge and Abilities*

Pre-Event

Post-Event

Follow-Up

Non- ELA Respondents

(Respondents = 62)

(Respondents = 30)

(Respondents = 54)

Can identify ways to get their chapter and fellow members involved in the campus community

78%

97%

87%

74%

Can create community service opportunities for their chapter

77%

93%

87%

69%

Can identify potential risk management concerns within my chapter

90%

97%

92%

86%

(Respondents = 95)

*Combined responses of those who indicated “agree” or “strongly agree” on a 5-point agreement Likert scale with 5 indicating “strongly agree.”

Section I: Follow-Up Findings

Beyond developing new knowledge while attending the program, a goal of the program is that attendees are able to apply the knowledge and implement the skills acquired in their chapter experience. Table 1 shows a comparison of reported knowledge and abilities between attendees before, shortly after, and months after attending the event. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to assess if any statistically significant difference exists between the pre-event, post-event, and follow-up responses. A statistically significant difference was found between the groups: • Can identify ways to get their chapter and fellow members involved in the campus community. • Can create community service opportunities for their chapter. In other words, attendance at ELA increases individual leaders’ knowledge

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about how to encourage campus involvement and create community service activities. We did not note a statistically significant different in: • Can identify potential risk management concerns within my chapter. The pre-event testing at 90 percent, however suggests students are well-educated in this area prior to attendance at ELA. Section II: Comparison with Non-Program Attendees

The Emerging Leaders Academy is designed to provide a premier developmental experience that elevates the membership experience, in which ELA attendees are more knowledgeable and better equipped with skills to successfully to lead their chapters compared to members who did not attend the program. When the follow-up survey was sent to the 2018 ELA attendees, a nearly

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Table 2: Comparison of Follow-Up Survey Activity of Kappa Alpha Order members

Reported Actions*

ELA Follow-Up

(Respondents =54)

Non-ELA Respondents

(Respondents = 95)

Students who attend Have engaged in identifying ways to get their chapter and fellow members involved in the campus community

92.5%

81%

ELA are more likely than those who do not to enourage

Have created community service opportunities for their chapter

79.6%

69.4%

participation in other campus activities.

Have identified potential risk management concerns within my chapter

96.3%

88.4%

*Combined responses of those who indicated “engaged to some extent” or “engaged in this activity” on a 3-point engagement Likert scale with 3 indicating “engaged in this activity.”

identical survey was distributed to a randomly selected sample of members to serve as a control group. The random sample was drawn from the organization’s current undergraduate population and included members who were at least in their second year of academic study. A comparison of means was conducted to identify any statistically significant differences in reported actions in relation to the ELA outcomes. A statistically significant difference was observed between the ELA attendees and non-ELA members in engaging in activities related to identifying ways to get chapter members involved in the campus community. This suggests that other forms of education are encouraging KA student leaders to further community service participation and identify potential risk management concerns. Students who attend ELA, however, are more likely than those who do not to encourage participation in other campus activities.

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MODERN GENTLEMEN

PHOTO COURTESY OF BEVERLY JENSEN, FGCU CAMPUS LIFE

Highlights f rom around the Order

FLORIDA GULF COAST BROTHERS RAISE FUNDS FOR MDA

PUMPKINS WITH A PURPOSE The Zeta Pi Chapter at Florida Gulf Coast University held their 5th annual “Possum’s PumpKAn Patch” on the library lawn. ¶ “It was 2 days on our library lawn, which is in the middle of our campus,” Number I Colby Karr ’17 said. “This made it easy to sell to students walking around.” ¶ In addition to selling pumpkins, the lawn was decorated with hay and a photo booth was set up with pumpkins painted with each sorority’s letters. ¶ “We also had cornhole and music playing in the background,” Colby added. ¶ Through two days, the chapter collected donations and sold dozens of pumpkins, raising $1,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 36

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DELTA OMICRON–CLEMSON

PHOTO BY JIM DAVIS COURTESY OF CIT Y OF MURFREESBORO

Remembering Thomas Few Clemson raises funds to support students with intellectual disabilities In honor of our brother Thomas H. Few (Delta Omicron–Clemson ’18) who tragically passed away this summer, the Delta Omicron Chapter hosted the inaugural Thomas H. Few Memorial Cocktail on October 25, 2019. The chapter raised $23,985 for ClemsonLIFE through ticket sales and a silent auction. “Evans Few [Thomas’ brother] was Number I before me, and he started the philanthropy event for ClemsonLIFE,” current Numbrer I Harris Krogh said. “After Thomas passed away, the chapter and the Few family decided that naming the fundraiser after him was meaningful way to remember him.” The ClemsonLIFE program at Clemson University is designed for students with intellectual disabilities who desire a postsecondary experience on a college campus. It offers a 2-year basic program that incorporates functional academics, independent living, employment, social/leisure skills, and health/ wellness skills in a public university setting with the goal of producing self-sufficient young adults. Below; Harris Krogh ’16, Andrew O’Steen ’16, and Tuller Gibbs ’17 with three ClemsonLIFE students.

Above: Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland (right) giving Bob Lamb the Key to the City, March 6, 2019. DELTA LAMBDA–MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

THE KEY TO THE CITY MTSU brother has “opened doors” for many in his municipal service Planning Commission Chairman Robert F. “Bob” Lamb, Jr. (Delta Lambda– Middle Tennessee State ’69) has served the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, both as a commissioner since 1991 and as Chairman since August 2000. After announcing that he was stepping down from leadership, Bob was presented with the key to the City from Mayor Shane McFarland. “I can think of few leaders in our City who have had a greater impact on the growth and development of Murfreesboro than Bob Lamb,” said Shane. “Bob’s dedicated leadership in planning and development

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are written all over town, from the Gateway and the Avenue to the resurgence of Historic Downtown Murfreesboro. We owe him our deep gratitude and appreciation for the many years of service, time and energy serving as chairman of the Planning Commission.” A retired captain of the U.S. Army and a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Army Reserves, Bob opened Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates, an independently owned and operated franchise of Canada-based Exit Realty, in September 2007. He has grown Murfreesboro’s Exit Realty to be one of the leading real estate companies in Middle Tennessee.

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MODERN GENTLEMEN Highlights f rom around the Order

ALPHA GAMMA–LOUISIANA STATE

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

LSU KAs, Kappa Sigs, and SAEs boil mudbugs for local scholarships Crawfish to Benefit Families Affected by Cancer The Alpha Gamma Chapter at Louisiana State joined forces with two other fraternities, the chapter of Kappa Sigma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, to host a joint Crawfish Boil, with proceeds supporting local students. The event raised more than $8,000 for the Paul F. Cressy Foundation which aims to create scholarships for local students, high school or college, who have a cancer diagnosis in their family. ALPHA DELTA-WILLIAM JEWELL

Homer Heads to Hall of Fame Valpo Basketball Legend from William Jewell Inducted Dr. Homer W. Drew, Jr. (Alpha Delta–William Jewell ’63) was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its 2019 class. “I just feel very honored,” Homer Drew said. “It’s very simple — I was blessed to work with the people I did, especially the players. It was so enjoyable, and it made it very exciting for me personally.” After tallying a combined 269 victories over 12 seasons at Bethel University and Indiana University South Bend, Drew took the reins at Valparaiso University in 1988, ultimately spending 22 years with the Crusaders. Drew’s Valparaiso teams reached seven NCAA Tournaments, including five-straight appearances from 1995-99. His 1998 squad reached the Sweet 16, thanks in large part to one of the most iconic moments in college basketball history when his son Bryce hit a buzzer-beater to upset Ole Miss in the first round. “The sports world is an example of life,” Homer said. “The challenge is the ups and downs. You put in the hard work to get to the top and it can really come down quick.” Drew finished with 371 wins at Valparaiso, earning four conference Coach of the Year accolades and capturing a total of 16 conference regular-season and tournament championships. 38

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This cause is particularly important to the men of Alpha Gamma Chapter as it was named after a current member’s father who passed away in 2014 after a long battle with colon cancer. “It really meant a lot,” commented Gray Cressy (Alpha Gamma–Louisiana State ’16). “It was touching for Pat and Griffin to approach me initially about it and then seeing all these people I knew and didn’t know come to the boil was very touching.” To add to the connection, the location of the boil, Fred’s in Tigerland, had significance to both Paul and son Gray. “Jason at Fred’s was all in on the idea,” Gray said. “I’m currently employed there, and my dad worked there back when he was at LSU.” The Chapter hopes to continue fundraising for the Paul F. Cressy Foundation with a crawfish boil next year. W W W. K A P PA A L P H AO R D E R .O R G

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EPSILON BETA–NICHOLLS STATE

Return of the Number Is Recently chartered Thibodaux Alumni Chapter held an inaugural Family Day Tailgate at Nicholls State University. Eight former Number I’s of Epsilon Beta Chapter were in attendance including (left to right) Scott Pellegrin ’09, Richard Borne ’05, Gareth Henry ’06, Dalton Dodich ’12, Ethan Bascle ’10, Jarrad Billiot ’06, Clint Costanza ’03, and Steven Oubre ’01.

RHO–SOUTH CAROLINA

Dancing with the KAs South Carolina tops more than $100,000 for cumulative donations to Camp Cole in four years On Friday November 1st, Rho chapter at the University of South Carolina hosted their annual philanthropy event for Camp Cole, Dancing with The KAs. The event is held each year to raise funds to complete construction of Camp Cole, an ADAcompliant, state-of-the-art facility currently being built in the Midlands of South Carolina for children and adults facing various physical and mental health challenges. The fundraiser at Stone River in Columbia, attended by more than 430 brothers, parents, and friends, featured six dancing teams, each team with an active Rho member, competing for audience donations in a friendly dance contest. At the end of the night, Dancing with The KAs raised a total of $24,500 for Camp Cole. This year’s success marks Rho chapter exceeding the $100,000 mark for cumulative donations to Camp Cole, as the chapter has raised a total of $108,500 since the event’s origin four years ago. As the chapter’s official philanthropy, Camp Cole has a unique and special history with Rho Chapter. The inspiration W I N T E R 2 0 2 0 | THE K A PPA A LPH A JOUR NA L

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for the camp comes from Cole Sawyer who passed away from cancer in 2004. Father of Cole, Scott C. Sawyer was a member of Rho Chapter. Cole’s mother and wife of Scott, Stacy, was very instrumental in the dream for Camp Cole. Stacy recently passed away in 2016, and inspired Rho chapter to donate to the Cole & Stacy Sawyer Memorial Foundation the previous three years with the Dancing with The KAs event. The camp’s leadership and founders consist of Kelsey Sawyer Carter, daughter of Scott Sawyer, and additionally Margaret Deans Fawcett Grantz, sister of active chapter member Rutherford Fawcett and alumnus Donald Fawcett. Scott Sawyer currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Directors. Outside of Dancing with the KAs, Rho chapter has been very involved with volunteering at several Camp Cole events around the Columbia area. In particular, over forty members volunteered at the “Sprint to Shine 5k” in September, which helped the chapter win University of South Carolina IFC Fraternity of the Month for September.

DELTA LAMBDA– MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

Brewing Success Cowtown Brewing is making suds in Fort Worth Douglas F. Nipper (Delta Lambda– Middle Tennessee State ’94) is a brewer of the Fort Worth brewpub, Cowtown Brewing. In addition to years of experience as a home brewer, Doug is President and Owner of Brigid Draught Services and North Texas Craft Beer, LLC. Professionally, Doug is Vice President and Operations Manager of Bank of America. Cowtown Brewing opened in August of 2018, and Doug leads weekly “Meet the Brewer” tours on Saturdays. 39

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MODERN GENTLEMEN Highlights f rom around the Order

Left: Tulsa University President Dr. Gerard Clancy, Mangan, Homecoming Queen Claire Chapman, and Tulsa University Alumni Association President Ann Heidger.

Fall Festival Raises Funds The Delta Omega Chapter hosted

a fall festival on campus of Baylor University on Monday, October 23. The all-university event was held at Burleson Quadrangle and raised funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through t-shirt and pumpkin sales. “I’m proud to be the Philanthropy Chair and put on an event that includes a pumpkin patch and see it be so popular,” Sam Mathewson ’17 said. “They were my favorite part of fall festivities when I was a kid, so it’s great to host an impactful event around that.” Other festivities included a pumpkin carving station, photo opportunities, ice cream, cornhole, and a Waco fire truck. “This was such a fun event,” one student said. “Having a pumpkin patch provided to us on campus with the opportunity to play with puppies all while simultaneously supporting the MSD is basically the best event ever.”

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2019 Homecoming Kings

MU–TULSA

KA Kings Reing Surpreme Several brothers became royalty this past fall on campus

At Tulsa University’s homecoming celebration, Andrew R. Mangan (Mu–Tulsa ’16) was named 2019 Homecoming King. From Hot Springs, Arkansas, Andrew is studying exercise & sports science with a pre-med option in the Oxley College of Health Sciences. Among his accomplishments, Andrew is most proud of being named an outstanding senior. “Being selected as an outstanding senior at TU is a huge deal,” Andrew said. “It’s like someone validating all of your hard work.” In addition to serving K A as Number I, Number IV, and Province Undergraduate Chairman for Locke Province, Andrew is engaged on campus. “I have been engaged in the TU community through Greek life, organizing Springfest as the associate director, being a University Ambassador secretary and freshman representative, serving as a member of Future Alumni Council and organizing small group meetings through my campus ministry,” Andrew noted. Andrew is also a member of Mortar Board, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and Order of Omega honor societies and has been recognized as a member of the President’s and the Dean’s Honor Roll.

DELTA PHI–JACKSONVILLE STATE ’18

Harrison Cheatwood (Delta Phi–Jacksonville State ’18) f Major: Management f Campus Involvement: JSU Student Senate

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN LEW AND TULSA UNIVERSIT Y, JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSIT Y AND MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSIT Y

DELTA OMEGA–BAYLOR

DELTA XI– MCNEESE STATE ’18

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THETA–KENTUCKY

BETA SIGMA–SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Kentucky Recruits Largest Pledge Class

Half Century Of Still Fighting On!

… both on campus and in chapter history.

The Theta Chapter at the University of Kentucky managed to recruit 59 new members in their fall 2019 pledge class, the largest pledge class in Theta history and this year on campus. The chapter attributes their success to planning and being themselves. “I encouraged every member of the chapter and on my committee to connect with the kids rushing on a personal

level,” commented recruitment chair Braxton Hopkins. “Also, I would say our planning and organization was huge in our success, we had rush completely planned down to the minute before the semester had even started.” Above: Theta Chapter’s fall 2019 pledge class with recruitment chair Braxton Hopkins and Number I Austin Nixon

GAMMA IOTA–SAN DIEGO STATE

BIG TEAM AND BIG TIME San Diego State brothers support MDA with largest attendance

The brothers of Gamma Iota Chapter participated in MDA’s Muscle Walk raising $1,300 and winning the “Biggest Team Award” with more than

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the University of Southern California Alumni Association recognized Byron “Red” Cavaney (Beta Sigma–Southern California ’61) as one of their treasured “Half Century Trojans.” To be honored with this distinction, individuals must have graduated greater than fifty years ago, had a tremendous impact on their industry, and be an exemplary member of the Trojan family.

Red is the retired and Immediate Past Chairman of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and boasts a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sector. He served three combat tours in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He went on to work in the White House for presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald R. Ford and later served as the deputy assistant to the president for public liaison under President Ronald Reagan. In January 2013, after serving as the CEO for numerous trade associations for more than 25 years, he retired as the senior vice president of government affairs at ConocoPhillips and now serves as chairman of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Red and his wife, Sheri split their time between their homes in Alexandria, Virginia and Laguna Beach, California.

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CLOSE QUARTERS

Chapter House Stor ies

psilon Chapter at Emory University was founded in 1869— with a charter from Samuel Zenas Ammen himself. It was the fifth chapter in KA history. The university would soon move from Oxford, Georgia, to Atlanta, where the campus is now. The chapter would move with it. Sixty-one years later in 1930, the chapter found its permanent home on Fraternity Row—and last year, the newly rechartered chapter once again took up residence in the house. Many prominent KAs (and not just a few with the last name Candler) came through Epsilon before 1930—in 1869, future Emory President Charles E. Dowman was a charter member. There were men such as Knight Commander William A. Wadsworth, Bishop Warren A. Candler (brother to founder of The Coca Cola Company), Dr. M. L. Brittain, president of Georgia Tech, Judges Hiram Warner Hill and John S. Candler (also a Knight Commander), both of the Georgia Supreme Court, and Robert W. Woodruff, president of the Coca Cola Company. While Emory was in Oxford, the chapter had no house and had meetings on campus or in town. Soon after the school was moved, the fraternity rented from the University one

An Icon At Emory Hopes abound that Epsilon’s chapter house, dedicated 89 years ago, once again generates stellar KA brothers

of the small houses on the old Fraternity Row, then north of the railroad tracks. In December 1924, the chapter acquired another house on Burlington Road, and while larger, it was farther from campus than desired. It was then that new plans began to materialize. In January 1929, an alumni meeting was held at the home of Charles Howard Candler, Sr. It was decided that a new house was necessary, and that it would be dedicated and named in memory of Major Asa Warren Candler, an alumnus who had died in World War I. Major Candler had been the son of Judge Candler, and John S. Candler II and Robert Candler, Asa’s sons, were at that time in the chapter. Plans for the new house were drawn up and

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in October 1929, and, in March

U.S. Congressman James

headed the Internal Revenue

1930, the Epsilon chapter house

MacKay, initiated in 1937,

Service from 1969 to 1971,

was occupied. It was dedicated in

supported passage of the

before losing his job for resisting

April of that year.

Medicare Program and obtained

White House efforts to punish its

federal funding for Atlanta’s

enemies through tax audits.

Epsilon brothers have always been ones to go against the grain. To do the right thing when it would be easy just to follow the herd.

famed Fernbank Science Center

died August 1, 1996, while

one of only two congressmen

attempting to save the life of

from Georgia to support the

a kayaker on the Little River in

of 1965 into law. Petty Officer Second Class Halcott Pride Jones, Jr., was killed in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam, on January 8, 1968, with the 3rd Marine Division. He was 23. He was initiated in 1963 and was graduated from Emory in 1967. His name along with five

Epsilon Chapter was and now again is a pillar of the Emory community. It’s hard to imagine where Emory itself would be without the Candler family, 17 of whom were initiated by Epsilon. Or Woodruff who was a major benefactor. In fact, if you walk around the Emory campus, you will find 10 buildings named after KA alumni including the chapter house, the Asa Warren Candler Memorial KA House. In the past 89 years, however, many more men have walked through the chapter house’s doors. These include Ely Callaway of Big Bertha Callaway Golf fame who was initiated in 1937, eight “Emory Makers of History,” sixteen “Emory Medal Winners,” and nine “Bobby Jones Scholars.” Epsilon brothers have always given back to Emory through their time and treasure but there are four other noteworthy KA alumni whom you may not know.

other Emory alumni who were killed in Vietnam can be found in the campus’s Alumni Memorial University Center. Randolph W. Thrower, who was initiated in 1930 and held three degrees from Emory,

The chapter endeavors to keep their moral compass straight and with clear vision, resist temptation to deviate from the Order’s values, and aim for excellence, always aiming higher.

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Ernest “Chip” Koella IV,

and Planetarium. He was also

passing of the Voting Rights Act

Knight Commanders from Epsilon Chapter

Rockford, Tennessee. He was 27. He was initiated in 1988 and graduated from Emory in 1991. [West remembers going to Chip’s funeral and hearing his mother reflect she was not surprised her

Willard Walter Wadsworth 5 TH Knight Commander (1875)

son gave his life trying to save another—that’s just who he was.] These are only some of the heroes of the chapter. There are many more, but these illustrate that Kappa Alpha Order builds character and therefore contributes to the mission of Emory University as well as KA’s tradition. All of these men and many more have left their mark on their communities. Epsilon

John Slaughter Candler 10 TH Knight Commander (1881–1885)

brothers have always been ones to go against the grain. To do the right thing when it would be easy just to follow the herd.

In the past 89 years:

As an example, KA is the only fraternity represented on the AIDS quilt from the late 1980s, if that tells you anything. In Epsilon’s 150 years of brotherhood, it is fitting that the chapter and alumni reflect on past accomplishments, but it should never rest on its laurels. Instead, the chapter endeavors to keep their moral compass

Emory Makers of History

Emory Medal Winners

straight and with clear vision, resist temptation to deviate from the Order’s values, and aim for excellence, always aiming higher.

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Who We Are Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation Founded in 1981 “ To raise funds for the benefit of the Order”

FISC AL YE AR- END 2019 Total Funds Raised: $1,222,772

h 1865 Trust – Planned giving society, minimum gift $10,000

3,072

5,000

'19 '18 '19 '19

$900,000 3,000

'18

h Forever KA – $10 per month, consistent giving program aimed at graduating seniors and young alumni h Leadership Fund – The annual fund to meet continuing needs h Day of Giving – One day for all of the Order to support the KAOEF

(hard credits only)

$1,500,000

'18

PRIM ARY INITIATIVE S h Crimson & Gold Society – A campaign to secure 1,000 alumni at $1,000 annually, unrestricted— our most exclusive donor club

4,471

# donations: # donors:

$300,000 1,000

donations donors

Total Funds Raised

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ts only)

How We Are Doing It Along with Forever KA, KA Leadership Fund, 1865 Trust, and more, we are focused on the:

Who Do We Support Kappa Alpha Order and its members • Membership up 25% in past decade • 125 Active and Provisional Chapter • Nearly 8,000 Active Members • Average Chapter Size – 67 men • 3.00 Spring 2019 GPA

Emerging Leaders Academy – Summer leadership program for our next chapter leaders (300 attendees)

Why Do We Support?

The Crusade – Total membership development program blending online and in-person learning (40 chapters)

Higher Education Cost of college is up 221% over 4 decades Societal pressures are stronger than ever

Funding for Leadership Education Number I’s Leadership Institute – Premiere education for every single Number I at the beginning of his term, free to all chapters (more than 120 attendees) Five Enhanced Province Councils – Regional Officer Training Conference for each set of nine chapter officers (more than 1,000 attendees)

MEMBER SHIP NUMBER S BY YE AR

40% of actives attend Leadership Programs with a goal of 75% Funding for Academic and Professional Success h Scholarship Program – provides much-needed support and academic financial aid h Internship Program – offers real-world and unmatched summer experience in D.C. Thanks to you, increased to 15 interns placed in Atlanta, Dallas, D.C. (More than 65 men placed previously)

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Crimson & Gold Society and Campaign Update 643 brothers & friends from 37 states, all giving $1,000 unrestricted in fiscal year 2018-19 for needed scholarships & leadership education

2013 - 98 2014 - 210 2015 - 267 2016 - 269

2017 - 410 2018 - 549 2019 - 643

TOP CHAP TER S WITH CRIMSON & GOLD DONOR S Westminster–Alpha Eta 21 Texas Tech–Gamma Chi 20 William Jewell–Alpha Delta 15 Florida–Beta Zeta 15 Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon 14 North Carolina State–Alpha Omega 14 Emory–Epsilon 13 Florida State–Gamma Eta 12 VMI–Beta Commission 11 Auburn–Nu, Georgia–Gamma, Southern Methodist–Beta Lambda, Oklahoma State– Beta Xi, Texas–Omicron 10 45

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Board Of Trustees CH A IRM A N & PRE SIDE NT

KAOEF

Reaves

Liles

Todd D. Reaves (Nu–Auburn ’89) V ICE PRE SIDE NT

Derick S. Close (Alpha Omega–North Carolina State ’78) TRE A SURE R Kay

Akin

Burke

Malcolm H. Liles (Gamma–Georgia ’71 4 0 TH KNI G HT C OM M A NDE R

Darren S. Kay (Alpha Eta– Westminster ’88) Dreyer

Estes

Hagan

TRUS TE E S

Dan H. Akin (Gamma Omicron– Lambuth ’60)

Heath

Julian

Knight

Richard L. Burke (Zeta–RandolphMacon ’83) William E. Dreyer (Alpha Delta–William Jewell ’57), Former Knight Commander

Showalter

Simmons

Skipper

James R. Estes (Alpha Kappa–Missouri ’60), Former Knight Commander

TRUSTEES & STAFF

Robert W. Hagan (Delta Rho–Valdosta State ’74)

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Warren

Adams

R. Scott Heath (Delta-Wofford ’77)

Staff

Taylor

Carr

Weaver

Traylor

Gellinger

Moore

Wiese

Masey

Satcher

Eugene M. Julian (Beta Epsilon– Delaware ’63) Steve C. Knight (Gamma Kappa– Oklahoma City ’70) Erik T. Showalter (Gamma Alpha– Louisiana Tech ’02) C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau–Mississippi State ’95), Senior Councilor William H. Skipper, Jr. (Delta Tau–Francis Marion ’84) Hon. David M. Warren (Tau–Wake Forest ’78) LIFE TRUS TE E S

Timothy Killen Adams (Epsilon–Emory ’57) Jack R. Taylor (Beta Iota–Drury ’50), Former Knight Commander Dr. Idris R. Traylor, Jr. (Gamma Chi–Texas Tech ’70), Former Knight Commander Joseph M. Van Name III. (Beta Omega– Washington College '87)

Larry Stanton Wiese (Gamma Omega–Midwestern State ’87), Executive Director

Aaron D. Masey (Epsilon Eta–Virginia Tech ’17), Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship

Andrew P. Carr (Epsilon Iota–Texas State ’00), Director of Development

G. Dallas Weaver (Gamma Rho–East Carolina ’12), Director of Development

Tanner L. Gellinger (Zeta Omicron– Southern Indiana ’12), Director of Development

Rebecca Moore Foundation Assistant Ben W. Satcher, Jr. (Delta Omicron– Clemson ’79), Former Knight Commander & Chief Development Officer

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2019

5 Ways to Give Back to Kappa Alpha Order

CONTAC T US:

The Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF), a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, was founded by the Convention in 1981 and was established in 1982 to promote the education of undergraduate and graduate students in academic improvement, leadership, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, and other general educational areas. The KAOEF receives no government funding but provides a vehicle for tax-deductible contributions from alumni and friends to be made in support of KA. With these gifts, the KAOEF helps underwrite a number of educational programs to the benefit of the Order.

Cash Gifts

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Appreciated Securities

A gift of your appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares is an ideal way support the KAOEF. The educational programs of the Order will benefit from your support and you will receive a tax deduction for your contributions. In addition, transferring the securities prior to liquidation will help you avoid capital gains taxes. Please contact the KAOEF

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www.facebook.com/kaoef

for personal assistance with the transfer of assets of this type. Donors can select the KAOEF to receive transfers from an IRA account without a tax consequence. Please contact KAOEF staff for personal assistance.

Real and Personal Property

Your real estate and other marketable personal items can be given to the KAOEF an outright gift. For tax purposes, the contributor may deduct the fair market value of the real estate. Items of personal property must be related to the KAOEF’s purpose and function to be fully deductible. For example, a brother can donate a percentage interest in a building to the KAOEF that can be sold and the proceeds would be directed to the KAOEF.

5 WAYS TO GIVE BACK

The KAOEF has benefited greatly from planned gifts from members of the 1865 Trust and other planned giving. Inclusion of the KAOEF in your will or trust should reference KAOEF, P.O. Box 1865, Lexington, VA 24450. Please visit www.kaoef.org/giving or contact the KAOEF directly for further information.

Many corporations will match gifts the KAOEF. If you or your spouse works for one of these organizations, your gift could multiply. Please ask your human resources office if your company provides matching gifts to charitable organizations. If so, please ask your employer for the proper form to include with your gift. You may also visit www.kaoef.org/giving or contact the KAOEF for assistance in determining if your employer offers a matching gifts program.

Phone: (540) 463-1865 Fax: (540) 463-2140 foundation@ ka-order.org

Planned Giving

The most convenient and frequently used method of supporting the KAOEF is a gift of cash – personal check, credit card authorization or money order – made payable to the KAOEF and mailed to P.O. Box 1865, Lexington, VA 24450. Online donation can also be made through the KAOEF website (www.kaoef.org).

Matching Gifts

Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation 115 Liberty Hall Road P.O. Box 1865 Lexington, Virginia 24450

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KAOEF

Assets 2019

Liabilities 2019

Condensed Statements of Financial Position June 30, 2019 and 2018

Assets:

FINANCIALS

Revenues 2019

2019*

2018

107,236 72,222 20,428 326,555 2,338,544 6,998,265 - 102,284

105,494 36,716 10,483 315,418 2,418,946 6,824,009 97,254

$ 9,965,534

$ 9,808,318

4,086 - 29,588 190,744 252,843 10,000

2,676 24,821 207,105 173,862 10,000

$ 487,261

$ 418,465

1,756,620 7,721,653

1,993,504 7,396,350

TOTAL NET ASSETS

$ 9,478,273

$ 9,389,854

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$ 9,965,534

$ 9,808,318

Cash and Cash Equivalents Prepaid Expenses Receivable from Affiliates Contributions Receivable Land, Buildings, and Equipment Longterm Investments Assets Held in Trust Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS

Liabilities: Accounts Payable Notes Payable Accrued Expenses Annuity Obligation Payable to Affiliates Deferred Revenue TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net Assets:

Expenses 2019

Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions

*unaudited Comprehensive annual audited financial statements are available on written request to the Executive Director at the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation.

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ANNUAL REPORT

2019

Condensed Statements of Activities* For the years ending June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018

Change in Net Assets Without Restrictions:

2019

2018

Revenues and Gains: Contributions Without Restrictions Investment Income Current Without Restrictions Rental Income Support from Affiliate Net Assets Released from Restrictions

685,326

591,357

60,234 49,390 15,393 659,812

62,083 49,390 18,158 440,990

$ 1,470,155

$ 1,161,978

272,042 359,637 207,753 348,862 197,593 38,811 73,500 -

184,264 382,624 215,309 339,638 212,907 45,004 58,375 -

$ 1,498,198

$ 1,438,120

Change in Net Assets from Operations Non-operating Income / (Expenses)

(28,043) (14,042)

(276,142) (46,659)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS

(42,085)

(322,800)

TOTAL UNRESTRICTED REVENUES

Expenses and Losses: Program Support Awarded Salaries and Benefits Occupancy Expenses Fundraising Expenses Administrative Expenses Professional Services Scholarships Awarded Uncollectible Pledges TOTAL EXPENSES

Change in Net Assets With Restrictions: Contributions With Restrictions 662,551 Investment Income Current With Restrictions 288,766 Net Assets Released from Restrictions (659,812) Change in Value-Split Interest Agreement - Investment Income (Loss) in Excess of Current -

589,374 (440,990) (560)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS WITH RESTRICTIONS $ 291,504

$ 784,628

Total Change in Net Assets Net Assets - Beginning of Year

461,828 8,678,606

NET ASSETS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; END OF YEAR

249,420 9,140,434

636,805

$ 9,389,854 $ 4 9,140,434

*unaudited

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CHAPTER ENDOWMENT FUND ACCOUNTS

KAOEF

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Established and Endowed as of 6/30/2019

In keeping with the KAOEF’s mission and obligations as a 501(c) (3) charitable organization, the distributions from each specific chapter endowment account will be used to benefit the local chapter and/or active members and must satisfy the IRS Code for educational purposes only. Subject to change, the distributions may be used for: h Purchase of chapter computer equipment, software, and/or internet wiring for educational purposes h Residential educational advisor lodging/stipend h Establishment of educational areas in chapter facilities h Educational percentage of national training travel expenses and registration fees h Scholarships (tuition payments) and academic expenses (books, fees, equipment)

Alabama–Alpha Beta Bowling Green State–Zeta Lambda Delaware–Beta Epsilon Duke–Alpha Phi Florida–Beta Zeta Florida State–Gamma Eta Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma Kentucky–Theta Larry F. Robb Chapter Endowment Account for Midwestern State– Gamma Omega Louisiana State–Alpha Gamma Memphis–Gamma Gamma Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon Missouri–Alpha Kappa Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha Missouri Southern State–Delta Pi North Carolina–Upsilon Oklahoma–Beta Eta Univ. of the South–Alpha Alpha Southern California–Beta Sigma Southern Methodist–Beta Lambda Tennessee-Martin–Delta Upsilon Texas State–Epsilon Iota Tulsa–Mu Westminster–Alpha Eta

Established as of 6/30/2019 Baylor–Delta Omega Purdue–Epsilon Rho W W W. K A P PA A L P H AO R D E R .O R G

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The E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program

Grant M. Barnsback (Alpha Zeta–William & Mary ’16) Internship:

Ryan J. Hughes (Alpha Theta– Transylvania ’16) Internship:

Convergence Media

Wilkinson Baker Knauer LLP

Jordan W. Green (Beta Xi–Oklahoma State ’16) Internship:

Hayden M. Shelton (Beta Delta– Georgetown ’17) Internship:

Meyers & Associates and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-8)

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

To help fund this unparalleled program, please contact Chief Development Officer and Former Knight Commander Ben W. Satcher Jr., at (540) 463-1865, or bsatcher@ka-order.org. If you have any questions about the program itself, please contact Director of Leadership Education Tullis Beasley at (540) 4631865 or tbeasley@ka-order.org.

INTERNSHIPS

The E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program was created to provide deserving undergraduates with the opportunity to become better educated and informed on both the public and private sectors of our national government. In addition, this program will give undergraduates the opportunity to gain professional work experience while living in the Washington, D.C. area. The Internship Program provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to any interested Kappa Alpha Order undergraduate. The internship, living and working in Washington, D.C., and interacting with other interns from across the country, provides an everlasting experience. For 2020, the program is being expanded to add five interns in Atlanta and five more in Dallas.

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KAOEF

The KAOEF Scholarship Program remains an important benefit to members of Kappa Alpha Order. As a primary focus of the KAOEF, these academic-, merit-, and needs-based scholarships serve as an inspiration for excellence inside and out of the classroom and oftentimes prove the difference in whether recipients can continue their undergraduate or graduate education. In the second half of 2019, the KAOEF was very pleased to award 74 academic scholarships totaling $95,250 to undergraduate and graduate Kappa Alpha brothers and friends.

Auburn–Nu William Dewey Reaves

Mulberry Hill Scholarship

Jackson Brooks Samples

Jack B. Carter II/Nu Scholarship

Austin Peay State– Zeta Tau Trevor Neil Cathey

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Nathan Tyler Robertson

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Joseph Douglas Spear

Year

$ Granted

# recipients

Andrew R. Eickhoff, Jr. Scholarship Dr. James Sammons Scholarship Founders Memorial Scholarship

# scholarship funds used

SCHOLARSHIPS

2019 $95,250 74 127 2018 $70,825 56 89 2017 $74,000 59 96 2016 $60,000 48 91 2015 $36,450 41 90

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Achintya Suden

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Vance E. Rule Scholarship

5-year 261% growth 180% growth 140% growth

Clemson–Delta Omicron Harris Olsen Krogh

Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship applications for the 2021–2022 academic year are available online at www.kaoef.org or www. kappaalphaorder.org. All application materials must be received by February 2, 2020, at 11:59 pm EST. For further questions, please contact Becky Moore at the National Administrative Office by phone at (540) 463-1865 or e-mail bmoore@ka-order.org.

Coastal Carolina– Zeta Omega James Tilton

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Delaware–Beta Epsilon

The KAOEF is proud to congratulate and honor the following scholarship recipients:

Arizona– Gamma Epsilon

Gamma Epsilon Scholarship Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Patrick Joseph Bauman

James D. Hunter Scholarship Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Gamma Epsilon Scholarship

Alabama–Alpha Beta Parker Davis

PROGRAMS & SUPPORT

California–Alpha Xi

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

Chandler S. Fitts

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Wood Howell

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship John Price McGiffert, Jr.

Thomas G. Paulson II Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

Kory Zelen

Nicolas James Lettera

Arizona State– Epsilon Omega Eagan Theodore Fierro

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Arkansas-Fort Smith– Zeta Rho

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Robert E. Lee Memorial Scholarship William L. Meier Scholarship

Duke–Alpha Phi Edward James Coles

KAOEF Scholarship Marshall James Donathan, Jr. Scholarship The Cain Family Scholarship

Emory–Epsilon Stefano Martin

Lee Turner Thornton

Luke Barber

Mark Huntington Pruitt Scholarship

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

William C. Morrow, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Florida–Beta Zeta

Jack Gray

Aaron Van Keuren

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship

Kim Weller Memorial Scholarship

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2019 Tennessee–Pi Florida Gulf Coast– Zeta Pi Christopher Jordan Gosselin

Crawford Province Scholarship Hart/Heath/Sims/Waters Memorial Scholarship James D. Hunter Scholarship David C. Merrill

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Monroe Clark Memorial Scholarship William E. Dreyer Scholarship Spencer Spraker

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

George Mason– Epsilon Phi Joseph Felix Davoli, III

Dr. Joseph G. Webster Scholarship Verner & Mildred McCall Scholarship

Georgia College– Epsilon Nu Noah Beech Malone

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Jacksonville State– Delta Phi James Edward Mounier, III

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship Vance E. Rule Scholarship

Chase Miller

Memphis–Gamma Gamma Martin Alexander Knight III

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship Col. David R. Williams Scholarship John W. Nowell Scholarship

Mercer–Kappa Trent Bateman

William Sheffield

North Carolina–Upsilon Noah Travis Hayes

Bob & Nancy Smith Scholarship

North Texas–Gamma Lambda Jace Zett

Jesse & Lala Sammons Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

Hunter W. Henry Scholarship James D. Roessler Scholarship

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Michael B. Hargrove Memorial Scholarship

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

Arlind Ferhati

Francis Austin Humphrey

Hugh Comer Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

Miami –Epsilon Lambda Michael Dylan McGroarty

Lynch - Applegate Memorial Scholarship

Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda Peyton Glover

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Kentucky–Theta

Midwestern State– Gamma Omega

Andrew Cole Oldfield

Mitchel Preston Kipp

Vance E. Rule Scholarship

Fred W. Dismuke Scholarship Mark A. Robb Scholarship

Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma

George O'Mara Memorial Scholarship Mulberry Hill Scholarship

Jordan Wesley Green

F. M. Stevenson Scholarship

Presbyterian– Beta Pi William Haigler

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship E. Fleming Mason Memorial Scholarship Jay Claude Conrad Scholarship

Charlie R. Ashford Scholarship Hugh Comer Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

Tennessee-Martin– Delta Upsilon Tim Kosinski

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Jacob Qualls

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship Verner & Mildred McCall Scholarship

Texas A&M– Epsilon Delta Ryan Epperson

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship John Paul Rector Scholarship Luke Patton Memorial Scholarship Jason Walker

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon

Henry G. Tiller, Jr. Scholarship Vernon & Marion Piper Memorial Scholarship

Jonathan Walker Deming

Tulsa–Mu

Vance E. Rule Scholarship

Jackson Webster Nichols

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Richmond–Eta Roger L. Revell

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Samuel Z. Ammen Memorial Scholarship

South Alabama– Epsilon Alpha

Winchell Woods Gallardo

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Cameron Lee Lundberg

Robert E. Lee Memorial Scholarship Andrew Mangan

Knights of Arlington Scholarship

Louisiana-Lafayette– Gamma Phi

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

John L. Hall Scholarship

Christopher Chiasson

Coleman Killorin

Southern Indiana– Zeta Omicron

Charles W. McCrary Scholarship William C. Morrow, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Dick Wilson Scholarship Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Irby Turner III Scholarship

John & Paulina T. Beall Scholarship

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

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William Jewell– Alpha Delta Dalton Dye

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Jack R. Taylor Scholarship

Jackson Cooper Gordon

William E. Dreyer Alpha Delta Scholarship Ryan Patrick Hiatt

Clyde E. Williams Scholarship

Logan Harrison McKinney

Clyde E. Williams Scholarship Idris R. Traylor, Jr. Scholarship

Friends of the Order

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship W. E. Dunwoody Province Scholarship

Wake Forest–Tau Nathan McCardell

Nicholas Christopher Zieg

Univ. of Washington– Zeta Mu

David Fribley Scholarship

Jun Yong Shin

Southwestern–Xi

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Alexis Stephan Dimanche

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Stewart Turley Scholarship William C. Morrow, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

John R. Berryman Scholarship Julian A. Pardini Scholarship Robert W. Maupin Scholarship William L. Meier Scholarship

Brayden Edward Grantham

Bruce D. Stafford/Walter M. Jones Memorial Scholarship

Russell Goodale

Samuel David Gieg

Jacob West Summers IV Memorial Scholarship

Kolbe Leary

Nevada–Zeta Delta

Westminster–Alpha Eta

Valdosta State– Delta Rho

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Thomas C. Main Memorial Scholarship

Nik Utzschneider

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship

Wofford–Delta

Millsaps–Alpha Mu

Maryland–Beta Kappa

Austin Taylor Hubert

Col. David M. Buie Memorial Scholarship

Hall Michael Braud

Jackson Phillip Bauer

Western Kentucky– Epsilon Theta

Andrew Shelton Ryan III

Warren Frazier Scholarship

Gray Batten

Holden E. Fellows

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Lemuel C. Shepherd Scholarship Tim Adams Scholarship Joshua Peter Jurack

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship Kaplan James Andrew Memorial Scholarship Mulberry Hill Scholarship Mrs. KeLeigh E. Pritchett

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KAOEF

h Crimson & Gold Society lapel pin for first-time members

Making A Difference for Today’s Crimson & Gold

h Special gift in recognition of membership each year h Access to the Crimson & Gold Society member roster

The future is bright…because of 643 brothers and friends like you. CRIMSON & GOLD

SOCIETY *deceased Years indicate duration of membership

The KAOEF has completed year three of our Crimson & Gold Campaign. The goal is to secure 1,000 donors at the unrestricted, annual level of $1,000. Help the KAOEF achieve this goal by renewing today and challenging other brothers to join as well. Last fiscal year we had 643 brothers and friends from 37 states, representing 136 chapters and commissions, all giving at least $1,000 in unrestricted support. With this support we continue to make a positive difference in the lives of our undergraduate brothers. Therefore, we hope everyone will continue to support the KAOEF's effort to provide much needed scholarships and leadership education to our undergraduate members.

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h Permanent membership in the Loyal Order for a lifetime Journal subscription

Join these men, members as of June 30, 2019, and show your commitment to our Order’s mission and make your $1,000 unrestricted donation today; or mail a check to: KAOEF 115 Liberty Hall Rd. Lexington, VA 24450, or online at KAcrimsonandgold.com

Alabama–Alpha Beta

Auburn–Nu

Citadel–Theta Commission

Duke–Alpha Phi

Geoff Mark Gotsch, 2nd Year George Merrill Jones III, 7th Year Ken D. Tidwell, 6th Year Hugh P. Whitehead, 6th Year

David J. Blesch, 2nd Year Robert W. Humphreys, 2nd Year James D. Kay, Jr., 6th Year Roy T. McCrary, Jr., 1st Year William D. Melton, 3rd Year William T. Morgan III, 3rd Year J. S. Powell III, 3rd Year Todd D. Reaves, 6th Year T. Everett Stewart, Jr., 2nd Year Thomas E. Williams, Jr., 1st Year

Christopher E. Chapman, 2nd Year LCDR Edward John Derst III, USCGR (Ret.), 4th Year CPT Edward H. Fetner III, 1st Year LT Alexander F. Giles III, 1st Year CPT Ronald C. Plunkett, 6th Year Dr. Clay Heyward Wilson, 2nd Year

Steven R. Bell, 2nd Year Richard R. Crosier, 5th Year Alexander B. Feinberg, 4th Year Raymond A. Jones III, 5th Year James J. Kiser III, 5th Year Robert M. McDowell, 1st Year Edwin F. Payne, 6th Year Roy O. Rodwell, Jr., 6th Year

Appalachian State– Delta Psi

GIVING

h Invitation to Annual Crimson & Gold Society event

Douglas Ross Coley, 4th Year Wyatt T. Dixon III, 7th Year Curtis L. Swain, Jr., 1st Year

Arizona–Gamma Epsilon James K. Cooper, 1st Year Douglas M. Johnson, 1st Year Stephen G. Muzzy, 3rd Year Brian A. Seastone, 1st Year Peter C. Winters, 1st Year

Arizona State– Epsilon Omega Tyler Bell, 2nd Year Kyle W. DeWitt, 1st Year

Arkansas–Alpha Omicron Harrison Alden Robb, 2nd Year Thomas D. Ryan, 1st Year

Arkansas State–Delta Eta Chris L. Vandergriff, 1st Year

Arkansas Tech– Epsilon Zeta Mark E. Campbell, 1st Year Douglas Brent Dedmon, 1st Year Dr. George Robert Franks, Jr., PhD, 3rd Year Evan M. Hanna, 1st Year E.L. Scott McLain, 2nd Year H. David Pinson, 3rd Year

Arkansas-Fort Smith– Zeta Rho Aaron W. Brown, 2nd Year Hunter K. Cabe, 2nd Year Ezekiel Cook, 1st Year

Clemson–Delta Omicron

Baylor–Delta Omega

Fred W. Faircloth III, 5th Year Stewart E. Jones, 2nd Year John N. McCarter, Jr., 3rd Year Daniel B. Pattillo, Jr., 3rd Year David A. Pattillo, 6th Year Ben W. Satcher, Jr., 7th Year Harold L. Turner, Jr., 2nd Year

Robert D. Fletcher, 5th Year John C. Martin, 3rd Year Ralph M. Randall, 3rd Year

Coastal Carolina– Zeta Omega

Austin Peay State–Zeta Tau A. Blake Ball, 1st Year Samuel E. Mynhier, 2nd Year Raul M. Ruiz, 1st Year

Bethany–Beta Beta Lawrence S. Branch, 7th Year Kirk D. Collins, 2nd Year

California–Alpha Xi Gerald C. Down, 6th Year

California StateBakersfield–Epsilon Upsilon Clifford F. Loader, 5th Year

California-Davis– Epsilon Gamma Dennis K. Baldwin, 1st Year

Charleston–Beta Gamma C. Harrington Bissell, Jr., 2nd Year Carlton O. Schumpert, 1st Year

East Carolina– Gamma Rho David W. Dupree, 3rd Year LTC Donald Travis Hicks, Jr., 1st Year Philip C. Hoft, 2nd Year Max R. Joyner, Jr., 2nd Year R. Randolph Reid, 1st Year George Dallas Weaver, 2nd Year J. Ben Whiteside, Jr., 1st Year

Jacob Seay, 1st Year

Eastern Kentucky– Delta Mu

Davidson–Sigma

Christopher M. Castle, 1st Year Anthony A. Davidson CPA, 2nd Year Gary J. Fassler, 1st Year Michael W. Nantz, 2nd Year Steven G. Silvers, 1st Year Collin B. Taylor, 2nd Year Ronald Coleman Taylor, 3rd Year LTC John Michael Wills (Ret.), 3rd Year

S. Powell Bridges, 1st Year Hon. Rudolph Bumgardner III, 3rd Year Jeffrey D. McEwen, 3rd Year

Delaware–Beta Epsilon Adam DiSabatino, 1st Year Francis E. Gardiner, Jr., 6th Year Dr. Steven E. Hastings, 2nd Year Bruce L. Hudson Esq., 2nd Year Eugene M. Julian, 7th Year Michael D. Wedlick RCDD, 7th Year

Delta State–Delta Beta J. Burns Strider, 1st Year Eddie S. Wilson, 6th Year J. Walter Wood, Jr., 3rd Year

Elon–Epsilon Mu McLean Marion Warren, 1st Year

Emory–Epsilon Timothy K. Adams, 6th Year D. Melson Butler, 1st Year Dr. L. Adolph Casal, 6th Year Walter M. Deriso, Jr., 5th Year James L. Ferman, Jr., 7th Year George R. Lee III, 2nd Year

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Georgia–Gamma

J. Gordon McGill, 3rd Year Corey N. Neal, 2nd Year John W. Stephenson, 3rd Year LT James M. Tallman, MD, 1st Year C. Wilbur Warner, Jr., 1st Year Dr. Mell B. Welborn, Jr., 3rd Year 1SG Andrew C. West, USMCR, 2nd Year

Florida–Beta Zeta

Griffin B. Bell, Jr., 1st Year Robert Lee Dickey III, 1st Year W. Lawrence Jenkins, 2nd Year Paul V. Kilpatrick, Jr., 3rd Year William Lawrence Manning Knox, Jr., 1st Year Wyckliffe A. Knox, Jr., 1st Year John Walter Lee, Jr., 1st Year Malcolm H. Liles, 7th Year Fred Marion Sims, Jr., 1st Year John W. Walden, Jr., 6th Year

Gregory B. Adams, 3rd Year Henry H. Beckwith, 5th Year Thomas A. Davis, 2nd Year James H. Dowling, Jr., 4th Year Nelson J. Guagliardo, 1st Year Stumpy Harris, 6th Year Jeff A. Hedden, Jr., 1st Year Dan H. Honeywell, 3rd Year John A. Langley, 3rd Year John K. Roberts, 4th Year Edward G. Sullivan Esq., 6th Year Donny Thompson III, 1st Year Timothy W. Volpe, 3rd Year William H. Wadsworth, 2nd Year James R. White, 3rd Year

Georgia College– Epsilon Nu

Florida Gulf Coast–Zeta Pi

David Carter, 2nd Year W. Birch Douglass III, 6th Year

Anthony M. Graziani, 4th Year

Florida Southern– Gamma Pi COL Guy D. Colado, 6th Year James C. France, 7th Year

Florida State–Gamma Eta Daniel Richard Amato, Jr, 2nd Year L. Blair Bailey, 7th Year Peter H. Collins, 1st Year Randal H. Drew, Sr., 4th Year Patrick J. Farrell, Jr., 1st Year Jonathan S. Howse, Jr., 2nd Year Scott D. Jenkins, 2nd Year James C. Kitts, 3rd Year Matthew T. Roach, 1st Year Hon. P. Michael Ruff, 1st Year William G. Smith, Jr., 6th Year John A. Yearty, 3rd Year

Francis Marion–Delta Tau David J. Driver, 2nd Year Kenneth Wayne Jackson, 2nd Year Dr. Ronald E. Miller, Jr., 3rd Year William H. Skipper, Jr., 7th Year

Evan R. Karanovich, 2nd Year

Georgia Southern– Delta Theta T. Draper Watson, 4th Year Leon C. Watson, 3rd Year Edmond H. Wilson, 5th Year

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma Carroll B. Hart, 1st Year James L. Herrin, 4th Year Edward L. Kelly, 5th Year James L. Oliver II, 4th Year

Hampden-Sydney– Alpha Tau

Hampden-Sydney– Alpha Tau James R. Foster, 2nd Year

High Point–Zeta Phi Liam James Donnell, 1st Year Allen McLean Kay, 1st Year

Houston–Gamma Mu

Douglas B. Harris, 3rd Year Dr. Joel A. Nickles, 4th Year Dr. Chris R. Sawyer, 3rd Year David Y. Stutts CPA, 3rd Year

Indiana State–Zeta Iota Douglas E. Hess, 3rd Year

Jacksonville State– Delta Phi Marcus E. Angle, Jr., 7th Year

Jacksonville State– Delta Phi Stephen J. LaFollette, 5th Year

George Mason–Epsilon Phi

Kentucky–Theta

Philip P. Noftsinger, 5th Year Robert A. Simms, 2nd Year

William K. Downey, 3rd Year John D. Goggin, 1st Year Jeffery R. McIntosh, 3rd Year Daniel H. Miller, 2nd Year Larry M. Roy, 3rd Year Gary A. Smith, Sr., 4th Year W. Hunt Smock, 2nd Year

Lambuth–Gamma Omicron Dan H. Akin, 5th Year Bradley W. Robbins, 2nd Year

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Louisiana-Lafayette– Gamma Phi William F. Bailey, Jr., 1st Year Harlan H. Kappel, 1st Year Warren Andrew Perrin Esq., 1st Year Dr. Russell James Saloom MD, 2nd Year

Louisiana-Monroe– Gamma Nu Dr. Samuel J. Lorenzo, 2nd Year

Dr. William W. Anderson, 1st Year Robert M. Bouse, 6th Year

Craig Arnold Stack, 2nd Year Evan L. Stack, 2nd Year

Robert Cohen, 2nd Year Harrison Scott Shelton, 1st Year

David Haynes Alexander, 2nd Year Ronnie E. Bounds, Jr., 1st Year SGT David C. Flurry, 2nd Year Donald O'Neal, 6th Year Matthew D. O'Neal, 5th Year MG Jack W. Ramsaur II, 1st Year Erik T. Showalter, 7th Year Nathaniel R. Tannehill, 1st Year Richard H. Wilcox, Jr., 2nd Year

Houston Baptist– Delta Sigma

C. Tucker Moore, 5th Year James M. Ney, 6th Year

Georgetown–Beta Delta

Louisiana Tech– Gamma Alpha

Louisville–Beta Omicron

Kennesaw State–Zeta Chi

Alexander J. Hutkin, 1st Year Clay W. Socha, 1st Year

Dr. James R. Andrews, 3rd Year B. Terry W. Bennett, 7th Year Christopher L. Bentley, 1st Year William F. Biossat, Jr., 1st Year Paul R. Burns, Sr., 5th Year Richard Douglas Lamb III, 2nd Year W. Regi Mullins, 5th Year Shofner Smith, 1st Year T. Michael Stanberry, 5th Year

Aamir Ibrahim, 1st Year

Furman–Iota

George Washington– Alpha Nu

Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma

Marshall–Beta Upsilon Franklin T. Brackman, 6th Year James F. Kirtley, 1st Year Dr. Walter D Shields Jr, 2nd Year

Maryland–Beta Kappa Robert M. Ross, 1st Year

McNeese State–Delta Xi Ethan J. Bush, 6th Year Dr. Mark Daughenbaugh, 2nd Year Patrick G Ryan MD, 3rd Year

Philip R. Taylor, 2nd Year R. M. Warren III, 6th Year CAPT Sidney E. Wood, Jr. USN (Ret.), 2nd Year

Miami (OH)–Epsilon Lambda Bruce Benes, 4th Year C. Lance Carpenter, 1st Year Ryan Holloway, 2nd Year 1LT Michael G. Webb, 1st Year

Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda Julian B. Baker, Jr., 2nd Year Richard A. Barnes, 2nd Year Joseph L. Coleman, 2nd Year H. Lynn Greer, Jr., 3rd Year Jerry S. McElroy, 2nd Year Jason L. Potts, 1st Year S. Todd Shelton, 5th Year Dr. Gary Gribble Wiser, Jr., EdD, 4th Year

Midwestern State– Gamma Omega Charles H. Avery, Jr., 2nd Year Don Canada, 2nd Year Stephen A. Gustafson, 5th Year Mitchell S. Hill, 6th Year Larry Stanton Wiese, 7th Year

Millsaps–Alpha Mu Wilburn E. Ainsworth, Jr., 2nd Year Dr. Russell Peyton Atchley DMD, 4th Year Samuel G. Cole III, 3rd Year Todd David Glisson CFP, 2nd Year John B. Link IV, 1st Year J. Murray Underwood, 4th Year

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon C. Phil Buffington, 1st Year Chad W. Franks, 3rd Year Joseph A. Haley III, 3rd Year Alwyn H. Luckey, 3rd Year David T. Martineau V, 6th Year Douglas Gray McKinnon, 2nd Year Richard G. Noble, 1st Year Mixon Robb, 2nd Year LTG James E. Sherrard III, 2nd Year Taylor M. Sledge, Jr., 1st Year T. Newell Turner III, 5th Year Jon Crosby Turner, 3rd Year Stanley J. Viner, 2nd Year Hon. W. Swan Yerger (Ret.), 7th Year

Mississippi State–Beta Tau

MG Donald R. Gardner, USMC (Ret.), 5th Year S. Morgan Morton, Jr., 7th Year Gregory R. Singleton, 6th Year David C. Wadlington, 3rd Year

Stephen L. Burwell, 7th Year Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr., 7th Year Walter L. Dowdle, 3rd Year G. Stevens Hollister, 2nd Year Hunter M. Lipscomb, 2nd Year Jonathan Matthew Shook Esq., 3rd Year C. Douglas Simmons III, 7th Year Christian Wagner, 1st Year Harold D. Walker, 1st Year

Mercer–Kappa

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

King V. Aiken, Jr., 6th Year Robert A. Bowen, Jr., 1st Year Philetus S. Harison, Jr., 3rd Year Lee A. Jackson, 1st Year

James R. Estes, 7th Year Samuel A. Hamacher, 2nd Year Ralph O. Hoevelman, 6th Year

Memphis– Gamma Gamma

ANNUAL REPORT

2019 Charles J. Hoffman, Jr., 4th Year Walter L. Rehm, 1st Year Kenneth Rickli, 6th Year J. William Schulz, 6th Year Joseph A. Silvoso II, 1st Year Lewis H. Wyman III, 5th Year

Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha Robert G. Brinkman, 3rd Year Dennis L. Dutton, 4th Year Dwight T. Hafeli, 3rd Year Brett L. Hanke, 3rd Year C. Edward Schmidt, Jr., 7th Year Jack T. Watts, 2nd Year Theodore L. Weise, 2nd Year

Missouri Southern State– Delta Pi Daniel R. Day, 3rd Year Dr. Chad E. Wagoner, 7th Year CAPT Thomas Langston Williams, 1st Year

Missouri State– Gamma Beta Gordon L. Kinne, 7th Year Christopher J. Puricelli, 5th Year

Murray State–Delta Nu LTC Thomas Ray Murray USA (Ret.), 1st Year

New Mexico–Beta Phi COL Brian S Lindamood, USA (Ret.), 2nd Year

Newberry–Delta Epsilon L. Charles Banks, Jr., 4th Year John Woody Cornwell, 1st Year James M. Green IV, 1st Year Rudy L. Williams, 2nd Year

North Carolina–Upsilon John M. Barry, 3rd Year Garth K. Dunklin, 5th Year Scott W. Warren, 2nd Year Van Wyck H. Webb, Jr., 3rd Year V. Charles Wyatt, 1st Year

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega Dustin G. Brann, 5th Year Derick S. Close, 7th Year Paul F. Haddock III, 6th Year David Blair Hagan CCIM, SIOR, 5th Year Stephen H. Kouba Jr, 5th Year Dickson M. Lupo, 5th Year Charles Franklin McDowell IV, 2nd Year William Trent Ragland III, 2nd Year Troy M. Raines, 1st Year Robert Jones Smith, 5th Year W. Emerson Teer, 1st Year Edward I. Weisiger, Jr., 4th Year George N. Whiting, Jr., 4th Year G. Smedes York, 5th Year

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North Florida–Zeta Nu

KAOEF

Charles Ray Jordan, 2nd Year Adam R. Newell, 2nd Year

North Texas– Gamma Lambda Blake E. Benney, 5th Year Jay D. Chamberlain IV, 4th Year Gary Recer, 5th Year John D. Wylie, 2nd Year

CRIMSON & GOLD

SOCIETY *deceased Years indicate duration of membership

Northern Arizona– Epsilon Tau Douglas W. Hanisch, 2nd Year

Northwestern State– Gamma Psi Christopher M. Axberg, 3rd Year Stanley D. Broome, 1st Year Charles Randolph Gentz, 6th Year Thomas N. Whitehead, 2nd Year

Oglethorpe–Beta Nu Karl E. Chatham, 3rd Year

Oklahoma–Beta Eta Dr. Jess F. Armor, 3rd Year Brent Everett Buswell, 2nd Year Win O. Cramer, 1st Year Robert L. Morris, Jr., 2nd Year William C. Routh, 4th Year Don R. Symcox*, 3rd Year Ryan A. Thompson, 2nd Year

Oklahoma City– Gamma Kappa 1LT David O. Beal, 4th Year Edward Franklin Keller, 2nd Year Steve C. Knight, 7th Year Gary B. McCoy, 1st Year Ronald E. Willis, 3rd Year

(CONTD.)

CRIMSON & GOLD SOCIETY

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

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Joe M. Bohannon, 3rd Year Kent T. Chapin, 5th Year Richard I. Evans, 2nd Year Sam O. Leake, Jr., 7th Year Robert Warren Lilljedahl, 2nd Year Sean McComas, 1st Year William Howard McKee V, 2nd Year John C. Nickles, 1st Year

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa

Cameron J. Price, 1st Year Arron W. Slaten, 1st Year

Ted A. Crawford, 2nd Year J. Michael Duncan, 6th Year Kenneth W. Faires, 2nd Year Dwain P. Knight, 2nd Year Tom J. Lipsey, 1st Year

Old Dominion– Delta Gamma Michael D. Ellis, 1st Year James B Hichak, 2nd Year William E. Lobeck, Jr., 6th Year

San Diego State– Gamma Iota

Tennessee–Pi

David K. Dere, 2nd Year

Presbyterian–Beta Pi John W. Adams III, 2nd Year David M Hay, 3rd Year William M. Matthews V, 3rd Year James Guy Revelle, IV, 1st Year J. Derrill Rice, 6th Year Brian M. Wilson, 3rd Year

Purdue–Epsilon Rho Scott T. Clifford, 3rd Year Jeffrey W. Love, 1st Year Lukasz Stano AWSCWI,ASQ-CQE, 1st Year

Randolph-Macon–Zeta Carlton W. Baker, 3rd Year Richard L. Burke, 6th Year J. Whiting Chisman, Jr., 2nd Year J. Donald Etz, 1st Year Littleton M. Maxwell, 4th Year James W. Robertson, 2nd Year D. Calloway Whitehead III, 2nd Year

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon Michael R. Frick, 2nd Year

Richmond–Eta Clayton Eugene Bunting Esq., 5th Year Dr. Scott C. Cole, 3rd Year George W. McCall III, 5th Year Douglas L. Nickel, 4th Year

Roanoke–Beta Rho Samuel B. Adams, 5th Year Peter J. Foster, 1st Year R. Arvis Layton, Jr., 3rd Year John H. Turner, Jr., 6th Year

Rollins–Alpha Psi Michael O'Donnell, 2nd Year

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau Charles L. Beckner, 1st Year Tracy S. Hoffart, 1st Year Travis B. Lacox, 1st Year Daniel L. Moreland, 1st Year

South Carolina–Rho Mark S. Crocker, 3rd Year S. Mercer Heath, 2nd Year Robert P. Jordan, 4th Year

Southern California– Beta Sigma Red Cavaney CAE, 1st Year Russell H. Chesley, 2nd Year Richard E. Dotts, 2nd Year Michael V. Paulin, 6th Year

Southern Indiana– Zeta Omicron

Thomas G. Chappell, 3rd Year G. Edwin Johnson, Jr., 2nd Year Travis M. Lampley, 3rd Year Stuart L. Martin, 2nd Year Dr. Edwin P. Rather, 1st Year C.B. Upton II, 1st Year

Tennessee-Martin– Delta Upsilon Charles S. Briggs, 6th Year Christopher B. Churchill, 2nd Year James L. Crews II, 6th Year

Texas–Omicron

Tanner L. Gellinger, 2nd Year Benjamin K. Hirschauer, 1st Year

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda James B. Cain, 3rd Year Barry B. Donnell, 7th Year Dustin B. Donnell, 7th Year Brad B. Freeman, 7th Year John H. Howard, 2nd Year David T. Kastor, 4th Year Thomas F. Maxwell III, 4th Year Rufus C. Porter*, 2nd Year Dr. James A. Upshaw, 1st Year Warren S. Wingert, 7th Year

Southern Mississippi– Gamma Zeta James H. Heidelberg, 2nd Year Arthur M. Park, 2nd Year H. Mark Purdy, 2nd Year

Southwestern–Xi James M. Croley, 7th Year William Mansfield Gilker III, 3rd Year Mark B. Holmes, 2nd Year Rock N. Houstoun, 6th Year Sanford C. Reed, 1st Year Gary T. Scott, 3rd Year

Stanford–Alpha Pi Thomas B. Coleman, 3rd Year Dr. James K. Collins, 3rd Year William J. Hagenah, 7th Year

Mickey R. Cargile, 1st Year Todd W. Carter, 3rd Year Franklin W. Denius*, 3rd Year Wofford F. Denius, 3rd Year Norman C. George, 7th Year Hon. Paul W Green, 3rd Year James D. McBride III, 5th Year Dr. Glenn A. Rogers, 1st Year Steven W. Tomson, 3rd Year Bruce E. Walker, 2nd Year

Texas A&M–Epsilon Delta Eric J. Doyal, 3rd Year David L. Schoonover, 5th Year

Texas A&M-Commerce– Gamma Upsilon John C. Cain, 3rd Year

Texas State–Epsilon Iota David W. Cade, 3rd Year Andrew P. Carr, 4th Year F. Michael Carr, 1st Year Scott D. Carter, 6th Year Ross W. Newberry, 5th Year D. Mitchell Sheaffer, 6th Year L. Don Stricklin, 4th Year

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi Thomas A. Bessant, Jr., 3rd Year Blas S. Catalani II, 2nd Year Ronald S. Childress, 1st Year C. Shannon DeVaney, 1st Year Henry B Dorris IV, 3rd Year Tanner B. Flood, 3rd Year

7th Crimson & Gold Society Dinner 2019 The Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF) hosted the 7th Annual Crimson and Gold Society Dinner on Thursday, August 1st at Galatoire’s in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the 78th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend.

Outgoing KAOEF Chairman and President Todd D. Reaves receives a gift from his successor, Derick S. Close.

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ANNUAL REPORT

Wake Forest–Tau USMA–Sigma Alpha Commission MG Robert M. Bunker, 3rd Year COL Michael H. Fox, 1st Year Brent B. Hamilton, 1st Year Charles L. Hamilton, 1st Year John T. Hamilton, 1st Year Michael A. Hedlund, 2nd Year Mitchell L. Heidenheimer, 4th Year CAPT Christopher A. Huff, 3rd Year W. Randy Mathews III, 2nd Year James R. Purvis, 7th Year Curtis Arnold Smith CFP, 1st Year Paul H. Tarwater, 2nd Year E. Powell Thompson, 6th Year Dr. Idris R. Traylor, Jr., 7th Year Dustin S. Whittenburg, 2nd Year

Texas Wesleyan–Zeta Xi

USNA–Sigma Beta Commission Rymn Parsons, 3rd Year

Valdosta State–Delta Rho Tullis Beasley, 2nd Year Cary L. Chastain, 3rd Year W. Travis Cummings, 1st Year Donald O. Davis, 3rd Year Robert W. Hagan, 6th Year Buck Heard, 1st Year Dr. C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., 1st Year

Vanderbilt–Chi

Millard H. Hunter+, 1st Year Jacob Templeton, 1st Year

William & Mary–Alpha Zeta

West Texas A&M– Gamma Sigma

William Jewell–Alpha Delta

Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta

Tulane–Psi D.B.H. "Black" Chaffe III, 1st Year Dr. James W. Denham, 6th Year Michael J. Toso III, 1st Year

Tulsa–Mu Timothy J. Dixon, 3rd Year Calvin Moniz, 6th Year Thomas E. Stanton, 2nd Year

Univ. of the South– Alpha Alpha Dr. G. Patterson Apperson III, 6th Year William Christopher Behnke, Jr., 1st Year John T. Carlin, 1st Year Christopher M. Elwell, 1st Year Nelson H. Puett, 3rd Year Stephen A. Rowe, 2nd Year

Washington College– Beta Omega

Virginia–Lambda

Texas-Arlington–Delta Iota

J. Mason McCauley, 2nd Year Michael P. Wilson, 3rd Year

G. Wogan Bernard, 1st Year Dr. John G.P. Boatwright, Jr., 5th Year Steven Grist, 1st Year

Blake Berkbuegler, 2nd Year Fred D. Binggeli, 2nd Year Philip J. Boeckman, 3rd Year David H. Crane, 3rd Year Robert E. Deal, Jr,, 5th Year Dr. Ted E. Garrett, 1st Year Thomas A. Gorman, 1st Year Daniel E. Harris, 1st Year Darren S. Kay, 7th Year Matthew C. Keithly, 1st Year Erik K. Lescher, 4th Year William Robert Miller, 1st Year David J. Neihart, 7th Year William R. Piper, 2nd Year John T. Rooney, 1st Year Travis L. Sartain, 7th Year Dr. James Michael Schmuck, 7th Year Blake E. Stonecipher, 1st Year Thaddeus Aaron Stubbs, 6th Year James N. Tennyson, 2nd Year Bryan Tramont, 3rd Year

Douglas S. Ewalt, 6th Year Joseph M. Van Name III, 5th Year

James C. Bridges, 2nd Year

Transylvania–Alpha Theta

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Westminster–Alpha Eta

Robert Howell Baker III, 3rd Year W. Winston Hoy, Jr., 4th Year Paul H. Kuhn, Jr., 5th Year

Matthew E. Rutherford, 1st Year

Alfred Diaz, Jr., 6th Year Scott M. Hughes, 3rd Year Lynn A. Morgan, 3rd Year

David P. Barksdale, 7th Year Lins Barwick, 1st Year J. Melville Broughton III, 2nd Year William B. Chastain, 2nd Year Allen K. Lydick, 2nd Year John G. Snover, 1st Year Benjamin C. Sutton, Jr., 4th Year Robert H. Wall, 5th Year Hon. David M. Warren, 7th Year

James H. Cochrane, Jr., 2nd Year Aaron D. Masey, 2nd Year Patrick K. Moore, 2nd Year Hunter W. Wagstaff, 1st Year Carlyle R. Wimbish, III, 1st Year

Virginia Wesleyan– Epsilon Omicron MAJ C. Robin Kelley, 1st Year

VMI–Beta Commission COL George Mercer Brooke IV, 1st Year David Wilson Godfrey Burke, 2nd Year LTC Mark W. Dick, 3rd Year Paul X. English III, 2nd Year CSM G. Jeffery Jackson (Ret.), 3rd Year SGM E. Kent McMichael, 6th Year David L. Miller, 1st Year Andrew Anthony Protogyrou, 1st Year Meade A. Spotts, 1st Year LTC William Earl Wray, Jr., USA (Ret.), 6th Year Stephen M. Yarbrough, 1st Year

West Georgia–Zeta Kappa

Phillip A. Buhler, 3rd Year

Stuart L. Bascomb, 4th Year Philip A. Cantwell, 4th Year William K. Dillingham, 5th Year William E. Dreyer, 7th Year Tyler Griffin, 7th Year Dr. Burnell Landers, 4th Year Thomas Edwin Norris, 3rd Year Chad G. Pitschka, 1st Year Brian E. Place, 2nd Year W. Edward Place, 1st Year Darren G. Prenger, 2nd Year Hon. Kenneth M. Romines, 2nd Year Dr. John R. Sharp, 1st Year Robert T. Steinkamp, 7th Year Chadwick A. Wright, 1st Year

Dr. N. Andy Cole, 3rd Year Michael W. Jones, 4th Year John D. Morrison, 2nd Year M. Greg Reynolds, 1st Year

West Virginia–Alpha Rho William C. Brewer, 2nd Year Patrick Anthony DeLeonibus, 1st Year Alexander H. Ghiz, Jr., 1st Year James M. Ransbottom, 1st Year Gregory J. Totterdale, 4th Year

West Virginia Wesleyan– Beta Chi Millard L. Cursey, Jr., 7th Year Stephen E. Foster, 6th Year

Wingate–Zeta Zeta Jason E. Tinsley, 1st Year

Western Carolina– Delta Alpha

Wofford–Delta

Robert A. Byrd, Jr., 2nd Year Brian A. King, 2nd Year Jesse Samuel Lyons, 6th Year

Western Kentucky– Epsilon Theta Brent Fellows, 5th Year Chris Woods, 2nd Year

H. Paige Carlton, 3rd Year LaFon C. Dees, 6th Year Raymond Scott Heath, 7th Year Richard W. Krapfel, 1st Year COL Robert N. Maddox, 2nd Year Jerry J. Richardson, 5th Year

2019

Friends of the Order Mrs. Elizabeth Asbury, 5th Year Brad Bundy, 1st Year Mrs. Barbara T. Cromwell, 6th Year Ms. Kitty L. DeKieffer, 1st Year Mrs. Grace J. Fishel, 2nd Year Mrs. Rosann F. Hooks, 5th Year Mrs. Peggy Kimbell, 3rd Year Jeff Martini, 2nd Year Ms. Kimberly J. Novak, 1st Year Howard C. Pickett, 6th Year Stephen E. Ratterman, Sr., 2nd Year Eric Robb, 2nd Year Ms. Emily J. Salmon, 1st Year Mrs. Judy Schmuck, 1st Year Daniel A. Smercina, 2nd Year Mrs. Gwyn W. Smith, 1st Year Bruce Tria, 1st Year Dr. Dawn Wiese, 2nd Year Beta Theta Pi FraternityAlpha Rho Chapter, 1st Year

Active Chapters, Alumni Chapters, and Housing Corporations Alpha Eta Chapter, 1st Year Alpha Omicron Chapter, 1st Year Alpha Upsilon Chapter, 1st Year Beta Alpha Chapter, 1st Year Delta Theta Chapter, 1st Year Epsilon Omega Chapter, 1st Year Gamma Alpha Chapter, 1st Year Gamma Chi Chapter, 1st Year Gamma Epsilon Chapter, 1st Year Gamma Eta Chapter, 1st Year Mu Chapter, 1st Year Nu Chapter, 1st Year Zeta Chapter, 1st Year Alpha Eta Chapter House Association, 1st Year Bluegrass Alumni Chapter, 1st Year

Crimson & Gold Society events: 2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

75th Convention, Alamo Hall, on the grounds of the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas

Executive Council, Advisory Council, and KAOEF Board Meetings, The Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, N.C.

Sesquicentennial Celebration & 76th Convention, Hotel Roanoke Crystal Ball Room, Roanoke, Va.

Charleston Yacht Club, Charleston, S.C.

77th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend, St. Louis Racquet Club, St. Louis, Mo.

Executive Council, Advisory Council, and KAOEF Board Meetings, Cherokee Town and Country Club, Atlanta, Georgia

78th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend, Galatoire’s, New Orleans, La.

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KAOEF

*deceased +gift fulfilled

Dear Brothers, The 1865 Trust recognizes the generosity and foresight of those of you who choose to embrace the vision of KA’s future by making a meaningful planned gift to the KAOEF. Your entrance into the 1865 Trust bears powerful testimony to the charitable expressions of your values, ideals, and commitment to Kappa Alpha Order’s future. Membership in the 1865 Trust is obtained when provisions for a planned gift of $10,000 or more are made to the KAOEF. This past year the Trust welcomed two (2) new members to its ranks. There have been 176 brothers join the Trust since it was created in 1992, and we continue the quest to encourage brothers to leave a legacy to Kappa Alpha Order so that future generations of young men will have the same great opportunities that each of us have experienced. In closing, I cannot emphasize more strongly how important it is that we are all committed. If you have any questions about the 1865 Trust, or if you wish to join the ranks of 176 other KA brothers who are already members, please contact Ben Satcher, Chief Development Officer, either by phone, (540) 4604148, or by e-mail, bsatcher@ka-order.org. Thank you for your continued support of the Order, and for making Kappa Alpha Order a lifelong commitment. Fraternally yours,

Alabama–Alpha Beta Adolph N. Hampton 1928*+ Paul M. Speake 1924*+ H. Grady Tiller, Jr. 1947*+

Appalachian State– Delta Psi M. Lee Barnes, Jr. 1987 Stuart F. Whetsell 2006

Arizona–Gamma Epsilon Wayne E. Dawson 1960

Arkansas State–Delta Eta Walter J. Dunn 1987

Idris Rhea Traylor, Jr. Former Knight Commander/Chairman, 1865 Trust

Baylor–Delta Omega John C. Martin 1982

BirminghamSouthern–Phi G. Allen Brown, Jr. 1982 Valrey W. Early III 1980 Richard H. Marks 1988

California–Alpha Xi

THE 1865 TRUST

Kenneth R. Mitchell 1932*+ Julian A. Pardini 1952*+ Thomas G. Paulson II 1949*

Centenary–Alpha Iota John M. Moore 1990 COL William E. Steger 1938*

Charleston–Beta Gamma Douglas D. Ashley 1987*+

Citadel–Theta Commission LT Alexander F. Giles III 2013 CPT Ronald C. Plunkett 2009

Clemson–Delta Omicron Ben W. Satcher, Jr. 1979

Delaware–Beta Epsilon John F. Bishop II 1946*+

Delta State–Delta Beta Hon. Paul C. Artman, Jr. 1970

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Drury–Beta Iota Bret R. Neathery 1984 John Thomas Woodruff 1975

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ANNUAL REPORT Mercer–Kappa Duke–Alpha Pi Edwin F. Payne 1959

East Tennessee State– Delta Delta Lawrence E. Ault 1971*+

Eastern Kentucky– Delta Mu Donald W. Wells 1970

Emory–Epsilon Timothy K. Adams 1957 Ely R. Callaway, Jr. 1937* J. David Carico 1984 Hugh M. Comer 1934*+

Florida–Beta Zeta

M. Woody Faircloth 2005* M. Tom Faircloth 1961 James T. Turner, Jr. 1970

Miami (OH)– Epsilon Lambda

Northwestern State– Gamma Psi

Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda

W. Julian Foy 1972*+ Charles Randolph Gentz 1968

Midwestern State– Gamma Omega

Stumpy Harris 1957

Don Canada 1964 Larry Stanton Wiese 1987

Florida State–Gamma Eta

Millsaps–Alpha Mu

Daniel Richard Amato, Jr 2008 L. Blair Bailey 1988

Bruce D. Stafford 1966*+

Francis Marion–Delta Tau Kenneth Wayne Jackson 1981 William H. Skipper, Jr. 1980

George Washington– Alpha Nu Edward W. Lansing 1943

Georgetown–Beta Delta COL James C. Coleman, Jr. 1928*+

Georgia–Gamma Boone A. Knox 1956*+ Malcolm H. Liles 1971 Philip C. Rand 1968

Georgia Southern– Delta Theta Leland I. Hyer 1993 L. Jay Mehaffey 1982

Hampden-Sydney– Alpha Tau Raymond B. Bottom, Jr. 1948* James R. Foster 2005

Kentucky–Theta John R. Hutchings IV 1977

Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma William T. Pegues III 1932*+

Louisiana Tech– Gamma Alpha Erik T. Showalter 2002

Maryland–Beta Kappa Edgar B. Rouse, Jr. 1937*+

McNeese State–Delta Xi Ethan J. Bush 1997

Memphis– Gamma Gamma Gregory R. Singleton 1982

Oklahoma–Beta Eta

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

Tennessee–Pi Dr. Edwin P. Rather 1960

J. Guy Revelle, Jr. 1952*+ Robert H. Wall 1995 Hon. David M. Warren 1978

Tennessee-Martin– Delta Upsilon

Washington Univ. – Beta Theta

Nathaniel JoDann Spears 2001

Vernon W. Piper 1933*+

Texas–Omicron

David R. Murphey III 1951*+

Kent T. Chapin 1970 Edward P. Leslie, Jr. 1932*+ F. M. Stevenson 1930*+

Presbyterian–Beta Pi COL David M. Buie USA (Ret.) 1939*+

Scott T. Clifford 2004 Jeffrey W. Love 1986

Missouri–Alpha Kappa Lance E. Calvert 1990 CPT David R. Cheney II 1990 James R. Estes 1960 Robert L. Graves 1990 Harold J. Hudson, Jr. 1942 J. William Schulz 1960 Jack R. Taylor 1950 Lewis H. Wyman III 1963

Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa Wake Forest–Tau

Purdue–Epsilon Rho

Dr. Jason R. Barrett 1998

William R. Williamson 1908*+

J. Michael Duncan 1969

Richard Baxter Wilson, Jr. 1958

Mississippi State– Beta Tau

Stanford–Alpha Pi

Gilbert I. Hayes 1968 Hugh Howard III 1948*+

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

Frank W. Maresh 1958 Frank P. Sebastian, Jr. 1944*+

John F. Ory 1990 Marc Allan Scott 1984 John E. Trotter 1988

Univ. of Washington– Zeta Mu

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon

Texas State–Epsilon Iota

Rufus W. Shivers 1942*+ Paul E. Snodgress 1943*+

Troy W. Cooper 1987

West Georgia– Zeta Kappa

Richmond–Eta

J. Coleman McDowell, Jr. 1978 Dr. Idris R. Traylor, Jr., 1970

West Texas A&M– Gamma Sigma

Transylvania–Alpha Theta

West Virginia–Alpha Rho

Grant V. Harrison 1926*+

Roanoke–Beta Rho

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau

Robert D. Kelly 1973 Dr. Chad E. Wagoner 1993 CAPT Thomas Langston Williams 1997

Michael K. Nikkel 1978

CDR A. Corey Schmidt 1992

Univ. of the South– Alpha Alpha

Tulsa–Mu

Dr. G. Patterson Apperson III 1980

Ty G. Morgan 1991

South Alabama– Epsilon Alpha

Newberry–Delta Epsilon

Hon.Hon. M. Donald Davis, Jr. 1977 Paul W. Lammers 1980

North Carolina–Upsilon Wallace A. Brown, Jr. 1940*+ Charles Z. Flack, Jr. 1955*+ Frederick L. Munds, Jr. 1948*+ Morris W. Pully 1945*+

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega Dustin G. Brann 2011 Marshall James Donathan, Jr. 1972 Charles Franklin McDowell IV 2011 G. Leonard Pittman, Jr. 1980 Robert Jones Smith 1959

Dr. James L. Bowers 1957* Joseph M. Van Name 1987

Carlton W. Baker 1981 Frank H. Robinson, Jr. 1951*+

Missouri Southern State– Delta Pi

L. Charles Banks, Jr. 2002

Washington College– Beta Omega

Randolph-Macon–Zeta

Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. 1933*+

Missouri State– Gamma Beta

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Texas A&M-Commerce– Gamma Upsilon

C. Edward Schmidt, Jr. 1962

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Blake E. Benney 1986 Gary Recer 1967

Gregory B. Smith 1985

William S. Dinker II 1974 H. Lynn Greer, Jr. 1969 J. Devin McClendon 1994 John R. Milam 1972 Robert A. Pugh 1975 Dan Webb 1972

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North Texas– Gamma Lambda

Southern California– Beta Sigma Michael P. McManus 1989 Michael V. Paulin 1960 Warren Reed Sprinkel 1941*

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda Scott Jeoffory Berlin VP 1972 Barry B. Donnell 1958 Rufus C. Porter 1938*

Southwestern–Xi Rock N. Houstoun 1970 Gary T. Scott 1963

Michael D. McCaslin 1970*+ Michael P. Wilson 2000

Tulane–Psi

Allen R. Sandico 1997

David W. Smith 1996

Michael W. McDowell 1990

Dr. Richard T. Feller 1937*+ CPT John W. Swartzwelder, Jr. 1969 Roy H. Whipp 1968

Western Kentucky– Epsilon Theta

John Sulton, Jr. 1947*+ Dr. William A. Weinrich 1951

Todd P. Lowe 1979

Valdosta State–Delta Rho

William H. Angle 1945*+ Darren S. Kay 1988 James Michael Schmuck 1969 Thaddeus Aaron Stubbs 1996 Carl Trauernicht, Jr. 1942*+

E. Ken Cain, Jr. 1982 Robert W. Hagan 1974 Perry S. Ivey, Jr. 1982

Vanderbilt–Chi Robert Howell Baker III 1971 Paul H. Kuhn, Jr. 1962 Philip D. Rowe, Jr. 1946 Robert M. Varn 1957*+ Frank A. Walker, Jr. 1948

Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta James H. Cochrane, Jr. 1978 Michael C. Matthews 1978

VMI–Beta Commission COL William H. Hastings, Jr. (Ret.) 1939* SGM E. Kent McMichael 1995 Dr. Andrew J. Thacker 1961*+

Westminster–Alpha Eta

William & Mary– Alpha Zeta Bensley H. L. Field 1954

William Jewell– Alpha Delta William E. Dreyer 1957+ Tyler Griffin 1998 Louis W. Romigh 1928*+ Robert T. Steinkamp 1964

Friends of the Order Howard C. Pickett Mrs. Virginia N. Toombs+ Anonymous+

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Keep the connection for life No matter how your life has been impacted by Kappa Alpha Order, we’d like to introduce you to a way that your brothers are helping future brothers have the same wonderful experience: Forever KA.

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship Aaron Masey at amasey@ka-order.org or 540-463-1865.

Forever KA is not a giving society; it is an opportunity for Kappa Alpha alumni to stay connected for life by a gift of only $10 per month. With your support we can continue to enrich the lives of so many. Each year, when an active member becomes an alumnus, they are invited to become Forever KA. It is the KAOEF’s aim to make sure that every new alumnus remains connected and begins a lifetime of giving back to their Order. Each Forever KA participant receives a subscription to The Kappa Alpha Journal throughout their participation in Forever KA.

Alabama–Alpha Beta Geoff Mark Gotsch George Merrill Jones III Ken D. Tidwell Hugh P. Whitehead Appalachian State–Delta Psi Douglas Ross Coley Wyatt T. Dixon III Charles Yates Pharr Curtis L. Swain, Jr. Arizona–Gamma Epsilon James K. Cooper Douglas M. Johnson Stephen G. Muzzy Zach D. Nadler Brian A. Seastone Peter C. Winters Arizona State–Epsilon Omega Tyler Bell Kyle W. DeWitt

FOREVER KA

Arkansas–Alpha Omicron Harrison Alden Robb Thomas D. Ryan

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Arkansas State–Delta Eta Chris L. Vandergriff Arkansas Tech–Epsilon Zeta Mark E. Campbell Douglas Brent Dedmon Dr. George Robert Franks, Jr., PhD Evan M. Hanna E.L. Scott McLain H. David Pinson Arkansas-Fort Smith– Zeta Rho Aaron W. Brown Hunter K. Cabe Ezekiel Cook Timothy W. McClure Auburn–Nu David J. Blesch Robert W. Humphreys James D. Kay, Jr. John D. Lentz DDS Roy T. McCrary, Jr. William D. Melton William T. Morgan III J. S. Powell III Todd D. Reaves T. Everett Stewart, Jr. Thomas E. Williams, Jr. Austin Peay State–Zeta Tau A. Blake Ball Samuel E. Mynhier Raul M. Ruiz

Baylor–Delta Omega Robert D. Fletcher John C. Martin Ralph M. Randall Bethany–Beta Beta Lawrence S. Branch Kirk D. Collins California–Alpha Xi Gerald C. Down California State-Bakersfield– Epsilon Upsilon Clifford F. Loader California-Davis– Epsilon Gamma Dennis K. Baldwin Centenary–Alpha Iota Merrill C. Wautlet, Jr. Charleston–Beta Gamma C. Harrington Bissell, Jr. Carlton O. Schumpert Citadel–Theta Commission Christopher E. Chapman LCDR Edward John Derst III, USCGR Ret. CPT Edward H. Fetner III LT Alexander F. Giles III 1LT Andrew Pryor Nelson, III CPT Ronald C. Plunkett Dr. Clay Heyward Wilson Clemson–Delta Omicron Fred W. Faircloth III Stewart E. Jones John N. McCarter, Jr. James Dreyer Norris Daniel B. Pattillo, Jr. David A. Pattillo Ben W. Satcher, Jr. Harold L. Turner, Jr. Coastal Carolina– Zeta Omega Charles Andrew Collins, Jr. Jacob Seay Davidson–Sigma S. Powell Bridges Hon. Rudolph Bumgardner III Jeffrey D. McEwen Delaware–Beta Epsilon Adam DiSabatino Francis E. Gardiner, Jr. Dr. Steven E. Hastings Bruce L. Hudson Esq. Eugene M. Julian Michael D. Wedlick RCDD

Delta State–Delta Beta Richard S. Myers, Jr. J. Burns Strider Eddie S. Wilson J. Walter Wood, Jr. Duke–Alpha Phi Steven R. Bell Richard R. Crosier Alexander B. Feinberg Raymond A. Jones III James J. Kiser III Robert M. McDowell Edwin F. Payne Roy O. Rodwell, Jr. East Carolina–Gamma Rho David W. Dupree LTC Donald Travis Hicks, Jr. Philip C. Hoft Matthew R. Hollomon Max R. Joyner, Jr. R. Randolph Reid George Dallas Weaver J. Ben Whiteside, Jr. Eastern Kentucky–Delta Mu Christopher M. Castle Anthony A. Davidson CPA Gary J. Fassler Gary Wayne Grider Michael W. Nantz Steven G. Silvers Collin B. Taylor Ronald Coleman Taylor LTC John Michael Wills (Ret.) Elon–Epsilon Mu McLean Marion Warren Emory–Epsilon Timothy K. Adams D. Melson Butler Dr. L. Adolph Casal Walter M. Deriso, Jr. James L. Ferman, Jr. George R. Lee III J. Gordon McGill Corey N. Neal John W. Stephenson LT James M. Tallman, MD C. Wilbur Warner, Jr. Dr. Mell B. Welborn, Jr. 1SG Andrew C. West, USMCR Florida–Beta Zeta Gregory B. Adams Henry H. Beckwith Thomas A. Davis James H. Dowling, Jr. Nelson J. Guagliardo

Stumpy Harris Jeff A. Hedden, Jr. Dan H. Honeywell John A. Langley John K. Roberts Edward G. Sullivan Esq. Donny Thompson III Douglas G. Tibbett Timothy W. Volpe William H. Wadsworth James R. White Florida Gulf Coast–Zeta Pi Anthony M. Graziani Florida Southern–Gamma Pi COL Guy D. Colado Brent E. Ellis James C. France Florida State–Gamma Eta Daniel Richard Amato, Jr L. Blair Bailey Peter H. Collins Randal H. Drew, Sr. Patrick J. Farrell, Jr. Edward L Horne Jonathan S. Howse, Jr. Scott D. Jenkins James C. Kitts Matthew T. Roach Hon. P. Michael Ruff William G. Smith, Jr. John A. Yearty Francis Marion–Delta Tau Maxwell P. Davenport David J. Driver Kenneth Wayne Jackson Dr. Ronald E. Miller, Jr. William H. Skipper, Jr. John D Waters Furman–Iota C. Tucker Moore James M. Ney George Mason–Epsilon Phi Philip P. Noftsinger Robert A. Simms Michael Brandon Steele George Washington–Alpha Nu Alexander J. Hutkin Clay W. Socha Georgetown–Beta Delta Robert Cohen Harrison Scott Shelton

Jacksonville State–Delta Phi Marcus E. Angle, Jr. Phillip K. Bradley Stephen J. LaFollette Kennesaw State–Zeta Chi Craig Arnold Stack Evan L. Stack Kentucky–Theta William K. Downey John D. Goggin Jeffery R. McIntosh Daniel H. Miller Larry M. Roy Gary A. Smith, Sr. W. Hunt Smock Lambuth–Gamma Omicron Dan H. Akin Bradley W. Robbins Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma Dr. James R. Andrews B. Terry W. Bennett Christopher L. Bentley Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma William F. Biossat, Jr. Paul R. Burns, Sr. Richard Douglas Lamb III W. Regi Mullins Shofner Smith T. Michael Stanberry Louisiana Tech–Gamma Alpha David Haynes Alexander Ronnie E. Bounds, Jr. SGT David C. Flurry Sinclair Kouns Donald O'Neal Matthew D. O'Neal MG Jack W. Ramsaur II Michael Schaff Erik T. Showalter Jeremy D. Smith Nathaniel R. Tannehill Adam Whipple Richard H. Wilcox, Jr. Louisiana-Lafayette– Gamma Phi William F. Bailey, Jr. Harlan H. Kappel Warren Andrew Perrin Esq. Dr. Russell James Saloom MD

Georgia–Gamma Griffin B. Bell, Jr. Robert Lee Dickey III W. Lawrence Jenkins Paul V. Kilpatrick, Jr. William Lawrence Manning Knox, Jr. Wyckliffe A. Knox, Jr. John Walter Lee, Jr. Malcolm H. Liles William E. Robinson III Fred Marion Sims, Jr. John W. Walden, Jr.

Louisiana-Monroe– Gamma Nu Richard C. Alwood Dr. Samuel J. Lorenzo Destin Brook Sebren

Georgia College–Epsilon Nu Evan R. Karanovich

Maryland–Beta Kappa Robert M. Ross

Georgia Southern–Delta Theta Leland I. Hyer T. Draper Watson Leon C. Watson Edmond H. Wilson

McNeese State–Delta Xi Ethan J. Bush Dr. Mark Daughenbaugh Patrick G Ryan MD

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma Carroll B. Hart James L. Herrin Edward L. Kelly James L. Oliver II James Hunt Yancey, Jr. Hampden-Sydney–Alpha Tau David Carter W. Birch Douglass III James R. Foster High Point–Zeta Phi Liam James Donnell Allen McLean Kay Houston–Gamma Mu Aamir Ibrahim Houston Baptist–Delta Sigma Douglas B. Harris Dr. Joel A. Nickles Dr. Chris R. Sawyer David Y. Stutts CPA Indiana State–Zeta Iota Douglas E. Hess

Louisville–Beta Omicron Dr. William W. Anderson Robert M. Bouse Marshall–Beta Upsilon Franklin T. Brackman James F. Kirtley Dr. Walter D Shields Jr

Memphis–Gamma Gamma MG Donald R. Gardner USMC (Ret.) S. Morgan Morton, Jr. Gregory R. Singleton David C. Wadlington Memphis–Gamma Gamma Matthew D. Wingett Mercer–Kappa King V. Aiken, Jr. Robert A. Bowen, Jr. Philetus S. Harison, Jr. Lee A. Jackson Philip R. Taylor R. M. Warren III CAPT Sidney E. Wood, Jr. USN (Ret.) Miami –Epsilon Lambda Bruce Benes Brad Bundy C. Lance Carpenter Michael D. Fox Ryan Holloway 1LT Michael G. Webb

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Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda Julian B. Baker, Jr. Richard A. Barnes Derek C. Chambers Joseph L. Coleman H. Lynn Greer, Jr. Jerry S. McElroy Jason L. Potts S. Todd Shelton Dr. Gary Gribble Wiser, Jr., EdD Midwestern State– Gamma Omega Charles H. Avery, Jr. Don Canada ENS Tyler Lee Garcia Stephen A. Gustafson Donald E. Hauser Mitchell S. Hill Kevin J. O'Connell Larry Stanton Wiese Millsaps–Alpha Mu Wilburn E. Ainsworth, Jr. Dr. Russell Peyton Atchley DMD Samuel G. Cole III Todd David Glisson CFP John B. Link IV J. Murray Underwood Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon C. Phil Buffington Chad W. Franks Joseph A. Haley III Alwyn H. Luckey David T. Martineau V Douglas Gray McKinnon Richard G. Noble Mixon Robb LTG James E. Sherrard III Taylor M. Sledge, Jr. T. Newell Turner III Jon Crosby Turner Stanley J. Viner Hon. W. Swan Yerger (Ret.) Mississippi State–Beta Tau Dr. Jason R. Barrett Stephen L. Burwell Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. Walter L. Dowdle G. Stevens Hollister Hunter M. Lipscomb Jonathan Matthew Shook Esq. C. Douglas Simmons III Christian Wagner Harold D. Walker William H. Walker Missouri–Alpha Kappa James R. Estes Samuel A. Hamacher Ralph O. Hoevelman Charles J. Hoffman, Jr. Walter L. Rehm Kenneth Rickli J. William Schulz Joseph A. Silvoso II Lewis H. Wyman III Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha Robert G. Brinkman Dennis L. Dutton Dwight T. Hafeli Brett L. Hanke James R. Hennessey C. Edward Schmidt, Jr. Joe Studer Jack T. Watts Theodore L. Weise Missouri Southern State– Delta Pi Daniel R. Day Robert D. Kelly Patrick A. Law Dr. Chad E. Wagoner Capt Thomas Langston Williams Missouri State–Gamma Beta Gordon L. Kinne Anthony J. Michalka Christopher J. Puricelli Murray State–Delta Nu LTC Thomas Ray Murray USA (Ret.) New Mexico–Beta Phi COL Brian S Lindamood USA (Ret.)

Newberry–Delta Epsilon L. Charles Banks, Jr. John Woody Cornwell James M. Green IV Lewie E Shealy LUTCF Rudy L. Williams North Carolina–Upsilon John M. Barry Clay A. Campbell Garth K. Dunklin Scott W. Warren Van Wyck H. Webb, Jr. V. Charles Wyatt North Carolina State– Alpha Omega Dustin G. Brann Derick S. Close Gregory D. Frederick Paul F. Haddock III David Blair Hagan CCIM, SIOR Stephen H. Kouba Jr Dickson M. Lupo Charles Franklin McDowell IV G. Leonard Pittman, Jr. William Trent Ragland III Troy M. Raines Robert Jones Smith W. Emerson Teer Edward I. Weisiger, Jr. George N. Whiting, Jr. G. Smedes York North Carolina-Charlotte– Epsilon Xi Garrett Alexander Bedenbaugh North CarolinaWilmington–Epsilon Psi G. Akers Moore IV North Florida–Zeta Nu Charles Ray Jordan Adam R. Newell North Texas–Gamma Lambda Blake E. Benney Matthew Kyle Brill Jay D. Chamberlain IV Jadin Lewis Gary Recer Dr. Curt H. Stiles John D. Wylie Northern Arizona–Epsilon Tau Douglas W. Hanisch Northwestern State– Gamma Psi Christopher M. Axberg Stanley D. Broome Alfred A. Claude Charles Randolph Gentz Donald J. Nici John J. Waller Thomas N. Whitehead Oglethorpe–Beta Nu Karl E. Chatham Oklahoma–Beta Eta Dr. Jess F. Armor Brent Everett Buswell James M. Kruger Raymond C. Lauchner Robert L. Morris, Jr. William C. Routh Don R. Symcox* Ryan A. Thompson Oklahoma City– Gamma Kappa 1LT David O. Beal Charles C. Caldwell Edward Franklin Keller Steve C. Knight Gary B. McCoy Ronald E. Willis Oklahoma State–Beta Xi Joe M. Bohannon Kent T. Chapin Richard I. Evans Sam O. Leake, Jr. Robert Warren Lilljedahl Chase P. Martin Sean McComas William Howard McKee V John C. Nickles Cameron J. Price Arron W. Slaten Robert K. Steinkirchner II

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Texas-Arlington–Delta Iota Alfred Diaz, Jr. Scott M. Hughes Lynn A. Morgan

Old Dominion–Delta Gamma Michael D. Ellis James B Hichak William E. Lobeck, Jr. David M. O'Dell

Mark B. Holmes Rock N. Houstoun Andrew B. Mullinax Sanford C. Reed Gary T. Scott

Presbyterian–Beta Pi John W. Adams III David M Hay William M. Matthews V James Guy Revelle, IV J. Derrill Rice Brian M. Wilson

Stanford–Alpha Pi Thomas B. Coleman Dr. James K. Collins William J. Hagenah

Tulane–Psi D.H.B. "Black" Chaffe III Dr. James W. Denham Michael J. Toso III

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa Ted A. Crawford J. Michael Duncan Kenneth W. Faires Charles L. Kazlow Dwain P. Knight Tom J. Lipsey Steven M. Steele David W. White

Tulsa–Mu Timothy J. Dixon Calvin Moniz Thomas E. Stanton

Purdue–Epsilon Rho Scott T. Clifford Jeffrey W. Love Lukasz Stano AWS-CWI, ASQ-CQE Randolph-Macon–Zeta Carlton W. Baker Richard L. Burke J. Whiting Chisman, Jr. J. Donald Etz Littleton M. Maxwell James W. Robertson D. Calloway Whitehead III Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon Michael R. Frick Richmond–Eta Clayton Eugene Bunting Esq. Dr. Scott C. Cole George W. McCall III Douglas L. Nickel Roanoke–Beta Rho Samuel B. Adams Peter J. Foster R. Arvis Layton, Jr. John H. Turner, Jr. Rollins–Alpha Psi Michael O'Donnell Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau Charles L. Beckner Allen M. Burns Darron E. Franta Tracy S. Hoffart Travis B. Lacox Daniel L. Moreland Donald W. Thompson San Diego State–Gamma Iota David K. Dere South Carolina–Rho Arnold H. Clarke Mark S. Crocker S. Mercer Heath Robert P. Jordan Southeastern Louisiana– Epsilon Kappa Matthew H. Alombro SGT Gerard M. LaBorde Randy S. Vicknair Southern California– Beta Sigma Red Cavaney CAE Russell H. Chesley Richard E. Dotts Michael V. Paulin Southern Indiana– Zeta Omicron Tanner L. Gellinger Benjamin K. Hirschauer Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda Raymond Randolph Beard James B. Cain Barry B. Donnell Dustin B. Donnell Brad B. Freeman John H. Howard David T. Kastor Thomas F. Maxwell III Rufus C. Porter* Dr. James A. Upshaw Warren S. Wingert Southern Mississippi– Gamma Zeta James H. Heidelberg Arthur M. Park H. Mark Purdy Southwestern–Xi James M. Croley William Mansfield Gilker III

Tennessee–Pi Thomas G. Chappell G. Edwin Johnson, Jr. Travis M. Lampley Stuart L. Martin Dr. Edwin P. Rather C.B. Upton II Tennessee-Martin– Delta Upsilon Charles S. Briggs Christopher B. Churchill James L. Crews II Robert Laird Kelley Tracy H. Lomax J. David Nailling Texas–Omicron Mickey R. Cargile Todd W. Carter Franklin W. Denius* Wofford F. Denius Norman C. George Hon. Paul W Green James D. McBride III Dr. Glenn A. Rogers Steven W. Tomson Bruce E. Walker Texas A&M–Epsilon Delta Eric J. Doyal David L. Schoonover Texas A&M-Commerce– Gamma Upsilon John C. Cain James C. Champion John B. Chenault Frederick Russell Edgar, Jr. Dr. H. Jack Lassiter, Jr. Garry N. Lilly, Jr. S. Kyle Lowe John H. McCasland John F. Ory Thomas A. Scott Josh D. Shaul Texas State–Epsilon Iota David W. Cade Andrew P. Carr F. Michael Carr Scott D. Carter Ross W. Newberry D. Mitchell Sheaffer L. Don Stricklin Texas Tech–Gamma Chi Thomas A. Bessant, Jr. Blas S. Catalani II Ronald S. Childress C. Shannon DeVaney Henry B Dorris IV Tanner B. Flood COL Michael H. Fox J. Todd Gregory Brent B. Hamilton Charles L. Hamilton John T. Hamilton Michael A. Hedlund Mitchell L. Heidenheimer CAPT Christopher A. Huff W. Randy Mathews III James R. Purvis Curtis Arnold Smith CFP Paul H. Tarwater E. Powell Thompson Dr. Idris R. Traylor, Jr. Dustin S. Whittenburg Texas Wesleyan–Zeta Xi James C. Bridges

Transylvania–Alpha Theta J. Mason McCauley Michael P. Wilson

Univ. of the South–Alpha Alpha Dr. G. Patterson Apperson III William Christopher Behnke, Jr. John T. Carlin Christopher M. Elwell Nelson H. Puett Stephen A. Rowe USMA–Sigma Alpha Commission MG Robert M. Bunker USNA–Sigma Beta Commission Rymn Parsons Valdosta State–Delta Rho Tullis Beasley Cary L. Chastain W. Travis Cummings Donald O. Davis Robert W. Hagan Buck Heard Dr. C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr. Lawson L. Patten II Vanderbilt–Chi Robert Howell Baker III W. Winston Hoy, Jr. Paul H. Kuhn, Jr. Virginia–Lambda Matthew E. Rutherford Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta James H. Cochrane, Jr. Aaron D. Masey Patrick K. Moore Hunter W. Wagstaff Carlyle R. Wimbish, III Virginia Wesleyan– Epsilon Omicron Scott A. Brown MAJ C. Robin Kelley VMI–Beta Commission Aaron Mitchell Belanger COL George Mercer Brooke IV David Wilson Godfrey Burke LTC Mark W. Dick Paul X. English III CSM G. Jeffery Jackson (Ret.) SGM E. Kent McMichael David L. Miller Andrew Anthony Protogyrou Meade A. Spotts LTC William Earl Wray, Jr., USA (Ret.) Stephen M. Yarbrough Wake Forest–Tau David P. Barksdale Lins Barwick J. Melville Broughton III William B. Chastain Allen K. Lydick John G. Snover Benjamin C. Sutton, Jr. Robert H. Wall Hon. David M. Warren Univ. of Washington–Zeta Mu Kurt E. Gazow Washington & Lee–Alpha G. Wogan Bernard Dr. John G.P. Boatwright, Jr. Steven Grist W. Anderson Wasden IV Washington College– Beta Omega Douglas S. Ewalt Joseph M. Van Name III West Georgia–Zeta Kappa Millard H. Hunter* Jacob Templeton

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West Texas A&M– Gamma Sigma Roland I. Camacho Dr. N. Andy Cole Brandon L. Finke Michael W. Jones John D. Morrison M. Greg Reynolds Michael J. Zoch West Virginia–Alpha Rho William C. Brewer Patrick Anthony DeLeonibus Alexander H. Ghiz, Jr. James M. Ransbottom Gregory J. Totterdale West Virginia Wesleyan– Beta Chi Millard L. Cursey, Jr. Stephen E. Foster Western Carolina–Delta Alpha Robert A. Byrd, Jr. Jared Thomas Hopkins Brian A. King Jesse Samuel Lyons Western Kentucky– Epsilon Theta Brent Fellows Travis A. Simpson CPL Joseph B. Tharp IV Chris Woods Westminster–Alpha Eta Christopher M. Ashton Blake Berkbuegler Fred D. Binggeli Philip J. Boeckman David H. Crane Robert E. Deal, Jr, Dr. Ted E. Garrett Thomas A. Gorman Daniel E. Harris Sturt Hollandsworth Darren S. Kay Matthew C. Keithly Erik K. Lescher Shawn McWilliams William Robert Miller David J. Neihart William R. Piper John T. Rooney Travis L. Sartain Dr. James M. Schmuck Blake E. Stonecipher Thaddeus Aaron Stubbs James N. Tennyson Bryan Tramont William & Mary–Alpha Zeta Phillip A. Buhler William Jewell–Alpha Delta Stuart L. Bascomb Philip A. Cantwell William K. Dillingham William E. Dreyer M. Tyler Griffin Dr. Burnell Landers Thomas Edwin Norris William Edwin Norris Chad G. Pitschka Brian E. Place W. Edward Place Darren G. Prenger Hon. Kenneth M. Romines Dr. John R. Sharp Robert T. Steinkamp Chadwick A. Wright Wingate–Zeta Zeta Jason E. Tinsley Wofford–Delta H. Paige Carlton LaFon C. Dees Raymond Scott Heath Richard W. Krapfel COL Robert N. Maddox Jerry J. Richardson

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2018 Day of Giving Pull Together for Kappa Alpha! #Pull4KA The KAOEF’s Day of Giving is a multifaceted fundraising event with a major impact on the Foundation and the Order. Beginning with social media, direct mail, and e-solicitations, promotional efforts center on Chief Founder James Ward Wood’s 1866 speech asking the Alpha Chapter to “Pull together and pull hard.” Leading into and throughout the Day of Giving on our founding anniversary, December 21, matching gifts are announced, and the Order’s membership meets the challenge. In addition, Active Chapters are encouraged to become Foundation Chapters. This designation is the result of the chapter’s committing to donate $18.65 per man that day. For many members, this is the first gift they will make to the KAOEF and begins their donation lifecycle.

Stats Donations came in honor of or from 136 different chapters 2204 total donations $292,219 total raised TOP CHAP TER S FOR DOLL AR S R AISED Chapters up to 50 Active Members:

DAY OF GIVING

1. W illiam Jewell–Alpha Delta ($7,853) 2. Emory–Epsilon ($5,605) 3. Westminster–Alpha Eta ($4,613)

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51,850.00

Gamma Chi

16,111.00

143

12,222.40 14

Alpha Upsilon

9,103.85

Beta Lambda

8,500.00

7,853.15

Delta Omicron

6,750.00

Alpha Sigma

6,425.00

Alpha Omega

5,642.36

Epsilon

5,605.00 14

Alpha Delta

258

Delta

5,218.00 7

Beta Kappa

5,200.00

Omicron

5,100.00 4

Alpha Omicron

4,618.65

Alpha Eta

4,612.50

Delta Pi

4,595.15

Delta Tau

4,361.10

Zeta

4,210.00 10

243

Alpha Kappa

4,100.00

Beta Commission

4,063.00

Theta Commission

3,625.00

Gamma Alpha

3,565.00

104

Alpha Alpha

3,553.00

Beta Tau

3,500.00

Alpha Gamma

2,925.00

Chapters up to 50 Active Members:

Gamma Epsilon

2,707.05

120

Alpha Phi

2,650.00

1. Westminster–Alpha Eta (51) 2. N orth Florida–Zeta Nu (50) 3. C ampbell–Zeta Psi (40)

Epsilon Lambda

2,575.00

Gamma

2,500.00 8

Chapters between 51 and 100 Active Members:

1. G eorgia Tech–Alpha Sigma ($6,425) 2. N orth Carolina State– Alpha Omega ($5,642) 3. Wofford–Delta ($5,218)

1. L ouisiana Tech– Gamma Alpha (104) 2. Tulsa–Mu (73) 3. F lorida Gulf Coast– Zeta Pi (55)

1. T exas Tech–Gamma Chi ($16,111) 2. A uburn–Nu ($12,222) 3. Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon ($9,104)

KAOEF (unattributed to a chapter)

UNIQUE DONORS PER CHAPTER

TOP CHAP TER S FOR TOTAL NUMBER OF DONOR S

Chapters between 51 and 100 Active Members:

Chapters 101+ Active Members:

CHAPTER

TOTAL $ DONATIONS

Gamma Omicron

2,500.00

Alpha Rho

2,445.00

Beta Alpha

2,427.00

Delta Theta

2,284.20

112

Epsilon Omega

2,214.20

110

Delta Alpha

2,200.00

Theta

2,199.00 6

Kappa

2,025.10 9

Tau

2,015.52 8

Alpha Mu

2,001.15

Chapters 101+ Active Members:

Gamma Pi

2,000.00

Delta Gamma

1,950.00

1. Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon (258) 2. Arkansas–Alpha Omicron (243) 3. T exas Tech–Gamma Chi (143)

Epsilon Eta

1,911.92

Beta Epsilon

1,875.00

Zeta Tau

1,818.30

Beta Zeta

1,720.00

Alpha Beta

1,700.00

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CHAPTER

UNIQUE DONORS PER TOTAL $ CHAPTER DONATIONS

CHAPTER

Beta Eta

1,670.95

Delta Rho

350.00

Epsilon Theta

1,650.00

Delta Sigma

350.00

1,558.15 73

Delta Epsilon

325.00

Delta Beta

1,550.00

Alpha Epsilon

320.00

Gamma Eta

1,526.00

Delta Kappa

300.00

Beta Pi

1,525.00

Lambda

300.00 1

1,500.00 2

Alpha Zeta

275.00

Delta Lambda

1,497.65

Psi

250.00 3

FOUNDATION 2019 CHAPTERS Giving to their own cause The Foundation Chapter program is an effort for current active brothers to support the KAOEF, and commit themselves to helping ensure that the programs they currently enjoy and benefit from will continue for future members of their chapter. Eighteen (18) chapters committed that each brother of theirs would donate $18.65, or more, per man, to the KAOEF this past fiscal year. Many of these committed in order to support the Day of Giving. These funds are used to support the Order’s leadership programs and training initiatives, and to provide scholarship dollars to our active brothers.

Chi

1,441.78 7

Beta Chi

238.00

1,425.00 4

Alpha Tau

200.00

Zeta Pi

1,422.45

Upsilon

200.00 2

Delta Mu

1,370.00

Delta Iota

180.00

Zeta Nu

1,360.00

Gamma Omega

170.00

Beta Rho

1,241.31

Delta Upsilon

164.00

Gamma Psi

1,200.00

Gamma Upsilon

156.00

Gamma Sigma

1,200.00

Epsilon Tau

150.00

Delta Xi

1,175.00

Alpha

125.00 3

Iota

1,150.00 3

Alpha Theta

125.00

Delta Phi

1,100.00

Delta Delta

100.00

Gamma Beta

1,050.00

Epsilon Delta

100.00

Beta Beta

1,000.00

Epsilon Epsilon

100.00

Beta Sigma

1,000.00

Epsilon Nu

100.00

Delta Omega

1,000.00

Epsilon Omicron

100.00

Epsilon Gamma

1,000.00

Gamma Zeta

100.00

Epsilon Phi

1,000.00

Zeta Phi

100.00

Epsilon Psi

1,000.00

Zeta Upsilon

100.00

Epsilon Upsilon

1,000.00

Zeta Iota

84.00

Gamma Kappa

1,000.00

Gamma Nu

1,000.00

Sigma Beta Commission

78.00 1

Gamma Phi

1,000.00

Alpha Nu

50.00

Francis Marion–Delta Tau

Gamma Tau

965.45

Alpha Xi

50.00

Georgia Southern–Delta Theta

Beta Xi

950.00

Beta Omega

50.00

Zeta Chi

779.90

Gamma Iota

50.00

Gamma Lambda

750.00

Delta Nu

50.00

Zeta Psi

746.00

Phi

50.00 1

Zeta Lambda

700.00

Zeta Mu

50.00

Eta

660.00 5

Zeta Omega

35.00

Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha

Gamma Rho

610.00

Beta Omicron

25.00

566.65

25.00

Missouri Southern State–Delta Pi

Gamma Gamma

Beta Upsilon

Epsilon Iota

550.00

Omega Commission

25.00 1

Gamma Mu

500.00

Sigma

25.00 1

Epsilon Zeta

472.65

Zeta Omicron

25.00

Delta Psi

460.00

Epsilon Kappa

20.00

Rho

420.00 5

Zeta Epsilon

15.00

Beta Gamma

402.65

Epsilon Rho

10.00

Beta Delta

350.00

Totals

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$ 292,219.19

2,033

Foundation Chapters Fiscal Year End June 30, 2019: Arizona–Gamma Epsilon Arizona State–Epsilon Omega Arkansas–Alpha Omicron Campbell–Zeta Psi Florida Gulf Coast–Zeta Pi

Louisiana Tech–Gamma Alpha Millsaps–Alpha Mu Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

North Florida–Zeta Nu Sam Houston State–Gamma Tau Texas Tech–Gamma Chi Tulsa–Mu Westminster–Alpha Eta William Jewell–Alpha Delta

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Hon. Rudolph Bumgardner III LO3259 Jeffrey D. McEwen LO341

The KA Leadership Fund assists our members with the rising costs of higher education and provides the resources necessary to be successful in life. In part, it supports our unrestricted funds, scholarships, internship program, and leadership education program.

Delaware–Beta Epsilon

Francis E. Gardiner, Jr. LO1941 Bruce L. Hudson Esq. LO2148 Michael D. Wedlick RCDD LO580

Delta State–Delta Beta

Eddie S. Wilson LO228 J. Walter Wood, Jr. LO881

Duke–Alpha Phi

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Randolph-Macon–Zeta

Richard L. Burke LO1038

Richmond–Eta

Dr. Scott C. Cole LO2800

Knight Commander's Society 5,000 and above Auburn–Nu

Todd D. Reaves LO1315

Clemson–Delta Omicron Ben W. Satcher, Jr. LO17

Emory–Epsilon

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi

Francis Marion–Delta Tau

William H. Skipper, Jr. LO2380

ANNUAL GIVING

VMI–Beta Commission

Austin Peay State–Zeta Tau

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma

Washington College– Beta Omega

Barry E. Cox LO1710

Joseph M. Van Name III LO69

Robert D. Fletcher LO1317 John C. Martin LO1272 Ralph M. Randall LO3456

Lambuth–Gamma Omicron

Westminster–Alpha Eta

Dan H. Akin LO2549

Darren S. Kay LO55

Bethany–Beta Beta

Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma

William Jewell–Alpha Delta

Dr. James R. Andrews LO3715 B. Terry W. Bennett LO1133

Maryland–Beta Kappa Robert M. Ross LO1279

Midwestern State– Gamma Omega

Larry Stanton Wiese LO37

Millsaps–Alpha Mu

Dr. Russell Peyton Atchley DMD LO3260 Robert J. Richardson, Jr. LO3346

William E. Dreyer LO12

Wofford–Delta

Raymond Scott Heath LO2243

Friends of the Order

Mrs. Barbara T. Cromwell Ms. Kimberly J. Novak Mrs. Helen R. O'Mara Howard C. Pickett Mrs. Betty Pope Stevens

David T. Martineau V LO3484

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

James R. Estes LO10 Samuel A. Hamacher LO3622

Oklahoma City– Gamma Kappa

Steve C. Knight LO1147

Raul M. Ruiz LO3684

Baylor–Delta Omega

Lawrence S. Branch LO1262

California–Alpha Xi

Gerald C. Down LO2293

California StateBakersfield–Epsilon Upsilon Clifford F. Loader LO1157

California-Davis–Epsilon Gamma

Dennis K. Baldwin LO2606

Charleston–Beta Gamma C. Harrington Bissell, Jr. LO2086 Carlton O. Schumpert LO3671

Citadel–Theta Commission

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

Derick S. Close LO2838

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Dr. Idris R. Traylor, Jr. LO866

David J. Blesch LO3511 Robert L. Browne James D. Kay, Jr. LO2147 William T. Morgan III LO3589 J. S. Powell III LO3430 Robert D. Rigsby LO2819 T. Everett Stewart, Jr. LO243

SGM E. Kent McMichael LO251

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

Emory–Epsilon

Chris L. Vandergriff LO1027

Georgia–Gamma

Malcolm H. Liles LO342

George C. Marshall Society 1,000 to 4,999 Alabama–Alpha Beta

George Merrill Jones III LO385 Ken D. Tidwell LO3590 Hugh P. Whitehead LO3461

Eastern Kentucky–Delta Mu

Auburn–Nu

Arkansas Tech–Epsilon Zeta

Rufus C. Porter* Houston N. Tuel III

David W. Dupree LO3530 LTC Donald Travis Hicks, Jr. LO2097 Max R. Joyner, Jr. LO3552 R. Randolph Reid LO393 George Dallas Weaver LO3577

H. David Pinson LO63

Stephen G. Muzzy LO3474 Peter C. Winters LO3424

Univ. of the South– Alpha Alpha

Nelson H. Puett LO1485

East Carolina–Gamma Rho

Anthony A. Davidson CPA LO3560 Michael W. Nantz LO3519 Steven G. Silvers LO3741 Collin B. Taylor LO2411 Ronald Coleman Taylor LO3529 LTC John Michael Wills (Ret.) LO3379

Arizona–Gamma Epsilon

Arkansas State–Delta Eta

Delaware–Beta Epsilon

Timothy K. Adams LO326

Douglas Ross Coley LO1065 Wyatt T. Dixon III LO2829

Charles L. Beckner LO1321 Daniel L. Moreland LO3716

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda

Eugene M. Julian LO1239

GIVING

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau

Appalachian State–Delta Psi

Steven R. Bell LO2612 Richard R. Crosier LO433 Alexander B. Feinberg LO3467 Raymond A. Jones III LO3334 James J. Kiser III LO3592 Robert M. McDowell LO3666 Edwin F. Payne LO3613

LCDR Edward John Derst III, USCGR (Ret.). LO3581 CPT Ronald C. Plunkett LO2241 Dr. Clay Heyward Wilson LO3470

Clemson–Delta Omicron

Dr. L. Adolph Casal LO3449 Walter M. Deriso, Jr. LO3520 James L. Ferman, Jr. LO185 George R. Lee III LO973 C. Wilbur Warner, Jr. LO3645 Dr. Mell B. Welborn, Jr. LO2986 1SG Andrew C. West, USMCR LO3350

Florida–Beta Zeta

Gregory B. Adams LO817 Henry H. Beckwith LO346 John A. Langley LO3464 John K. Roberts LO3576 Edward G. Sullivan Esq. LO1393 Donny Thompson III LO2757 Timothy W. Volpe LO3488 William H. Wadsworth LO3574 James R. White LO3582

Florida Gulf Coast–Zeta Pi

Anthony M. Graziani LO3606

Florida Southern–Gamma Pi COL Guy D. Colado LO1832 James C. France LO3554

Florida State–Gamma Eta

L. Blair Bailey LO84 Peter H. Collins LO3646 Randal H. Drew, Sr. LO1138 Patrick J. Farrell, Jr. LO3653 James C. Kitts LO1390 Hon. P. Michael Ruff LO3060 William G. Smith, Jr. LO3534 John A. Yearty LO1637

Francis Marion–Delta Tau

Kenneth Wayne Jackson LO1123 Ted Maness LO3586 Dr. Ronald E. Miller, Jr. LO3411

Stewart E. Jones LO2142 Daniel B. Pattillo, Jr. LO1365 David A. Pattillo LO3492 Harold L. Turner, Jr. LO3672

Furman–Iota

Davidson–Sigma

Philip P. Noftsinger LO208 Robert A. Simms LO3569

S. Powell Bridges LO3705

C. Tucker Moore LO1278 James M. Ney LO2361

George Mason–Epsilon Phi

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Louisiana-Monroe– Gamma Nu George Washington– Alpha Nu

Alexander J. Hutkin LO3387

Dr. Samuel J. Lorenzo LO3538 Thaddeus Thrash

Louisville–Beta Omicron

Georgetown–Beta Delta Harrison Scott Shelton LO3730

Dr. William W. Anderson LO3616 Robert M. Bouse LO729

Georgia–Gamma

Marshall–Beta Upsilon

Griffin B. Bell, Jr. LO3677 Robert Lee Dickey III LO3695 W. Lawrence Jenkins LO1409 Paul V. Kilpatrick, Jr. LO673 William Lawrence Manning Knox, Jr. LO2539 Wyckliffe A. Knox, Jr. LO3634 John Walter Lee, Jr. LO3647 Fred Marion Sims, Jr. LO3691 John W. Walden, Jr. LO3564

Georgia College–Epsilon Nu Evan R. Karanovich LO2410

Georgia Southern– Delta Theta

T. Draper Watson LO1348 Leon C. Watson LO1104

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma Carroll B. Hart LO1074 James L. Herrin LO3050 Edward L. Kelly LO1336 James L. Oliver II LO3531

Hampden-Sydney–Alpha Tau David Carter LO81 W. Birch Douglass III LO2521

High Point–Zeta Phi

Liam James Donnell LO3731

Houston–Gamma Mu

Aamir Ibrahim LO3669

Houston Baptist–Delta Sigma Douglas B. Harris LO873 Dr. Joel A. Nickles LO1641 Dr. Chris R. Sawyer LO3332 David Y. Stutts CPA LO1556

Indiana State–Zeta Iota Douglas E. Hess LO3190

Jacksonville State–Delta Phi Marcus E. Angle, Jr. LO1082

Kennesaw State–Zeta Chi

Craig Arnold Stack LO3563

Kentucky–Theta

W. Malcolm Bryant LO2841 Mike L. Burgess LO2843 William P. Cox, Jr. William K. Downey LO2219 John D. Goggin LO3755 James G. Harralson George B. Hocker M. Thomas Robertson Larry M. Roy LO1020 Gary A. Smith, Sr. LO3313 W. Hunt Smock LO3244

Louisiana State–Alpha Gamma

William F. Biossat, Jr. LO3735 Paul R. Burns, Sr. LO46 Richard Douglas Lamb III LO3566 W. Regi Mullins LO3482 T. Michael Stanberry LO1773

Louisiana Tech– Gamma Alpha

Ronnie E. Bounds, Jr. LO3668 Donald O'Neal LO2815 Erik T. Showalter LO884 Nathaniel R. Tannehill LO2770 Richard H. Wilcox, Jr. LO3252

Louisiana-Lafayette– Gamma Phi

Warren Andrew Perrin Esq. LO3678 Dr. Russell James Saloom MD LO816

Robert G. Brinkman LO3601 Dennis L. Dutton LO1557 Brett L. Hanke LO3543 C. Edward Schmidt, Jr. LO294 Jack T. Watts LO3593 Theodore L. Weise LO293

Missouri Southern State– Delta Pi

James B Hichak LO1494 William E. Lobeck, Jr. LO3580

Presbyterian–Beta Pi

William M. Matthews V LO2745 Brian M. Wilson LO145

Purdue–Epsilon Rho

Scott T. Clifford LO3412 Jeffrey W. Love LO79

Franklin T. Brackman LO3627 James F. Kirtley LO3168 Dr. Walter D Shields Jr LO3702

Daniel R. Day LO35 Dr. Chad E. Wagoner LO32 CAPT Thomas Langston Williams LO2110

McNeese State–Delta Xi

Missouri State–Gamma Beta

Gordon L. Kinne LO886 Christopher J. Puricelli LO3676

Carlton W. Baker LO335 J. Whiting Chisman, Jr. LO3585 Littleton M. Maxwell LO568 D. Calloway Whitehead III LO3515

Murray State–Delta Nu

Richmond–Eta

Ethan J. Bush LO18 Dr. Mark Daughenbaugh LO3559 Patrick G Ryan MD LO1987

Memphis–Gamma Gamma

LTC Thomas Ray Murray USA (Ret.) LO3330

MG Donald R. Gardner USMC (Ret.) LO2192 S. Morgan Morton, Jr. LO3481 Gregory R. Singleton LO184

New Mexico–Beta Phi

Mercer–Kappa

L. Charles Banks, Jr. LO2690 John Woody Cornwell LO784 Rudy L. Williams LO62

King V. Aiken, Jr. LO99 Philetus S. Harison, Jr. LO3615 R. M. Warren III LO2453 CAPT Sidney E. Wood, Jr. USN (Ret.) LO931

Miami–Epsilon Lambda Bennett P. Applegate Bruce Benes LO1234

COL Brian S. Lindamood USA (Ret.) LO3094

Newberry–Delta Epsilon

North Carolina–Upsilon

Garth K. Dunklin LO2759 Van Wyck H. Webb, Jr. LO3473

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

Randolph-Macon–Zeta

Clayton Eugene Bunting Esq. LO204 George W. McCall III LO2607 Douglas L. Nickel LO3594

Roanoke–Beta Rho

Samuel B. Adams LO664 Hon. Paul Jason Cording LO54 John H. Turner, Jr. LO2596

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau

Tracy S. Hoffart LO3682 Travis B. Lacox LO3681

Univ. of the South– Alpha Alpha

Dr. G. Patterson Apperson III LO266 John T. Carlin LO3649 Christopher M. Elwell LO1151 Stephen A. Rowe LO2655

Joseph L. Coleman LO3498 H. Lynn Greer, Jr. LO105 Jerry S. McElroy LO3451 Jason L. Potts LO796 S. Todd Shelton LO23 Dr. Gary Gribble Wiser, Jr., EdD LO254

Paul F. Haddock III LO408 David Blair Hagan CCIM, SIOR LO43 Stephen H. Kouba Jr LO3067 Dickson M. Lupo LO3544 William Trent Ragland III LO3734 Robert Jones Smith LO2957 W. Emerson Teer LO1815 G. Smedes York LO2540

Midwestern State–Gamma Omega

North Carolina-Wilmington– Epsilon Psi

Richard E. Dotts LO3469 Michael V. Paulin LO1623

North Florida–Zeta Nu

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda

Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda

Don Canada LO3149 Mitchell S. Hill LO2568

Millsaps–Alpha Mu

Wilburn E. Ainsworth, Jr. LO3587 Samuel G. Cole III LO2856 Todd David Glisson CFP LO2216 John B. Link IV LO3736 J. Murray Underwood LO3591

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

C. Phil Buffington LO3744 Chad W. Franks LO3166 Trey Horne LO3629 Alwyn H. Luckey LO460 Douglas Gray McKinnon LO3690 Richard G. Noble LO3757 LTG James E. Sherrard III LO1012 Taylor M. Sledge, Jr. LO3683 Jon Crosby Turner LO971 Stanley J. Viner LO1376 Hon. W. Swan Yerger (Ret.) LO1759

Mississippi State–Beta Tau

Stephen L. Burwell LO1993 Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. LO1318 G. Stevens Hollister LO3567 Jonathan Matthew Shook Esq. LO3603 C. Douglas Simmons III LO179 Christian Wagner LO3620

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

Ralph O. Hoevelman LO2255 Charles J. Hoffman, Jr. LO830 Kenneth Rickli LO922 J. William Schulz LO2503 Joseph A. Silvoso II LO3635 Thomas S. Sowers Lewis H. Wyman III LO47

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Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha

G. Akers Moore IV LO3539

South Carolina–Rho

Mark S. Crocker LO3746 S. Mercer Heath LO3517

Southern California– Beta Sigma

Douglas W. Hanisch LO2217

Barry B. Donnell LO1045 Dustin B. Donnell LO3494 Brad B. Freeman LO1942 John H. Howard LO3512 David T. Kastor LO1836 Thomas F. Maxwell III LO3460 Dr. James A. Upshaw LO3708 Warren S. Wingert LO2116

Northwestern State– Gamma Psi

Southern Mississippi– Gamma Zeta

Adam R. Newell LO1663

North Texas–Gamma Lambda Jay D. Chamberlain IV LO3510 John D. Wylie LO3472

Northern Arizona–Epsilon Tau

Stanley D. Broome LO3745 Charles Randolph Gentz LO2816 Thomas N. Whitehead LO3549

Oklahoma–Beta Eta

Dr. Jess F. Armor LO3476 Brent Everett Buswell LO3185 Kenneth W. Johnston Harold F. MacDowell, Jr. LO213 Robert L. Morris, Jr. LO1057 Daniel Joseph O'Connell, Sr. William C. Routh LO1418 Ryan A. Thompson LO3750

Oklahoma City– Gamma Kappa

Edward Franklin Keller LO2752 Gary B. McCoy LO3696 Ronald E. Willis LO3293

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

H. Mark Purdy LO3102

Southwestern–Xi

James M. Croley LO1561 Edwin Bryan Gentle LO3548 William Mansfield Gilker III LO557 Mark B. Holmes LO1329 Rock N. Houstoun LO961 Gary T. Scott LO859

Stanford–Alpha Pi

Thomas B. Coleman LO3490 Dr. James K. Collins LO1081 William J. Hagenah LO1155

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa

J. Michael Duncan LO11 Kenneth W. Faires LO3572 Dwain P. Knight LO618 Tom J. Lipsey LO3663

Joe M. Bohannon LO1203 Kent T. Chapin LO1258 Sam O. Leake, Jr. LO21 Robert Warren Lilljedahl LO3507 Sean McComas LO3727 Cameron J. Price LO2694

Tennessee–Pi

Old Dominion–Delta Gamma

Charles S. Briggs LO285 James L. Crews II LO2796

Michael D. Ellis LO2733

Thomas G. Chappell LO3250 G. Edwin Johnson, Jr. LO3561 Dr. Edwin P. Rather LO617 C.B. Upton II LO3628

Tennessee-Martin– Delta Upsilon

ANNUAL REPORT

2019 Texas–Omicron

Mickey R. Cargile LO3660 Todd W. Carter LO3478 Norman C. George LO2672 Hon. Paul W Green LO3493 James D. McBride III LO3630 Dr. Glenn A. Rogers LO3665 Steven W. Tomson LO3595 Bruce E. Walker LO3509

Texas A&M–Epsilon Delta Eric J. Doyal LO1186 Michael J. Lister

Texas State–Epsilon Iota

David W. Cade LO2791 Andrew P. Carr LO2993 Scott D. Carter LO3477 Ross W. Newberry LO3453 L. Don Stricklin LO3491

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi

Thomas A. Bessant, Jr. LO3537 Blas S. Catalani II LO3739 Tanner B. Flood LO3125 COL Michael H. Fox LO3674 Brent B. Hamilton LO3654 Charles L. Hamilton LO3656 John T. Hamilton LO3651 Michael A. Hedlund LO3605 Mitchell L. Heidenheimer LO3675 W. Randy Mathews III LO3503 James R. Purvis LO678 Curtis Arnold Smith CFP LO595 Paul H. Tarwater LO3109 E. Powell Thompson LO3546

Texas-Arlington–Delta Iota Gregory R. Barbosa LO2310 Alfred Diaz, Jr. LO549 Scott M. Hughes LO3292 Lynn A. Morgan LO2701

Transylvania–Alpha Theta J. Mason McCauley LO1737 Michael P. Wilson LO40

Tulane–Psi

D.H.B. "Black" Chaffe III LO1778 Dr. James W. Denham LO3463 Michael J. Toso III LO3714

Tulsa–Mu

Calvin Moniz LO2658 Thomas E. Stanton LO3540

USNA–Sigma Beta Commission

Rymn Parsons LO3203

Valdosta State–Delta Rho Cary L. Chastain LO3479 Donald O. Davis LO1118 Robert W. Hagan LO2150 Buck Heard LO3749

Vanderbilt–Chi

Robert Howell Baker III LO1647 W. Winston Hoy, Jr. LO2091

Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta

James H. Cochrane, Jr. LO804 Aaron D. Masey LO3518 Patrick K. Moore LO2207

VMI–Beta Commission

Paul X. English III LO3609 David L. Miller LO3723 Andrew Anthony Protogyrou LO3740 LTC William Earl Wray, Jr., USA (Ret.) LO872

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David P. Barksdale LO156 J. Melville Broughton III LO3513 William B. Chastain LO3506 Allen K. Lydick LO1078 Benjamin C. Sutton, Jr. LO3584 Robert H. Wall LO2698 Hon. David M. Warren LO13

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Dr. John G.P. Boatwright, Jr. LO3551

Donor Summary STATUS

Parents / Non-Members

Washington College– Beta Omega

Douglas S. Ewalt LO78

West Texas A&M– Gamma Sigma

Dr. N. Andy Cole LO3468 Michael W. Jones LO65 John D. Morrison LO1171 M. Greg Reynolds LO3621

West Virginia–Alpha Rho

William C. Brewer LO3501 Patrick Anthony DeLeonibus LO3618 Alexander H. Ghiz, Jr. LO3689 James M. Ransbottom LO3760 Gregory J. Totterdale LO3583

Undergraduates Staff / Volunteers Alumni

West Virginia Wesleyan– Beta Chi

2019 Donors

Millard L. Cursey, Jr. LO537 Stephen E. Foster LO2062

Western Carolina– Delta Alpha

Robert A. Byrd, Jr. LO2764 Jesse Samuel Lyons LO39

Western Kentucky– Epsilon Theta

Brent Fellows LO2628 Chris Woods LO2642

Westminster–Alpha Eta

$ TOTAL # DONORS

$78,726.30 89

23,650.40 1,087 191,944.89 68

928,450.99 1,828

(CONTD.)

ANNUAL GIVING

$ 1,222,772.58 3,072

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Ms. Mary Ellen Collier Ms. Kitty L. DeKieffer Mrs. Grace J. Fishel Bank of America Foundation Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Mrs. Rosann F. Hooks One Main Financial Inc. Mrs. Peggy Kimbell YourCause LLC Jeff Martini Ms. Emily J. Salmon Mrs. Judy Schmuck Bruce Tria Dr. Dawn Wiese

Matthew J. Jewell LO2023 J. Gordon McGill LO3626 Corey N. Neal LO3765 John W. Stephenson LO3565

Florida–Beta Zeta

Thomas A. Davis LO1717 James H. Dowling, Jr. LO3462 Nelson J. Guagliardo LO3732

Florida Gulf Coast–Zeta Pi Altony Lee, III LO3571

Florida State–Gamma Eta Daniel Richard Amato, Jr LO2599 Scott D. Jenkins LO1924

Francis Marion–Delta Tau David J. Driver LO3318

Georgetown–Beta Delta

Robert E. Lee Society $999 to $500

Robert Cohen LO3290

Georgia College–Epsilon Nu

Dwight T. Hafeli LO3575

North Carolina–Upsilon

V. Charles Wyatt LO3772

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

Walter D. Brady Dustin G. Brann LO3000 Charles Franklin McDowell IV LO2709 Troy M. Raines LO3673

North Florida–Zeta Nu

Charles Ray Jordan LO95

James K. Cooper LO3704 Douglas M. Johnson LO2290

Darryl L. Dodson Edmond H. Wilson LO366

Arizona State–Epsilon Omega

Hampden-Sydney– Alpha Tau

Kyle W. DeWitt LO154

James R. Foster LO998

Arkansas State–Delta Eta

Jacksonville State–Delta Phi

Jack Plumlee

Stephen J. LaFollette LO2330

Arkansas Tech–Epsilon Zeta

Kennesaw State–Zeta Chi

Christopher S. Hoppe LO3611

Kentucky–Theta

Oklahoma City– Gamma Kappa

Mark E. Campbell LO3617 Dr. George Robert Franks, Jr., PhD LO52

Arkansas-Fort Smith– Zeta Rho

Aaron W. Brown LO2635 Hunter K. Cabe LO2519

Evan L. Stack LO3422

Darvin C. Barnett Jack R. Carr William E. Darragh Edward Daniel Duzyk William H. Hayden J. Barry Hickey Roland B. Hudson IV Mark T. Kelder G. Bruce Miller, Jr. LO1889 John D. Nicholson Danny C. Noland W. Ashley Smock LO3245 Donald A. Summers

Louisiana Tech– Gamma Alpha

Austin Peay State–Zeta Tau Samuel E. Mynhier LO3497

Bethany–Beta Beta

Lambuth–Gamma Omicron

Kirk D. Collins LO3614

Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. Bradley W. Robbins LO3496

Bowling Green State–Zeta Lambda

Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma

Kevin P. Hughes LO3108 John M. Moore LO1704

Christopher E. Chapman LO2794 CPT Edward H. Fetner III LO3206 LT Alexander F. Giles III LO3134

David Haynes Alexander LO3505 Patrick G. Coudrain LO2618 Matthew D. O'Neal LO2228

Clemson–Delta Omicron

Louisiana-Lafayette– Gamma Phi

Jason E. Tinsley LO3436

Fred W. Faircloth III LO1416 John N. McCarter, Jr. LO1414

Wofford–Delta

Delaware–Beta Epsilon

Louisiana-Monroe– Gamma Nu

Dr. Steven E. Hastings LO3747

1LT Lawrence W. Pettiette II LO3573

Delta State–Delta Beta

Mercer–Kappa

J. Burns Strider LO3633

Duke–Alpha Phi

Roy O. Rodwell, Jr. LO2749

East Carolina–Gamma Rho

Northwestern State– Gamma Psi

Christopher M. Axberg LO399

Citadel–Theta Commission

COL John W. Haynes LO502 Roy T. McCrary, Jr. LO3774 Thomas E. Williams, Jr. LO1788

North Texas– Gamma Lambda

Blake E. Benney LO1137 Gary Recer LO3064

William Jewell–Alpha Delta

Mrs. Elizabeth Asbury Alpha Eta Chapter House Assn. Ms. Sissy Bynum Beta Theta Pi FraternityAlpha Rho Chapter Bluegrass Alumni Chapter Gamma Eta Chapter Nu Chapter

Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha

Georgia Southern– Delta Theta

Centenary–Alpha Iota

Friends of the Order

Walter L. Rehm LO3652

Arizona–Gamma Epsilon

Thomas C. Moxley

Christopher L. Bentley LO3659 Shofner Smith LO3751

LaFon C. Dees LO1852 COL Robert N. Maddox LO3608 Jerry J. Richardson LO3542 J. West Summers III LO1153

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

Alabama–Alpha Beta

Auburn–Nu

Wingate–Zeta Zeta

Harold D. Walker LO3776

Thomas A. Herrington CPA LO1807

Blake Berkbuegler LO3207 Fred D. Binggeli LO3712 Philip J. Boeckman LO425 David H. Crane LO164 Dr. Ted E. Garrett LO3619 Thomas A. Gorman LO2835 Erik K. Lescher LO3522 David J. Neihart LO2727 William R. Piper LO3667 Travis L. Sartain LO214 Dr. James Michael Schmuck LO1064 Thaddeus Aaron Stubbs LO2009 James N. Tennyson LO3631 Bryan Tramont LO3607 Stuart L. Bascomb LO2776 William K. Dillingham LO1425 Brian E. Place LO3495 Darren G. Prenger LO3455 Hon. Kenneth M. Romines LO3640 Robert T. Steinkamp LO1282

Mississippi State–Beta Tau

Harlan H. Kappel LO3692

Robert A. Bowen, Jr. LO3685 Lee A. Jackson LO1916 Philip R. Taylor LO2578

Miami–Epsilon Lambda

Oglethorpe–Beta Nu

Karl E. Chatham LO3485

Oklahoma–Beta Eta

1LT David O. Beal LO3307

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

Richard I. Evans LO3775 William Howard McKee V LO2390 John C. Nickles LO3703

Presbyterian–Beta Pi

James Guy Revelle, IV LO3722 J. Derrill Rice LO3599

Rollins–Alpha Psi

Michael O'Donnell LO3280

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau

Darron E. Franta LO856

San Diego State– Gamma Iota

David K. Dere LO83

Univ. of the South– Alpha Alpha

William Christopher Behnke, Jr. LO3721

South Carolina–Rho

Robert P. Jordan LO3768

Southern California– Beta Sigma

Red Cavaney CAE LO3179

Southern Indiana– Zeta Omicron

Tanner L. Gellinger LO3345

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda James B. Cain LO3623

Southern Mississippi– Gamma Zeta

James H. Heidelberg LO1007

J. Ben Whiteside, Jr. LO2649

C. Lance Carpenter LO1310 Ryan Holloway LO1588

Southwestern–Xi

Eastern Kentucky–Delta Mu

Millsaps–Alpha Mu

Stanford–Alpha Pi

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

Tennessee–Pi

Christopher M. Castle LO2851 Gary J. Fassler LO1049

Emory–Epsilon

Daniel S. Bowling III LO2357 Joseph A. Haley III LO1224

George G. Langston III LO545 Robert F. Sawyer

Stuart L. Martin LO3114

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Texas–Omicron

Franklin W. Denius* Wofford F. Denius LO3625

Texas A&M-Commerce– Gamma Upsilon John C. Cain LO3624

Texas State–Epsilon Iota F. Michael Carr LO3670 D. Mitchell Sheaffer LO41

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi Ronald S. Childress LO3767 Gordon R. McDowell Joe S. Thieman David H. Waller Dustin S. Whittenburg LO561

Transylvania– Alpha Theta

William J. Houston

Tulsa–Mu

Timothy J. Dixon LO2669

Virginia–Lambda

COL Malcolm S. Underwood, Jr. (Ret.)

Virginia Tech– Epsilon Eta

Michael B. Gimbert Hunter W. Wagstaff LO3771

VMI–Beta Commission

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Steven Grist LO3638

Western Carolina– Delta Alpha

Brian A. King LO2567

Western Kentucky– Epsilon Theta M. Dennis Young

Westminster–Alpha Eta

Robert E. Deal, Jr, LO3416 Daniel E. Harris LO3773 Ryan S. Orf

Wofford–Delta

Robert Myrick Bell II H. Paige Carlton LO3579

Friends of the Order

Anonymous Alpha Eta Chapter Beta Xi Chapter Hamilton Province Court of Honor Baker Hughes Foundation C. H. Robinson Foundation The Progressive Insurance Foundation George Brian Grindstaff Fraternal Composite Services, Inc. Kappa Alpha Order Alumni Phillips 66 Matching Gift Program Stephen E. Ratterman, Sr. Woody Ratterman Daniel A. Smercina Mrs. Gwyn W. Smith The Cliff Lodge & Spa

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TOTAL($) DONORS

Alabama–Alpha Beta $4,275.00 Appalachian State–Delta Psi 4,288.95 Arizona–Gamma Epsilon 6,431.05 Arizona State–Epsilon Omega 3,095.20 Arkansas–Alpha Omicron 4,954.65 Arkansas State–Delta Eta 1,758.00 Arkansas Tech–Epsilon Zeta 4,565.45 Arkansas-Fort Smith–Zeta Rho 2,638.05 Auburn–Nu 25,115.40 Austin Peay State–Zeta Tau 2,301.65 Baylor–Delta Omega 3,385.00 Bethany–Beta Beta 1,970.00 Birmingham-Southern–Phi 386.50 Bowling Green State– Zeta Lambda 700.00 California–Alpha Xi 1,150.00 California State-Bakersfield– Epsilon Upsilon 1,000.00 California-Davis–Epsilon Gamma 1,000.00 California-Riverside–Epsilon Epsilon 100.00 Campbell–Zeta Psi 746.00 Centenary–Alpha Iota 1,012.00 Centre–Omega Commission 275.00 Charleston–Beta Gamma 3,322.65 Citadel–Theta Commission 11,180.00 Clemson–Delta Omicron 16,852.00 Coastal Carolina–Zeta Omega 342.80 Davidson–Sigma 3,310.00 Delaware–Beta Epsilon 10,805.00 Delta State–Delta Beta 5,438.66 Drury–Beta Iota 25.00 Duke–Alpha Phi 9,050.00 East Carolina–Gamma Rho 6,991.75 East Tennessee State–Delta Delta 380.00 Eastern Kentucky–Delta Mu 8,309.59 Emory–Epsilon 22,408.00 Florida–Beta Zeta 12,464.85 Florida Gulf Coast–Zeta Pi 4,120.45 Florida Southern–Gamma Pi 2,223.80 Florida State–Gamma Eta 12,837.34 Francis Marion–Delta Tau 12,009.90 Furman–Iota 4,860.00 George Mason–Epsilon Phi 2,220.00 George Washington–Alpha Nu 1,523.55 Georgetown–Beta Delta 2,126.00 Georgia–Gamma 20,011.45 Georgia College–Epsilon Nu 2,936.00 Georgia Southern–Delta Theta 5,708.85 Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma 15,041.25 Hampden-Sydney–Alpha Tau 4,500.00 High Point–Zeta Phi 1,100.00 Houston–Gamma Mu 1,100.00 Houston Baptist–Delta Sigma 5,933.60 Indiana State–Zeta Iota 1,008.00 Jacksonville State–Delta Phi 2,199.00 Kennesaw State–Zeta Chi 1,786.65 Kentucky–Theta 29,392.00 Lambuth–Gamma Omicron 12,604.00 Louisiana State–Alpha Gamma 25,296.13 Louisiana Tech–Gamma Alpha 13,221.98 Louisiana-Lafayette–Gamma Phi 4,230.00 Louisiana-Monroe–Gamma Nu 2,835.95 Louisville–Beta Omicron 2,025.00 Marshall–Beta Upsilon 4,875.00 Maryland–Beta Kappa 5,893.65 McNeese State–Delta Xi 4,533.00 Memphis–Gamma Gamma 5,386.65 Mercer–Kappa 9,750.29 Miami–Epsilon Lambda 5,781.65 Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda 8,872.14 Midwestern State– Gamma Omega 8,203.89 Millsaps–Alpha Mu 50,390.85 Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon 24,429.10 Mississippi State–Beta Tau 11,626.25 Missouri–Alpha Kappa 22,394.00 Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha 11,545.35 Missouri Southern State–Delta Pi 7,366.95 Missouri State–Gamma Beta 2,118.65 Murray State–(Delta Nu 1,400.00 New Mexico–Beta Phi 1,400.00 Newberry–Delta Epsilon 4,520.45

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North Carolina–Upsilon 3,823.80 North Carolina State– Alpha Omega 19,188.37 North Carolina-Charlotte– Epsilon Xi 273.80 North Carolina-Wilmington– Epsilon Psi 1,000.00 North Florida–Zeta Nu 3,287.00 North Texas–Gamma Lambda 4,303.60 Northern Arizona–Epsilon Tau 1,682.00 Northwestern State–Gamma Psi 4,621.60 Oglethorpe–Beta Nu 950.00 Oklahoma–Beta Eta 16,366.10 Oklahoma City–Gamma Kappa 9,806.00 Oklahoma State–Beta Xi 12,313.95 Old Dominion–Delta Gamma 3,724.00 Presbyterian–Beta Pi 4,143.00 Purdue–Epsilon Rho 5,110.50 Randolph-Macon–Zeta 14,964.00 Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon 320.00 Richmond–Eta 13,685.00 Roanoke–Beta Rho 4,710.86 Rollins–Alpha Psi 900.00 Sam Houston State–Gamma Tau 88,789.25 San Diego State–Gamma Iota 806.00 San Jose State–Gamma Delta 150.00 South Alabama–Epsilon Alpha 205.00 South Carolina–Rho 4,182.65 Southeastern Louisiana– Epsilon Kappa 635.45 Southern California–Beta Sigma 3,525.00 Southern Indiana–Zeta Omicron 859.00 Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda 43,213.15 Southern Mississippi– Gamma Zeta 1,625.00 Southwestern–Xi 7,343.60 Stanford–Alpha Pi 3,700.00 Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa 5,519.03 Tennessee–Pi 6,205.00 Tennessee Tech–Zeta Epsilon 15.00 Tennessee-Martin–Delta Upsilon 3,313.80 Texas–Omicron 13,600.00 Texas A&M–Epsilon Delta 3,250.00 Texas A&M-Commerce– Gamma Upsilon 2,876.00 Texas State–Epsilon Iota 9,233.70 Texas Tech–Gamma Chi 29,432.80 Texas Wesleyan–Zeta Xi 100.00 Texas-Arlington–Delta Iota 6,516.00 Transylvania–Alpha Theta 3,191.00 Tulane–Psi 3,530.00 Tulsa–Mu 4,575.75 Univ. of Miami–Gamma Theta 150.00 Univ. of the South–Alpha Alpha 12,227.00 USNA–Sigma Beta Commission 1,064.00 Valdosta State–Delta Rho 7,175.80 Vanderbilt–Chi 2,711.78 Virginia–Lambda 878.50 Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta 4,977.19 Virginia Wesleyan–Epsilon Omicron 734.60 VMI–Beta Commission 18,018.00 Wake Forest–Tau 14,266.26 Washington–Zeta Mu 273.80 Washington & Lee–Alpha 2,968.80 Washington College–Beta Omega 7,597.39 West Georgia–Zeta Kappa 126.00 West Texas A&M–Gamma Sigma 6,852.15 West Virginia–Alpha Rho 5,750.86 West Virginia Wesleyan–Beta Chi 2,613.00 Western Carolina–Delta Alpha 4,249.80 Western Kentucky–Epsilon Theta 3,272.60 Westminster–Alpha Eta 31,383.90 William & Mary–Alpha Zeta 1,125.00 William Jewell–Alpha Delta 25,424.15 Wingate–Zeta Zeta 1,000.00 Wofford–Delta 13,567.97 Friends of the Order 117,431.30 Totals

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The following list shows how many individual donors, both undergraduates and alumni, from each of these chapters gave a gift to the KAOEF and the total amounts of gifts per chapter. No members from your chapter donated if your chapter is not listed. Figures are reflective of initiates of specified chapter. Transfer chapters are not indicated.

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$ 1,222,772.58 3,072

ANNUAL GIVING BY CHAPTER

COL George Mercer Brooke IV LO2536 Monte C. Ferguson CSM G. Jeffery Jackson (Ret.) LO1865 Meade A. Spotts LO3778

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LO is Loyal Order Member Number * indicates deceased

25 Years or More of Current Consecutive Giving These brothers have remained committed, annually, to Kappa Alpha Order through donations to the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation, gifts to the prior Kappa Alpha Scholarship Fund, or “catch up” gifts made more recently.

65 YEARS LT Clinton M. Hunter, Jr. (Alpha Sigma– Georgia Tech ‘55)

John H. Turner, Jr. (Beta Rho–Roanoke ‘10)

CAPT Sidne,y E. Wood Jr. USN (Ret.) (Kappa–Mercer ‘54)

D.B.H. "Black" Chaffe III (Psi–Tulane ‘52)

Jon Crosby Turner (Alpha Upsilon–Mississippi ‘75)

Timothy K. Adams (Epsilon–Emory ‘57)

James H. Heidelberg (Gamma Zeta– Southern Mississippi ‘72) Dr. John A. Hildreth MD (Beta Epsilon–Delaware ‘56)

Georgetown–Beta Delta $1 M i l l ion a nd Ab ove

Roanoke–Beta Rho Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr.*

CUMULATIVE GIVING

William Jewell–Alpha Delta William E. Dreyer LO12

$500,000 TO $999,999

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi Edward P. Leslie, Jr.*

Presbyterian–Beta Pi COL David M. Buie USA (Ret.)*

Southwestern–Xi Rock N. Houstoun LO961

Stanford–Alpha Pi William R. Williamson*

Westminster–Alpha Eta William H. Angle*

William & Mary–Alpha Zeta Bensley H. L. Field LO651

$100,000 TO $499,999

Auburn–Nu Todd D. Reaves LO1315

California–Alpha Xi

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William Lawrence Manning Knox, Jr. LO2539 Wyckliffe A. Knox, Jr. LO3634 Boone A. Knox* John W. Walden, Jr. LO3564 R. Jack Alexander, Jr.*

Lambuth–Gamma Omicron James L. Ostner

Memphis–Gamma Gamma

Dr. C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr.

Washington–Beta Theta Vernon W. Piper*

Washington & Lee–Alpha David R. Murphey III*

Missouri–Alpha Kappa James R. Estes LO10

Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha Theodore L. Weise LO293

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

Hampden-Sydney– Alpha Tau Raymond B. Bottom, Jr.* LO687

Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma B. Terry W. Bennett LO1133

Maryland–Beta Kappa Edgar B. Rouse, Jr.*

Midwestern State– Gamma Omega Larry Stanton Wiese LO37

William Jewell–Alpha Delta

Friends of the Order

Andrew H. Heyward III* LO16

Millsaps–Alpha Mu Dr. Russell Peyton Atchley DMD LO3260

Ruth A. Elder Estate Alfred I. duPont Foundation Mrs. Dorothy Tyree*

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon David T. Martineau V LO3484

Mississippi State–Beta Tau C. Douglas Simmons III LO179

$50,000 TO $99,999

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

Auburn–Nu

Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha

J. William Schulz LO2503

Derick S. Close LO2838 Edward I. Weisiger Jr. LO3784

Jack B. Carter II* LO57

C. Edward Schmidt, Jr. LO294

Delaware–Beta Epsilon

Oklahoma–Beta Eta

Eugene M. Julian LO1239

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

Hugh Howard III* Harold F. MacDowell, Jr. LO213

Emory–Epsilon

Oklahoma State– Beta Xi

Florida–Beta Zeta

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon

Ben W. Satcher, Jr. LO17

Paul E. Snodgress*

Duke–Alpha Phi

Southern California– Beta Sigma

James L. Ferman, Jr. LO185

Valdosta State–Delta Rho

Mercer–Kappa

Clemson–Delta Omicron

East Tennessee State– Delta Delta

J. Coleman McDowell, Jr. LO516 Dr. Idris R. Traylor, Jr. LO866

Vance E. Rule* Clyde E. Williams*

F. M. Stevenson*

Roy O. Rodwell, Jr. LO2749

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi

S. Morgan Morton, Jr. LO3481

Thomas G. Paulson II* LO44

Emory–Epsilon

Georgia–Gamma

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma

Lawrence E. Ault* LO167

GIVING

COL James C. Coleman, Jr.*

Warren Reed Sprinkel* LO656

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda Barry B. Donnell LO1045

Francis Marion–Delta Tau

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa

William H. Skipper, Jr. LO2380

Gerald W. Schlief LO1214

Timothy K. Adams LO326 Robert J. Beckham* Stumpy Harris LO919

Florida State–Gamma Eta L. Blair Bailey LO84

Richmond–Eta Dr. Scott C. Cole LO2800

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau Charles L. Beckner LO1321

Southern California– Beta Sigma

Georgia–Gamma Richard J. Arroll Malcolm H. Liles LO342 William A. McRae Edwin Richard Neel Lewis L. Scruggs, Jr. Barry L. Storey

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma James W. Bowyer Jerry B. Fussell Hubert L. Harris, Jr.

David Blair Hagan CCIM, SIOR LO43

Michael V. Paulin LO1623

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa J. Michael Duncan LO11

Tennessee–Pi Henry C. Goodrich*

Texas–Omicron Frank W. Maresh* LO14 Harry A. Trueblood, Jr.

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John H. Tucker (Beta Commission–VMI ‘78)

Dr. Edwin P. Rather (Pi–Tennessee ‘60)

Gregory R. Singleton (Gamma Gamma–Memphis ‘82)

C. James Holloway, Jr. (Beta Omega–Washington College ‘56)

Sam O. Leake, Jr. (Beta Xi–Oklahoma State ‘61)

Tom David Wagster, Jr. (Gamma Omicron–Lambuth ‘65)

Robert Moderwell Sloan (Beta Pi–Presbyterian ‘48)

Dr. Heber Grey Winfield III, MD (Sigma–Davidson ‘63)

COL Walter Middelton Fitts, Sr. (Upsilon–North Carolina ‘56)

Walter Wingfield Walker, Jr. (Epsilon–Emory ‘66)

Robert C. Cragon (Alpha Epsilon–Rhodes ‘75)

James R. Estes (Alpha Kappa–Missouri ’60)

D. Melson Butler (Kappa–Mercer ‘47)

Dr. Cleveland H. Porter, Jr. (Alpha Zeta–William & Mary ‘57)

Randal G. Grimme (Delta Mu–Eastern Kentucky ’70)

Littleton M. Maxwell (Zeta–Randolph-Macon ‘59)

Victor J. Herbert, Jr. (Beta Beta–Bethany ‘64)

Eugene M. Julian (Beta Epsilon–Delaware ’63)

John M. Schattyn (Beta Alpha–Missouri S&T ‘61) J. Michael Duncan (Delta Kappa–Stephen F. Austin State ‘69)

Florida Southern–Gamma Pi Vanderbilt–Chi Robert M. Varn*

VMI–Beta Commission SGM E. Kent McMichael LO251

Wake Forest–Tau Norman B. Kellum, Jr. LO1480

Wake Forest–Tau Hon. David M. Warren LO13

Washington & Lee–Alpha James H. Sammons, M.D.*

West Virginia Wesleyan– Beta Chi Harvey P. White LO3526

Westminster–Alpha Eta Darren S. Kay LO55

William Jewell–Alpha Delta Joseph Ray Gill*

Friends of the Order Gamma Eta Educational Foundation Mrs. Helen R. O'Mara Mrs. Gretta Robb

$25,000 TO $49,999

Alabama–Alpha Beta Harold M. Anderson H. Grady Tiller, Jr.* Hugh P. Whitehead LO3461

California–Alpha Xi Gerald C. Down LO2293 Bruce B. Higton* LO683

Delaware–Beta Epsilon John F. Bishop II* Francis E. Gardiner, Jr. LO1941

Delta State–Delta Beta Eddie S. Wilson LO228

Drury–Beta Iota William W. Francis IV LO500

Emory–Epsilon Frank L. Asbury III* LO751 David Carico

James C. France LO3554

Florida State–Gamma Eta David J. Middleton LO180 Curt Steger

Furman–Iota James M. Ney LO2361

Georgia–Gamma Upshaw C. Bentley, Jr.* W. Waldo Bradley Daniel G. Broos G. Anthony Campbell John H. Crawford IV J. Rex Fuqua Rutledge A. Griffin, Jr. George M. D. Hunt IV William W. Kidd* LO744 Paul V. Kilpatrick, Jr. LO673 Robert E. Knox, Jr. Andrew Hall Knox Jefferson B. A. Knox S. Wistar Lewis Matthews G. Moffett

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma Barry E. Cox LO1710 Charles L. Wallace LO1829

Houston Baptist–Delta Sigma Douglas B. Harris LO873

Kentucky–Theta Jeffery R. McIntosh LO347

Lambuth–Gamma Omicron Dan H. Akin LO2549

Louisiana Tech–Gamma Alpha Erik T. Showalter LO884

Memphis–Gamma Gamma David C. Wadlington LO3483

Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda Richard A. Barnes H. Lynn Greer, Jr. LO105

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Eddie S. Wilson (Delta Beta–Delta State ’73) Hon. David M. Warren (Tau–Wake Forest ’78)

25 William E. Dreyer (Alpha Delta–William Jewell ’57) Dr. Thomas Scott Dunavant, Jr. (Gamma Omicron–Lambuth ’94) Robert D. Kelly (Delta Pi–Missouri Southern State ’73)

Mississippi State–Beta Tau Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. LO1318 Hunter W. Henry, Jr.*

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda Rufus C. Porter*

Robert W. Maupin* LO1591 Lewis H. Wyman III LO47

Tennessee–Pi

Missouri Southern State– Delta Pi

Texas A&M–Epsilon Delta

Dr. Chad E. Wagoner LO32

North Carolina–Upsilon

Michael R. Gonzalez LO174 Russell C. Brown LO22

Texas State–Epsilon Iota L. Don Stricklin LO3491

Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Kappa Alpha Foundation For Leadership & Service Mrs. Rosann F. Hooks Masterpiece Investments Howard C. Pickett Coca-Cola Foundation Matching Gift Program Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt Eric Robb Mrs. Mildred H. Street Mrs. Virginia N. Toombs

Wallace A. Brown, Jr.* Morris W. Pully* LO189

Texas-Arlington–Delta Iota Alfred Diaz, Jr. LO549

$10,000 TO $24,999

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

Transylvania–Alpha Theta

Alabama–Alpha Beta

Robert Jones Smith LO2957

Michael D. McCaslin*

North Texas–Gamma Lambda

Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta

Larry F. Robb* LO66

James H. Cochrane, Jr. LO804

Northwestern State–Gamma Psi

VMI–Beta Commission

W. Julian Foy*

Dr. Andrew J. Thacker*

Oglethorpe–Beta Nu

Wake Forest–Tau

Max S. Flynt, Jr.*

Oklahoma–Beta Eta Richard C. Beveridge*

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi Sam O. Leake, Jr. LO21

Randolph-Macon–Zeta Richard L. Burke LO1038

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon Rufus W. Shivers*

Richmond–Eta Clayton Eugene Bunting Esq. LO204 Raymond Wilkinson*

Univ. of the South–Alpha Alpha Dr. G. Patterson Apperson III LO266 Alvan S. Arnall* LO1054 Robert D. Fowler*

Millsaps–Alpha Mu

South Alabama–Epsilon Alpha

Robert J. Richardson, Jr. LO3346

Hon. M. Donald Davis, Jr. LO570

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

Southern California–Beta Sigma

Richard Baxter Wilson, Jr. LO93

Otis M. Healy LO1518

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David P. Barksdale LO156 Dr. John W. Nowell*

Washington–Beta Theta Eugene E. Brucker*

Washington College–Beta Omega Joseph M. Van Name III LO69

West Virginia–Alpha Rho Dr. Richard T. Feller*

Westminster–Alpha Eta Dr. James M. Schmuck LO1064 Thaddeus Aaron Stubbs LO2009

William Jewell–Alpha Delta Tyler Griffin LO114

Wofford–Delta LaFon C. Dees LO1852 Robert E. Graham, Jr.

Friends of the Order Anonymous Mrs. Paulina T. Beall Epsilon Delta Chapter Mrs. Virginia Bateman Comer Estate

Clyde B. Anderson Victor H. Hanson II LO315 George Merrill Jones III LO385 Carl E. Jones, Jr. Thomas C. Moxley Paul M. Speake* Ken D. Tidwell LO3590 F. Brook Voght* Ernest G. Williams*

Appalachian State–Delta Psi M. Lee Barnes, Jr. LO1396 R. Craig Cass LO2700

Auburn–Nu James D. Kay, Jr. LO2147 William D. Melton LO1204 William T. Morgan III LO3589 J. S. Powell III LO3430

Baylor–Delta Omega Keven Brelsford Caldarera

Bethany–Beta Beta Lawrence S. Branch LO1262

Bowling Green State–Zeta Lambda Kevin P. Hughes LO3108

California–Alpha Xi Lloyd P. Cornell, Jr.* Kenneth R. Mitchell* Julian A. Pardini*

Centenary–Alpha Iota M. Allen Dickson* William T. Green LO812

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Miami (OH)–Epsilon Lambda Charleston–Beta Gamma Clayton P. Boardman III LO1917

Citadel–Theta Commission CPT Ronald C. Plunkett LO2241

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Clemson–Delta Omicron Charles C. Mickel David A. Pattillo LO3492

Delaware–Beta Epsilon

Donald W. Webb, Sr.* Ralph Dudley Webb

Georgia–Gamma Mark C. Cross, Jr. John Evans Dowlen, Jr. Hugh M. Inman* John R. Jackson John D. Jones, Jr. LO989 John F. Knight Jefferson B. A. Knox, Jr. Stephen C. Owings George W. Simmons

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma Edward L. Kelly LO1336

Hampden-Sydney–Alpha Tau W. Birch Douglass III LO2521

Houston Baptist–Delta Sigma Dr. Joel A. Nickles LO1641

Jacksonville State–Delta Phi Marcus E. Angle, Jr. LO1082

John Hopkins–Alpha Lambda

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Missouri Southern State– Delta Pi Robert D. Kelly LO25

Missouri State–Gamma Beta

Hugo A. Pearce III LO506

North Carolina–Upsilon Charles Z. Flack, Jr.* Frederick L. Munds, Jr.* LO1890 George A. Webster V. Charles Wyatt LO3772

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega Marshall James Donathan, Jr. LO1144 Paul F. Haddock III LO408 G. Smedes York LO2540

North Carolina-Charlotte– Epsilon Xi Maj Steven Morris Williams KM, MStJ LO1631

North Texas–Gamma Lambda Blake E. Benney LO1137

Northwestern State– Gamma Psi Charles Randolph Gentz LO2816

Oklahoma–Beta Eta Wayne T. Biddle* Jerry L. Milligan* William Jeffrey Thompson

G. Walther Ewalt* LO77

Oklahoma City– Gamma Kappa

Kentucky–Theta

Steve C. Knight LO1147

W. Hunt Smock LO3244

Louisiana State–Alpha Gamma Paul R. Burns, Sr. LO46 W. Regi Mullins LO3482 Ray P. Oden, Jr.* LO637 William T. Pegues III*

Louisiana Tech–Gamma Alpha Donald O'Neal LO2815

Louisiana-Lafayette– Gamma Phi Dr. Russell James Saloom MD LO816

Louisville–Beta Omicron Robert M. Bouse LO729

Marshall–Beta Upsilon Franklin T. Brackman LO3627 James C. Musser

Maryland–Beta Kappa Lawrence A. Heinze* LO2242 Robert M. Ross LO1279

McNeese State–Delta Xi Ethan J. Bush LO18

Memphis–Gamma Gamma Kenneth A. May Gregory R. Singleton LO184

Mercer–Kappa King V. Aiken, Jr. LO99 M. Tom Faircloth LO19 James T. Turner, Jr. LO963

J. Jerry Campbell III LO3120 Dustin B. Donnell LO3494 Loy B. Moore LO1212 Houston N. Tuel III Warren S. Wingert LO2116

Stanford–Alpha Pi

Newberry–Delta Epsilon

Georgetown–Beta Delta

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

George Mason–Epsilon Phi

John D. Smoot, Jr.

Red Cavaney CAE LO3179 J. Frank Mahoney III* Carlton Mulcahy Rogers*

Southwestern–Xi

William G. Smith, Jr. LO3534

George Washington–Alpha Nu

Southern California– Beta Sigma

Stephen L. Burwell LO1993 U. Edwin Garrison

Gordon L. Kinne LO886 Christopher J. Puricelli LO3676

Philip P. Noftsinger LO208

CUMULATIVE GIVING

Nat S. Rogers* LO646 Charles M. Sours* LO640

Kenneth L. Brown LO313 James Earl Davis LO1084 Loren Q. Hanson* LO883 David T. O'Neal, Jr. Kenneth Rickli LO922

Florida State–Gamma Eta

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Millsaps–Alpha Mu

Emory–Epsilon

Michael D. Abney* LO933 Wogan S. Badcock, Jr.* Henry H. Beckwith LO346

Thomas H. Campbell Robert W. McLean* Nicholas S. Palmer LO1864

Mississippi State–Beta Tau

Florida–Beta Zeta

GIVING

Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda

Dr. William R. Baldt Dr. John A. Hildreth MD LO1176 Bruce L. Hudson Esq. LO2148 Michael D. Wedlick RCDD LO580 James L. Ferman, Sr.* James L. Matte John M. McNatt, Jr. John W. Stephenson LO3565

LO is Loyal Order Member Number * indicates deceased

Bennett P. Applegate

Gary T. Scott LO859 John B. De Nault* LO2973 William J. Hagenah LO1155 James Parker Myerson LO3090 Robert F. Sawyer Robert Daniel Valdez

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa Steven M. Steele LO1645

Tennessee–Pi Dr. Edwin P. Rather LO617

Texas–Omicron Franklin W. Denius* Norman C. George LO2672 James D. Goudge Clyde R. Littlefield* LO860 Frank P. Sebastian, Jr.*

Alpha Upsilon Chapter Mrs. Barbara T. Cromwell John Paul Foundation GrandStand Sports, Inc. Kappa Alpha Order Jim Possehl The Chapters of Irwin Province Elizabeth Hampton Trust McCall Trust

$5,000 TO $9,999

Alabama–Alpha Beta Charles M. Fitts, Jr. LO639 Arthur L. Lenahan* W. T. Goodloe Rutland* LO3550

Appalachian State–Delta Psi Douglas Ross Coley LO1065 Wyatt T. Dixon III LO2829 Dr. D. Wayne Whetsell LO2601 Stuart F. Whetsell LO2185

Arizona–Gamma Epsilon

Scott D. Carter LO3477

Arkansas Tech–Epsilon Zeta

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi

E.L. Scott McLain LO3104 H. David Pinson LO63

James R. Purvis LO678 John E. Simpson III

Auburn–Nu

Transylvania–Alpha Theta

William B. Reed LO520

Michael P. Wilson LO40

Baylor–Delta Omega

Tulane–Psi

Robert D. Fletcher LO1317 John C. Martin LO1272 Ralph M. Randall LO3456

W. Thomas Hopkins

Tulsa–Mu

Birmingham-Southern–Phi

John Sulton, Jr.*

Valdosta State–Delta Rho Robert W. Hagan LO2150

Vanderbilt–Chi William W. Featheringill* LO819 Paul H. Kuhn, Jr. LO2103 Samuel W. Magruder* LO1406 Philip D. Rowe, Jr. LO697

Virginia–Lambda Gregory A. McCrickard LO3137

VMI–Beta Commission

Old Dominion–Delta Gamma

Wake Forest–Tau

J. Derrill Rice LO3599

Ross A. Berlin LO3139 Robert McWhorter Boswell III John L. Hall LO870 J. Guy Revelle, Jr.*

Purdue–Epsilon Rho

Univ. of Washington–Zeta Mu

Presbyterian–Beta Pi

Friends of the Order

Texas State–Epsilon Iota

Kent T. Chapin LO1258 Frank W. Podpechan LO445 William E. Lobeck, Jr. LO3580 David M. O'Dell LO24

Raymond Scott Heath LO2243 Jerry J. Richardson LO3542 Dr. March E. Seabrook J. West Summers III LO1153

Wayne E. Dawson LO2718 Colby J. Hunter Todd H. Langley* LO1979 Patrick J. Williams LO3547

COL Henry Joyce Foresman, Jr., USA (Ret.) LO1361 COL William H. Hastings, Jr. (Ret.)* LO691 Dr. O. Hunter McClung, Jr.*

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

Wofford–Delta

Hon. William M. Acker, Jr.* LO2914 Joseph M. Farley* Robert Ervin Luckie, Jr*

California State-Bakersfield– Epsilon Upsilon Clifford F. Loader LO1157

California-Davis–Epsilon Gamma Dennis K. Baldwin LO2606 Dr. Larry A. Jenkins

California-Riverside– Epsilon Epsilon Michael A. Costa LO1622

Centenary–Alpha Iota Lewis T. Baker, Jr. John M. Moore LO1704

Charleston–Beta Gamma Douglas D. Ashley* LO284

Clemson–Delta Omicron

Michael Jerry Garrison LO3499

Jeffrey G. Leigh LO3532

Milton E. Pate Daniel B. Pattillo, Jr. LO1365 Timothy J. Reed LO769

Randolph-Macon–Zeta

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Davidson–Sigma

Hon. Porter Hardy, Jr.*

William G. Bean, Jr.* LO661

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon

Washington College– Beta Omega

John H. Bryan, Jr.

Richmond–Eta Grant V. Harrison* George W. McCall III LO2607

Roanoke–Beta Rho Hon. Paul Jason Cording LO54 John H. Turner, Jr. LO2596

Rollins–Alpha Psi Stewart Turley LO312

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau Hon. Anthony L. Polumbo

Univ. of the South–Alpha Alpha Rev. James L. Duncan* Nelson H. Puett LO1485

Jeffrey D. McEwen LO341

Delaware–Beta Epsilon

Dr. James L. Bowers* LO496 Douglas S. Ewalt LO78

West Virginia–Alpha Rho James A. Todd, Jr.* LO1861

West Virginia Wesleyan– Beta Chi Millard L. Cursey, Jr. LO537

Western Carolina–Delta Alpha Jesse Samuel Lyons LO39

William Jewell–Alpha Delta Gary D. Barnes William K. Dillingham LO1425 Dr. Burnell Landers LO1885 Louis W. Romigh* Robert T. Steinkamp LO1282

Stephen R. Welch LO1672

Delta State–Delta Beta J. Walter Wood, Jr. LO881

Drury–Beta Iota George W. Culler, Jr.* Bret R. Neathery LO972

Duke–Alpha Phi Steven R. Bell LO2612 Richard R. Crosier LO433 George G. Guthrie Jack Y. Harrison* LO1481 Raymond A. Jones III LO3334 James J. Kiser III LO3592 John B. McKinnon Edwin F. Payne LO3613 A. Curtis Walker*

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Louisiana Tech–Gamma Alpha John R. Bolton LO2666 Ronnie E. Bounds, Jr. LO3668 Matthew D. O'Neal LO2228 Douglas W. Robertson LO110

Eastern Kentucky–Delta Mu

Louisiana-Monroe–Gamma Nu

Ceasar Cone III Stephen H. Kouba Jr LO3067 Dickson M. Lupo LO3544

North Texas–Gamma Lambda Jay D. Chamberlain IV LO3510 Gary Recer LO3064

Randal G. Grimme Collin B. Taylor LO2411

Dr. Samuel J. Lorenzo LO3538 William M. McGee LO987 Samuel A. Wigley*

Emory–Epsilon

Marshall–Beta Upsilon

Northwestern State–Gamma Psi

Robert W. Buskirk II* LO2943 T. Michael Cobb* LO1542 Roger P. Wood LO1681

Thomas N. Whitehead LO3549 Thomas M. Wright CPA LO978

Oklahoma–Beta Eta

Maryland–Beta Kappa

Patrick G Ryan MD LO1987

Dr. Jess F. Armor LO3476 Henry R. Carr, Sr.* Christopher S. Hoppe LO3611 Kenneth W. Johnston David A. Kimbell* LO1294 William C. Routh LO1418 Warren B. Weeks, Jr. LO805

Memphis–Gamma Gamma

Oklahoma City–Gamma Kappa

MG Donald R. Gardner USMC (Ret.) LO2192 MG James L. Hobson, Jr. LO2401 Michael E. Hopper LO976 Charles E. Stone LO2741

1LT David O. Beal LO3307 Dr. Charles R. Walker

Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

Mercer–Kappa

W. Thomas Bell LO559 Timothy L. Kelly III

Dr. L. Adolph Casal LO3449 John W. Cox* Walter M. Deriso, Jr. LO3520 John T. Glover Norman George Houston III J. Gordon McGill LO3626 William D. Morrison LT James M. Tallman, MD LO834 Randolph William Thrower, Sr.* Dr. Mell B. Welborn, Jr. LO2986 Robert W. Woodruff*

Florida–Beta Zeta Dr. Donald M. Bryan MD James H. Dowling, Jr. LO3462 William Robinson Frazier* John W. Frost II LO1235 Leland M. Hawes, Jr.* Randolph W. McLaughlin W. Godfrey Smith* Edward G. Sullivan Esq. LO1393 Chas. Robert Yates

Florida Gulf Coast–Zeta Pi Anthony M. Graziani LO3606

Ernest R. Eaton, Jr.

Maryland–Beta Kappa Thomas T. Wallace

McNeese State–Delta Xi

Robert A. Bowen, Jr. LO3685 Philip R. Taylor LO2578 R. M. Warren III LO2453

Miami (OH)–Epsilon Lambda

Florida Southern–Gamma Pi

Bruce Benes LO1234 Gregory B. Smith

COL Guy D. Colado LO1832 L. Lamar Rou, Jr.*

Middle Tennessee State– Delta Lambda

Florida State–Gamma Eta

Julian B. Baker, Jr. LO1492 John R. Milam S. Todd Shelton LO23 Dr. Gary Gribble Wiser, Jr., EdD LO254

Anonymous LO2876 M.R. Buck Clements, Jr.* Gary A. DeLapp LO3276 Hon. P. Michael Ruff LO3060

Francis Marion–Delta Tau Kenneth Wayne Jackson LO1123

Furman–Iota Lawrence L. Keefer LO959 C. Tucker Moore LO1278 G. Randy Smith* LO1635

Georgetown–Beta Delta Robert A. Gritton*

Georgia–Gamma William Y. Atkinson IV Harry G. Haisten, Jr. LO2911 Steve K. Kendrick Sam D. King William L. Nix Neal J. Quirk Gordon Saussy Varnedoe

Midwestern State– Gamma Omega William M. Bone LO3450 Mitchell S. Hill LO2568 William R. Thacker LO914

Millsaps–Alpha Mu Bruce D. Stafford* LO1280 J. Murray Underwood LO3591

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon Alwyn H. Luckey LO460 LTG James E. Sherrard III LO1012 Douglas C. Stone* Hollis C. Thompson, Jr. Jon Crosby Turner LO971 Hon. W. Swan Yerger (Ret.) LO1759

Mississippi State–Beta Tau

T. Draper Watson LO1348 Edmond H. Wilson LO366

Walter L. Dowdle LO3219 William Fritz Maxwell, Sr. LO662 John W. Ramsay* Leo W. Seal, Jr.*

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

Georgia Southern–Delta Theta

William H. Allen LO795 Daniel H. Bradley Frederick W. Dismuke, Sr.* Carroll B. Hart LO1074 James L. Oliver II LO3531 W. Phil Reece LO2898

Hampden-Sydney–Alpha Tau David Carter LO81

Jacksonville State–Delta Phi

Harry R. Baker LO964

Stephen J. LaFollette LO2330 Jeff A. Parker* LO1358

Newberry–Delta Epsilon

Craig S. Thompson

L. Charles Banks, Jr. LO2690 Michael E. Gunn Edgar L. Woods

Kentucky–Theta

North Carolina–Upsilon Thomas M. Belk* Garth K. Dunklin LO2759 John R. Griffin, Jr. LO1675 Arthur F. Jones II J. Emmett Sebrell* Thomas Hamilton Sloan

Louisiana State–Alpha Gamma

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

T. Michael Stanberry LO1773

Dustin G. Brann LO3000

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Presbyterian–Beta Pi Dr. W. McLeod Frampton, Jr.* William M. Matthews V LO2745

Purdue–Epsilon Rho Scott T. Clifford LO3412 Jeffrey W. Love LO79

Randolph-Macon–Zeta Dr. Stephen P. Long LO876 Littleton M. Maxwell LO568

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon Dr. John R. Adams, Jr. LO1273

Richmond–Eta Bernard G. Cline, Jr.* Thomas Emory McClain, Jr. Hubel Robins, Jr.*

Roanoke–Beta Rho Samuel B. Adams LO664 Curtis A. Sumpter James C. Turk, Jr.

ANNUAL REPORT

Stanford–Alpha Pi Thomas B. Coleman LO3490 Dr. James K. Collins LO1081

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa

2019

Dwain P. Knight LO618

Tennessee–Pi COL John B. McKinney* LO745 William S. Porter LO1083

Tennessee-Martin–Delta Upsilon Charles S. Briggs LO285 James L. Crews II LO2796

Texas–Omicron

Washington College– Beta Omega George T. Cromwell, Jr.* William R. Janney III* LO45 Donald Lee Shafer III LO3457 Dietrich H. Steffens*

Richard M. Blades Wofford F. Denius LO3625 J. Kirby Ewing* LO930 Lowell H. Lebermann, Jr.* Richard M. Lucas* Clarence M. Malone, Jr. Herbert Turner Odom III LO3523 Hon. Robert M. Pittenger William M. Thacker, Jr.* LO1757

West Texas A&M– Gamma Sigma

Texas A&M–Epsilon Delta

Stephen E. Foster LO2062 David E. Reemsnyder II

Eric J. Doyal LO1186 Rich O'Toole

Texas A&M-Commerce– Gamma Upsilon

Michael W. Jones LO65 Dr. Garry L. Nall LO929

West Virginia–Alpha Rho James W. Craig* LO1417 Gregory J. Totterdale LO3583

West Virginia Wesleyan– Beta Chi

Western Carolina–Delta Alpha Robert A. Byrd, Jr. LO2764

John C. Cain LO3624 John F. Ory LO59 Marc Allan Scott LO88 John Terry Turner

Western Kentucky– Epsilon Theta

Texas State–Epsilon Iota

Raymond F. Burfeind LO894 Dr. Paul J. Davis Robert E. Deal, Jr, LO3416 Daniel E. Harris LO3773 Erik K. Lescher LO3522 David J. Neihart LO2727 Travis L. Sartain LO214 Carl Trauernicht, Jr.*

Andrew P. Carr LO2993 F. Michael Carr LO3670 Ronald R. Morgan* LO295 Ross W. Newberry LO3453

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi Mitchell L. Heidenheimer LO3675 Larry D. Meyers LO790 E. Powell Thompson LO3546

Texas-Arlington–Delta Iota

Brent Fellows LO2628

Westminster–Alpha Eta

William Jewell–Alpha Delta Stuart L. Bascomb LO2776

Wofford–Delta

Rollins–Alpha Psi

Gregory R. Barbosa LO2310 Lynn A. Morgan LO2701

Dr. Paul D. Kountz, Jr. LO1843 Randolph Smith II LO995

E. William Pautler, Jr.

Tulane–Psi

Friends of the Order

Sam Houston State–Gamma Tau Darron E. Franta LO856

D.H.B. "Black" Chaffe III LO1778 Dr. James W. Denham LO3463

San Diego State–Gamma Iota

Tulsa–Mu

David K. Dere LO83

Univ. of the South–Alpha Alpha William R. Stamler, Jr. LO257

South Alabama–Epsilon Alpha Paul W. Lammers LO108 D. Brady Wilson LO1741

Southern California–Beta Sigma

Missouri State–Gamma Beta

Dr. Thomas Scott Dunavant, Jr. LO588 Tom David Wagster, Jr. LO1295

Old Dominion–Delta Gamma

Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha

David Y. Stutts CPA LO1556

Lambuth–Gamma Omicron

Bill J. Ramsey

South Carolina–Rho

Dennis L. Dutton LO1557 Jared L. Gregory

Jay F. Rutherford, Jr. LO1331 Gary A. Smith, Sr. LO3313

Douglas W. Hanisch LO2217

Samuel A. Hamacher LO3622 Ralph O. Hoevelman LO2255 Charles J. Hoffman, Jr. LO830 Carl S. Quinn LO926 Jack R. Taylor LO2022 George T. Wootten, Jr.

Houston Baptist–Delta Sigma

John Hopkins–Alpha Lambda

Northern Arizona–Epsilon Tau

William Mansfield Gilker III LO557 Clyde Mick Jones LO166 George G. Langston III LO545

W. Edgar Helms III* LO985 Robert P. Jordan LO3768 Thomas M. Lane Ernest G. Lawhorne James W. Smith LO807 Robert J. Lucas LO1683 Grafton P. Tanquary, Jr. LO3541 Kenneth Amestoy Tipton* LO1249

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda William D. Balthrope James B. Cain LO3623 Hon. William P. Clements, Jr.* Brad B. Freeman LO1942

Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda David T. Kastor LO1836

Southern Mississippi– Gamma Zeta James H. Heidelberg LO1007

Southwestern–Xi James M. Croley LO1561 Edwin Bryan Gentle LO3548

George Keith Hatheway* Joe F. Mills LO260 Calvin Moniz LO2658

Valdosta State–Delta Rho J. Larkin Wright, Jr.

Vanderbilt–Chi William P. Acker III LO15 M. Timothy Carey LO1394 W. Winston Hoy, Jr. LO2091 William A. Mitchell, Jr.

Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta Michael B. Gimbert Patrick K. Moore LO2207

VMI–Beta Commission James Aylor Anderson, Jr.* Henry J. Foresman, Sr.* MG Richard Logan Irby* David L. Miller LO3723 George G. Phillips, Jr. J. Carlton Showalter, Jr. LTC William Earl Wray, Jr., USA (Ret.) LO872

Wake Forest–Tau J. Melville Broughton III LO3513 The Hon. Thomas H. Fetzer, Jr. LO3466 Robert H. Wall LO2698

Washington & Lee–Alpha Dr. John G.P. Boatwright, Jr. LO3551 Peter M. Candler John G. Guerrant*

Mrs. Elizabeth Asbury Charlie R. Ashford, Jr.* Ms. Sissy Bynum Alpha Beta Chapter Gamma Eta Chapter Mu Chapter Nu Chapter The Chapters of Graves Province State Mutual Insurance Company James Ward Wood Prov. Court of Honor Samuel Z. Ammen Court of Honor Robert R. Feagin III Bank of America Foundation Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Duke Energy Foundation Jurenko Foundation Overstreet Short Mountain Foundation Sumter & Ivilyn Lowry Foundation Mrs. Virginia Hardesty Alpha Upsilon Chapter House Corporation Kappa Alpha Tenth Order Ms. Suzy Nelson Travis M. Osborne Windsor Plaza Mrs. Frances M. Pruitt Deloitte Services LP J. Frank Surface Ms. Martha P. Tarpen KFCL Trust John L. Wynne Delos H. Yancey III

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OUR ORDER Province Commanders Appointed For 2019–2021 Term

STAFF UPDATE

Pursuant to Order’s Constitution and Bylaws, Knight Commander C. Douglas Simmons III, appointed the following Province Commanders to serve during his first term. The Order wishes to thank former Chiles Province Commander John T. Rooney (Alpha Eta–Westminster ’91) who chose not to seek re-appointment. Former Mikell Province Commander David T. Martineau V (Alpha Upsilon–Mississippi ’88) was elected to the Executive Council at Convention, creating a vacancy that was filled and noted below. New appointments, effective October 2, are noted with an “*”. SAMUEL ZENAS AMMEN

Darron E. Franta

WILLIAM SPRIGG HAMILTON

James M. Ransbottom

JACOB A. SEAY (ZETA

JOHN S. CANDLER

Collin B. Taylor

JOHN L. HARDEMAN

Lee P. Oliver III

OMEGA–COASTAL

HENRY C. CHILES

M. Tyler Griffin*

EMMETT LEE IRWIN

Hunter M. Lipscomb

CAROLINA ’17)

WILLIAM B. CRAWFORD

Hon. Paul Michael Ruff

HOWARD P. LOCKE

H. David Pinson

After graduating

W. ELLIOTT DUNWODY

Stephen J. LaFollette

HENRY J. MIKELL

Ronny J. Snow*

RICHARD T. FELLER

Jason L. Potts

DANIEL R. NEAL

Douglas W. Hanisch

from Coastal Carolina

WILLIAM E. FORESTER

Gregory R. Singleton

ED CHAMBERS SMITH

Robert H. Wall

W. MCLEOD FRAMPTON, JR.

Jeffrey W. Love

WILLIAM ARCHIBALD WALSH

Dr. Joel A. Nickles

JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES

L. Charles Banks, Jr.

HORACE H. WHITE

Matthew D. O’Neal

JAMES WARD WOOD

Dr. Steven E. Hastings

M. Tyler Griffin (Alpha Delta–William Jewell ’98) is the Province Commander for the Henry C. Chiles Province, which includes the Active and Alumni Chapters in the state of Missouri. Tyler graduated from William Jewell College in 2001, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Psychology and also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2012. Tyler has served the Order as Alumnus Advisor for the Alpha Delta Chapter, Deputy Province Commander for Chiles Province, and Chief Alumnus. He is a member of the Loyal Order, Forever KA, 1865 Trust, Crimson & Gold Society, and the Chiles Province Court of Honor. Professionally he is a vice president at Cerner Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri.

University in December of 2019, Jacob A. Seay (Zeta Omega–Coastal Carolina ’17) was hired by the National

Ronny J. Snow (Gamma Tau– Sam Houston State ’87) is the Province Commander for the Henry J. Mikell Province, which includes the Active and Alumni Chapters in the northern half of the state of Texas. Ronny is a former Number II and IV. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1990 and earned a master’s degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2001. He has served for three years as the Alumnus Advisor for Gamma Tau Chapter. He is a member of the Walsh Province Court of Honor, The Loyal Order, and the Crimson & Gold Society. Professionally he is the Principal at Rusk High School in Rusk, Texas. He and his wife Angela have three sons, Hunter, Ethan, and Reid.

Administrative Office as an associate director for chapter development. Jacob was a founding father of the Zeta Omega Chapter, serving as Numbers IV, V, and VI, as well as IFC Vice President of Philanthropy.

FUTURE KA ROSE Director of Leadership Education Tullis Beasley (Delta Rho– Valdosta State ’09) and his wife, Jamie, welcomed their first child, Helen Scott “Nellie” Beasley, to the world on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Nellie weighed nine pounds and nine ounces and measured 20 inches long with a full head of hair.

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News, Notes & Recog nition

Courts of Honor The Order’s system of Provincial Courts of Honor is unique in the system of American college fraternities. It was first introduced at the fifth province council in 1930, by Frank Hammett Myers, Commander of the James Ward Wood Province. For insignia, each Court uses its own Provincial Cross with its own distinct colors. The purpose of the Courts of Honor is to recognize and acknowledge alumni for their continued interest, support, and participation in the Order, its active or alumni chapters, and their capacity to stimulate the expansion and prestige of the fraternity. A Court of Honor typically holds an annual meeting and dinner or event to nominate new members and make plans for the events of the upcoming year. A new inductee is presented with Court of Honor jewel along with a certificate of membership.

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Irwin

Wood

Friday, October 25, 2019, on the campus of Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia

Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Fairview Inn, Jackson, Mississippi

Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the Engineers Club, Baltimore, Maryland

Dr. Russell Peyton Atchley (Alpha Mu– Millsaps ’66) Chad Wright Franks (Alpha Upsilon– Mississippi ’91) Earl Jackson Gregory III (Alpha Upsilon– Mississippi ’93) Joseph Asbury Haley III (Alpha Upsilon– Mississippi ’95) Thomas Norwood Whitehead (Gamma Psi–Northwestern State ’72) Eddie S. Wilson (Delta Beta–Delta State ’73)

Scott H. Walter (Beta Epsilon–Delaware ’19) Donald G. Hopkins (Beta Kappa– Maryland ’14) Bradley A. Grimm (Gamma Omega– Midwestern State ’90)

Peter M. Donald, Jr. (Beta Upsilon– Marshall ’64) Duncan B. Waugaman (Beta Upsilon– Marshall ’12) M. Justyn Cox (Beta Upsilon–Marshall ’14) *Not pictured

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KNIGHT COMMANDER'S ACCOLADE

Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr. Epsilon–Emory ’65

Epsilon–Emory ’63

CONFERRED: Epsilon Chapter 150th Anni-

versary Celebration, Student Center, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, September 20, 2019

The Knight Commander’s Accolade was created to recognize excellence in leadership and service to the Order. It's the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive.

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Frederick L. “Fred” Neely, Jr.

After graduating from Emory College and Emory University Law School, Sonny practiced law in Albany, Georgia, from 1972 to 1991, when he left his practice to become President and CEO of Security Bank. Currently, Sony is Chairman and a Director of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc., and Atlantic Capital Bank, a position he has held since their founding in October of 2006. An avid Rotarian, Sonny has served on boards of numerous organizations, as chairman for many. From 2005 to 2012, he served as Chairman of the campaign that successfully raised $1.679 billion for Emory University from nearly 150,000 donors, the largest capital campaign in Georgia’s history. As an undergraduate, Sonny served as rush chair and President of the Student Government Association, and was named a KA Luminary. A member of the Loyal Order and of the KAOEF’s Crimson & Gold Society for five years, Sonny was inducted into the John L. Hardeman Province Court of Honor in 2019.

versary Celebration, Student Center, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, September 20, 2019 As an undergraduate, Fred served as Number III his junior year. After graduating from Emory in 1966, he worked for First National Bank of Atlanta before taking a job as a Commercial Mortgage Banker in 1970 at SunTrust Bank. In 2005, Fred retired from SunTrust as First Vice President. Fred served Epsilon chapter as Alumnus Advisor from 1980 to 2018 and has served as the president of the housing corporation for Epsilon Chapter. He was inducted into the John L. Hardeman Province Court of Honor in 1994. This summer at the 78th Convention in New Orleans, Fred was recognized as the Alumnus Advisor of the Year along with Andrew West. In recognition of Fred’s service to the Epsilon Chapter and as alumni association president, the pool room of the historic chapter house was named in his honor. Fred and his wife, Shelby, reside in Atlanta, and they have one daughter, Emily.

Sonny and his wife, Judy, reside in Albany, Georgia, and have three sons, Walter III, Charlie, and Richard, along with ten grandchildren.

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Andrew C. West

Carlton W. Baker

Epsilon–Emory ’90

Zeta–Randolph-Macon ’81

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versary Celebration, Student Center, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, Saturday, September 20, 2019 After graduating from Emory University in 1993, Andrew began working full-time for Wesley Woods, the geriatric and chronic care wing of Emory Healthcare, and earned an MBA and an MHA from Georgia State University. Andrew is a member of the United States Marine Corps and currently works as the Senior Center Administrator in the Healthcare Innovation Program at Emory University. Andrew has served as the Alumnus Advisor and president of the housing corporation for Epsilon Chapter. In 1998, he was inducted into the John L. Hardeman Province Court of Honor, and this summer at the 78th Convention in New Orleans, Andrew was recognized as the Alumnus Advisor of the Year along with Fred Neely. Andrew is a member of the Loyal Order, the Military Division, and is a two-year member of the KAOEF’s Crimson & Gold Society. Andrew resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

CONFERRED: Zeta Chapter Restoration Banquet & Ceremony, Birdsong Hall, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, Thursday, November 14, 2019

After graduating from Randolph-Macon College in 1984, Carlton worked as the General Manager for McGinnes Chevrolet-Buick and later as General Sales Manager for Whitmore ChevroletPontiac before beginning a career in banking. Carlton is currently a store manager for Wells Fargo Bank in Newport News, Virginia. Carlton has served his alma mater and community as a member of the Randolph-Macon College Greek Alumni Advisory Board, the Director of the Society of Alumni of Randolph-Macon College, Director, Treasurer, and President of the Gloucester Point Chamber of Commerce, and he was a charter member of the Gloucester Point Rotary Club. In addition to serving as Deputy Province Commander of Ammen Province, Registrar of the Ammen Court of Honor, and as President and Trustee of the Zeta Lodge Institute, Carlton served as the Ammen Province Commander from 2012 until 2015. He has been instrumental in preserving the both the Zeta Lodge and the Zeta Chapter. Carlton continues to serve KA as the Alumnus Advisor for the Alpha Zeta Chapter at the College of William & Mary and as the Preceptor for the Court of Honor. He is a member of the Loyal Order, a four-year member of the KAOEF’s Crimson & Gold Society, and a member of the 1865 Trust. He has been inducted into the Ammen and Hamilton Courts of Honor. Carlton lives in Gloucester, Virginia, with his wife, Michelle.

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Chapter Charting Zeta– RandolphMacon College DATE: Thursday, November 14, 2019 by Knight Commander Simmons LOCATION: Birdsong Hall, Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia INITIATES: 30 GPA: 3.108 ORIGINALY ESTABLISHED: November 26, 1869 The Chapter raised nearly $1,500 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Homes for Our Troops through an on-campus bake sale. The chapter has also completed more than 250 community service hours over the past year, volunteering mainly with the Humane Society, Ducks Unlimited, Macon a Difference Day, and Tad’s Kids. Members hold officer positions with organizations including the Interfraternity Council Executive Board, Ducks Unlimited, and College Republicans at R-MC. Members are also actively involved on the Varsity Baseball, Lacrosse, and Swimming teams, as campus tour guides, orientation leaders, and in the Future Business Leaders of America club. 75

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LOYAL LEGACY “No matter where I go after retirement, I take comfort in knowing that The Kappa Alpha Journal will follow."

M. James Donathan, Jr. (Alpha Omega– North Carolina State ’72) LOYAL ORDER “As I prepare to retire in May 2020, I’ve been reflecting on my 40 years in higher education. Fortunately, I was able to stay connected with Kappa Alpha through serving as faculty advisor at both Appalachian State University and Elon University. No matter where I go after retirement, I take comfort in knowing that The Kappa Alpha Journal will follow me wherever I go. “Membership in the Loyal Order assures I’ll continue to know about the good work done by the active brothers and the Order in general. The online version at

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KappaAlphaJournal.com is well done and accessible anywhere, but I still enjoy seeing the paper copy show up in my mailbox.” Jim Donathan is the Associate Director of Academic Advising and Director of Academic Support at Elon University, in North Carolina. There he has been the longtime faculty advisor to the Epsilon Mu chapter. Donathan is a member of the Ed Chambers Smith Province Court of Honor, recipient of the Knight Commander’s Accolade, the Crimson & Gold Society, K AOEF’s 1865 Trust, and a proud member of the Loyal Order.

Loyal Order Join the Loyal Order, the endowment program for the award-winning Kappa Alpha Journal. Your support will help the Order direct resources to be focused on undergraduate members and in turn you will receive The Journal for life. More than 3,700 brothers have taken their membership level to the Loyal Order. Will you join them? Membership in the Loyal Order (a fraternity program) can be obtained by: 1) joining the KAOEF’s Crimson & Gold Society, 2) being a participant in Forever KA, or, 3) paying a one-time membership fee at LoyalOrder.org.

Other ways to Support the KAOEF & Kappa Alpha Order 1865 Trust

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Ensur ing the future of Kappa Alpha Order

New Loyal Order Members Arizona–Gamma Epsilon

(July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2019)

James K. Cooper #3704 Peter C. Winters #3424

Nelson J. Guagliardo #3732 Jeff A. Hedden, Jr. #3655 John S. Tiffin #3658

Arkansas–Alpha Omicron

Florida State–Gamma Eta

Thomas D. Ryan #3718 Arkansas Tech– Epsilon Zeta

Mark E. Campbell #3617 Douglas Brent Dedmon #3709 Evan M. Hanna #3693

Peter H. Collins #3646 Patrick J. Farrell, Jr. #3653 Georgetown–Beta Delta

Harrison Scott Shelton #3730 Georgia–Gamma

Ezekiel Cook #3699 Timothy W. McClure #3701

Griffin B. Bell Jr. #3677 Robert Lee Dickey III #3695 Wyckliffe A. Knox, Jr. #3634 John Walter Lee Jr. #3647 Fred Marion Sims Jr. #3691

Auburn–Nu

Georgia Tech–Alpha Sigma

Arkansas-Fort Smith– Zeta Rho

Jamison S. Taylor #3719 Austin Peay State– Zeta Tau

A. Blake Ball #3756 Raul M. Ruiz #3684 California-Riverside– Epsilon Epsilon

Andy Pharies #3661 Charleston–Beta Gamma

Carlton O. Schumpert #3671 Citadel–Theta Commission

Matthew Mitchell Breen #3410 Clemson–Delta Omicron

Harold L. Turner Jr. #3672 Coastal Carolina– Zeta Omega

Charles Andrew Collins, Jr. #3754 Jacob Seay #3752 Davidson–Sigma

S. Powell Bridges #3705 Delaware–Beta Epsilon

Adam C. DiSabatino #3743 Delaware–Beta Epsilon

George Carl Grindstaff #3688 James Grindstaff #3687 High Point–Zeta Phi

Liam James Donnell #3731 Allen McLean Kay #3632 Houston–Gamma Mu

W. Garner Pride II #3694 Kentucky–Theta

John D. Goggin #3755 Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma

Dr. James R. Andrews #3715 Christopher L. Bentley #3659 William F. Biossat Jr. #3735 Shofner Smith #3751 Louisiana Tech– Gamma Alpha

Ronnie E. Bounds Jr. #3668 SGT David C. Flurry #3748 Louisiana-Lafayette– Gamma Phi

Duke–Alpha Phi

Dr. William W. Anderson #3616

Emory–Epsilon

James W. Edlen #3662 J. Gordon McGill #3626 C. Wilbur Warner Jr. #3645 Florida–Beta Zeta

Marshall–Beta Upsilon

Franklin T. Brackman #3627 Dr. Walter D Shields Jr #3702 Mercer–Kappa

Robert A. Bowen Jr. #3685

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Mississippi State–Beta Tau

Christian Wagner #3620 Missouri–Alpha Kappa

Samuel A. Hamacher #3622 Walter L. Rehm #3652 Joseph A. Silvoso II #3635 Missouri S&T–Beta Alpha

James R. Hennessey #3700 Christopher J. Puricelli #3676

Louisville–Beta Omicron

Steven G. Silvers #3741

C. Phil Buffington #3744 Trey Horne #3629 Douglas Gray McKinnon #3690 Richard G. Noble #3757 Taylor M. Sledge, Jr. #3683 Richard Wills #3679

Jacksonville State– Delta Phi

J. Burns Strider #3633

Eastern Kentucky– Delta Mu

Mississippi–Alpha Upsilon

Missouri State– Gamma Beta

Delta State–Delta Beta

Robert M. McDowell #3666

Brad Bundy #3738 1LT Michael G. Webb #3707 Millsaps–Alpha Mu John B. Link IV #3736 C. R. Ridgway IV #3420

Aamir Ibrahim #3669

William F. Bailey, Jr. #3710 Harlan H. Kappel #3692 Warren Andrew Perrin Esq. #3678

Dr. Steven E. Hastings #3747

Miami (OH)– Epsilon Lambda

Roanoke–Beta Rho

Tulane–Psi

Peter J. Foster #3758

Michael J. Toso III #3714

Sam Houston State– Gamma Tau

Valdosta State–Delta Rho

Tracy S. Hoffart #3682 Travis B. Lacox #3681 Daniel L. Moreland #3716

W. Travis Cummings #3725 Valdosta State–Delta Rho William C. Harvey #3680 Buck Heard #3749

South Carolina–Rho

Virginia–Lambda

Mark S. Crocker #3746 Univ. of the South– Alpha Alpha

William Christopher Behnke, Jr. #3721 John T. Carlin #3649 Southern Indiana– Zeta Omicron

Benjamin K. Hirschauer #3737 Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda

James B. Cain #3623 Dr. James A. Upshaw #3708 Southwestern–Xi

Sanford C. Reed #3697

Matthew E. Rutherford #3742 Virginia Tech–Epsilon Eta

Michael D. Samborsky #3686 VMI–Beta Commission

Aaron Mitchell Belanger #3753 David Wilson Godfrey Burke #3724 David L. Miller #3723 Andrew Anthony Protogyrou #3740 Wake Forest–Tau

Lins Barwick #3729 John G. Snover #3706

Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Tom J. Lipsey #3663

West Georgia–Zeta Kappa

Scott W. Warren #3728

Tennessee–Pi

Jacob Templeton #3720

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

C.B. Upton II #3628 Texas–Omicron

West Texas A&M– Gamma Sigma

North Carolina–Upsilon

William Trent Ragland III #3734 Troy M. Raines #3673 George N. Whiting Jr. #3713

Mickey R. Cargile #3660 Wofford F. Denius #3625 James D. McBride III #3630 Dr. Glenn A. Rogers #3665

Northwestern State– Gamma Psi

Texas A&M-Commerce– Gamma Upsilon

Stanley D. Broome #3745 Rick C. Oeder #3415 Joseph N. Traigle #3418 Oklahoma–Beta Eta

Ryan A. Thompson #3750 Oklahoma City– Gamma Kappa

Gary B. McCoy #3696 Oklahoma State–Beta Xi

Sean McComas #3727 John C. Nickles #3703 Arron W. Slaten #3711 Presbyterian–Beta Pi

James Guy Revelle, IV #3722 Purdue–Epsilon Rho

Lukasz Stano #3733 Randolph-Macon–Zeta

J. Donald Etz #3759 James W. Robertson #3726

John C. Cain #3624 Frederick Russell Edgar Jr. #3791 Dr. H. Jack Lassiter, Jr. #3790 Thomas A. Scott #3448 Josh D. Shaul #3648 Jeffrey W. Sparks #3763 Texas State–Epsilon Iota

F. Michael Carr #3670 Texas Tech–Gamma Chi

Blas S. Catalani II #3739 C. Shannon DeVaney #3698 COL Michael H. Fox #3674 John T. Hamilton #3651 Brent B. Hamilton #3654 Charles L. Hamilton #3656 Mitchell L. Heidenheimer #3675 James L. McCarley #3447

Steven Grist #3638

M. Greg Reynolds #3621 West Virginia–Alpha Rho

Patrick Anthony DeLeonibus #3618 Alexander H. Ghiz Jr. #3689 James M. Ransbottom #3760 Western Carolina– Delta Alpha

J. B. Wood #3644 Westminster–Alpha Eta

Fred D. Binggeli #3712 Dr. Ted E. Garrett #3619 Matthew C. Keithly #3637 William Robert Miller #3650 William R. Piper #3667 John T. Rooney #3636 Blake E. Stonecipher #3717 James N. Tennyson #3631 Chad G. Pitschka #3639 W. Edward Place #3643 Hon. Kenneth M. Romines #3640 Dr. John R. Sharp #3642 Chadwick A. Wright #3641 Wofford–Delta

Richard W. Krapfel #3664

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CHAPTER ETERNAL Steven M. “Steve” Steele

Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson, Jr.

Delta Kappa–Stephen F. Austin State ‘86

Zeta–Randolph-Macon College ’49

Brother Steele passed away on October 19, 2019, after a lengthy, hardfought battle with cancer. He served as the Mikell Province Commander from 1989 to 1997. He later was elected in 2007 as the Chief Alumnus and served for two terms, through 2011. In 1998, in recognition of excellence in his leadership and service to the Order, then-Knight Commander James R. Estes awarded him with the Knight Commander’s Accolade. He was a significant and longtime supporter of the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation and member of the Crimson & Gold Society and Forever KA.

As Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Tech, Dr. Robertson passed away on November 2, 2019. Robertson grew up poor near the train tracks in Danville, Virginia. He had dreams of becoming a railroad engineer. At age 17, he asked for a job from the yardmaster, whom he knew well, who told him to go to college first. The rest became history.

Steele was a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington. He was “a big guy with an even bigger personality.” He was a retired Senior Special Agent/ Certified Fire Investigator/NRT, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. He began his career with the ATF in October 1987. He retired in Dallas on December 31, 2011, and continued to work in investigations for the Texas Farm Bureau. Steele was involved in several high-profile cases, many alongside fellow agent, Former Knight Commander J. Michael Duncan, including: the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles, California (1992), the standoff with the white-supremacist, Randy Weaver, in Ruby Ridge, Idaho (1992), the execution of a federal search warrant of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas (1993), and the bombing investigation of the Murray Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1995). He is survived by Renay, his wife of 23 years, sons, Hunter Byrd and wife Tanya and Hoyt Byrd; daughters, Sandy Aldridge and husband Dustin and Sommer Steele; several grandchildren; brother, Donald Steele; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was buried in Hopewell Cemetery in Joshua, Texas.

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During the 100th anniversary of the Civil War, President John F. Kennedy asked Robertson to serve as executive director of the United States Civil War Centennial Commission. Robertson used his diplomatic talents to shepherd 34 state and 100 local centennial committees into organizing a successful and dignified commemoration. For his accomplishments, Dr. Robertson was a past recipient of the Order’s Award for Distinguished Achievement. The award is the Order’s highest recognition for an alumnus in their field and in 72 years, there have been only nineteen recipients. The first was General George C. Marshall, in 1947.

Hon. W. Jackson Edwards III 1949, 09/27/2019 Fred C. Williamson, Jr. 1945, 01/23/2018 Arkansas– Alpha Omicron

Walter M. Lambert 1950, 10/07/2019 Auburn–Nu

Peyton D. Burford, Jr. 1950, 10/09/2019 Charles W. McDowell III 1976, 07/16/2019 Bethany–Beta Beta

David H. Stansbery 1945, 08/24/2017 Centenary–Alpha Iota

Lewis T. Baker, Jr. 1947, 07/05/2017 Dr. Edward H. Forgotson 1951, 07/04/2019 Robert G. Roper 1953, 11/01/2019 Citadel– Theta Commission

Benjamin A. Hagood 2012, 11/09/2019 Davidson–Sigma

Charles W. McCrary, Jr. 1953, 07/13/2016 Delaware–Beta Epsilon

William E. Utt 1950, 09/06/2019

His award was presented by then Knight Commander James R. Estes, on March 26, 1998, at an awards ceremony at VMI. He was quoted at that ceremony as saying, “The associations made, the friendships cultivated, the principles of life learned – all under the shadow of Lee – became indelible in my mind and remain so still. To be a member of Kappa Alpha Order is to blend tradition and inspiration into a neverending source of pride.” His first wife, Elizabeth “Libba,” predeceased him in 2008. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty Lee,” two sons, a daughter, a stepson, and a stepdaughter.

Alabama–Alpha Beta

Delta State–Delta Beta

Darrell Drew Rexrode 2019, 11/11/2019 Drury–Beta Iota

Michael B. Craig 1965, 08/20/2019 Duke–Alpha Phi

James E. Hardin 1953, 01/22/2019 Armond G. Schwartz III 2002, 03/25/2017 East Carolina– Gamma Rho

Raymond P. Gillikin 1959, 01/08/2018 Dr. Gene D. Lanier 1961, 08/14/2019 W W W. K A P PA A L P H AO R D E R .O R G

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Fratres Usque Ad Aram Fideles Eastern Kentucky– Delta Mu

Darren J. Baker 2002, 10/29/2019 Emory–Epsilon

John D. Cartledge 1956, 09/05/2019 Florida–Beta Zeta

Vaughn A. Freeman 1949, 10/19/2016 Dr. James E Harrell MD 1957, 05/11/2018 Peter A. Rust 1960, 07/27/2018 Florida State– Gamma Eta

Lewie Frank Casey, Sr. 1963, 03/18/2019 Furman–Iota

Reginald M. Christopher 1960, 07/21/2019 Lawrence E. Gilchrist 1948, 10/13/2017 Joseph James Lawler 1940, 06/03/2018 James W. Pendergrass, Jr. 1945, 01/30/2017 Col Edward Woodside Snelling USMC (Ret.) 1948, 04/14/2019 Georgetown– Beta Delta

Kyle T. Hubbard 1960, 08/12/2016 Frank R. Snyder II 1983, 08/28/2018 Julius Turner 1954, 01/31/2017 Georgia–Gamma

Dr. John Rufus Cole, Jr. 1957, 08/30/2019 Dr. Charles Augustus Hodges, Jr. 1951, 02/19/2018 Bert P. Longino 1946, 07/09/2013 Donald Lewis Moore 1972, 10/27/2019 Johns Hopkins– Alpha Lambda

Owen M. Sexsmith, Jr. 1970, 06/07/2019

Kentucky–Theta

Raymond H. Burch, Jr. 1948, 06/28/2018 John F. Davis 1954, 04/09/2015 John T. Jackson III 1940, 08/07/2019 Ollie W. McCormick II 1947, 07/26/2017 Richard E. Meers 1964, 09/06/2019 Charles K. Tudor 1948, 03/12/2017 Louisiana–Gamma Phi

Matthew P. Bourgeois 1988, 09/27/2019 J. Phil Carpenter III 1973, 03/16/2019 Louisiana State– Alpha Gamma

BG Joseph William Camp, Jr. 1958, 10/02/2019 Brad L. DeCell 1979, 10/19/2019 Alvin K. Furlow 1964, 10/07/2019 Joseph M. Henry, Jr. 1946, 11/19/2019 Marshall–Beta Upsilon

O. James Booton 1950, 09/18/2019 Roderick H. Hall 1956, 09/28/2019 Maryland–Beta Kappa

John F. McClellan 1962, 11/05/2019 McNeese State– Delta Xi

William W. Bordelon 1974, 05/15/2018 Billy J. Cornes 1994, 09/12/2019 Mercer–Kappa

Col. Rufus E. Lester, Jr. 1949, 09/02/2017 Miami–Gamma Theta

Kenneth D. Felton 1950, 06/25/2017 Midwestern State– Gamma Omega

Donald J. Hummel 1973, 09/05/2019

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Jerry W. Taylor 1965, 11/28/2019 Mississippi– Alpha Upsilon

Gerald L. Abraham 1962, 09/24/2015 COL Joseph D. Britton 1958, 05/15/2017 Jon A. Crocker 1961, 02/23/2018 Rex D. Harvey 1978, 05/11/2009 Mississippi State– Beta Tau

George T. Hampton 1965, 09/10/2019 Jeff H. Peterson 1967, 09/24/2019

Rhodes–Alpha Epsilon

VMI–Beta Commission

John H. Bryan, Jr. 1955, 10/01/2018

Samuel T. Adams, Jr. 1971, 07/15/2019 COL H. S. T. Carmichael III 1962, 11/30/2018 COL Charles G. Kulp, Jr. USAF (Ret.) 1955, 06/12/2019 Grover C. Outland, Jr. 1981, 05/23/2019 LTC Phillip E. Tucker 1972, 07/23/2019 Tyson D. Williams 2002, 05/18/2019

Richmond–Eta

Harold Walker Hamlett, Jr. 1955, 10/26/2018 South Carolina–Rho

Stanley V. Kiser 1972, 09/21/2019 Southern Methodist– Beta Lambda

D. Gene Renegar 1969, 09/04/2019 Stephen F. Austin State– Delta Kappa

Wake Forest–Tau

Missouri–Alpha Kappa

Texas State– Epsilon Iota

Robert A. Conrad 1948, 03/28/2019

John D. Zunker 1986, 10/08/2019

Dr. James R. Jackson 1950, 09/08/2019 Albert Clayton Reid, Jr. 1944, 08/22/2019 William M. Sherrill 1944, 09/01/2018

Missouri S&T– Beta Alpha

Texas Tech–Gamma Chi

Washington & Lee–Alpha

Patrick Guy Harris 2018, 09/23/2019

Douglas I. Buck 1947, 02/10/2019 Curt B. Jamison 1969, 09/23/2019 Daniel C. Stickley, Jr. 1952, 10/24/2011 Rev. George Sprowls Thompson, Sr. 1955, 07/01/2018

Harold K. Chernoff 1980, 11/17/2018 Newberry– Delta Epsilon

Andrew E Belles 1976, 07/29/2019

Steven M. Steele 1986, 10/19/2019

Transylvania– Alpha Theta

Marvin Perkins Garner Ed.D. 1934, 05/09/2017

North Carolina–Upsilon

Transylvania– Alpha Theta

Matthew A. Smith 1965, 11/07/2019

Howard S. Smith, Jr. 1950, 07/06/2017

North Carolina State– Alpha Omega

Tulane–Psi

R. Gibbon Pender 1947, 11/12/2019 North Texas– Gamma Lambda

William C. Deal 1961, 01/07/2019 Oklahoma–Beta Eta

Charles F. Sego 1961, 10/12/2019 Presbyterian–Beta Pi

William G. Besley 1983, 11/24/2018 Randolph-Macon–Zeta

Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson, Jr. 1949, 11/02/2019

West Texas A&M– Gamma Sigma

John W. Kelly III 1955, 11/21/2017

Printiss R. Gidney 1962, 10/08/2019

Vanderbilt–Chi

West Virginia– Alpha Rho

David H. Dorminey 1960, 10/27/2019 Dr. H. Ray Evans, Jr. 1949, 07/16/2019 Frank S. McLaughlin, Jr. 1955, 09/03/2019 Robert W. Moody 1946, 01/13/2019 Virginia–Lambda

Edwin Newton Church, Sr. 1957, 08/25/2019 John M. Martinez II 1967, 03/21/2019 John B. Snowden IV 1976, 11/06/2018

Clarence B. Brown, Jr. 1953, 11/17/2017 S. Bruce Clarke 1959, 07/03/2018 James T. Miller 1953, 03/04/2018 West Virginia Wesleyan–Beta Chi

Ernest E. Turney 1954, 05/22/2016 William Jewell– Alpha Delta

Rodney V. Byard 1950, 02/01/2010

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RECOGNITION In Memor y. In Honor.

Donation In Memory of:

by Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Strickland, Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. H. Jerome Strickland by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glenn Wright

Delta State University

Dr. James I. Robertson, Jr.

by Timothy K. Adams

by J. Hunter Yancey, Jr.

by Timothy K. Adams

Peyton D. Burford, Jr.

Sydney N. Schrag

Gamma Beta–Missouri State

David R. Ardoin

by David C. Dewitt 1LT Tyler Hall Brown, USA

Presnall Grady Cage

Dr. Jack Monroe Smith

Gamma Iota–San Diego State

by Houston N. Tuel, III

by J. West Summers, III

Harold K. Cherndoff

Steven M. Steele

Hume Field Coleman

of love and sympathy, but wither.

by Thomas L. Clarke, Jr.

Love and sympathy expressed

Timothy Cornwell

J. West Summers, Jr.

by William E. Steinkamp Reginald M. Christopher

by Kappa Alpha Order Alumni

H. McCall (Xi–Southwestern 1911):

Thomas D. Clay

by Timothy K. Adams

Today, the Kappa Alpha Order Education

by C. Kevin Campbell Franklin W. Denius

by The Cain Foundation

Foundation’s recognition program receives

Dr. Charles Howard Duckett

tax-deductible donations “In Honor” or

by Dr. James R. Jackson

“In Memory” of anyone and from anyone.

Earl Fain, IV

Generally, one brother makes a donation in honor of a brother or group and designates it to recognize friendship, achievement, or significance; or one may make a donation in memory of a beloved brother, in lieu of flowers or some other recognition. Gifts count toward a member’s annual giving level and typically are unrestricted (but not required).

by CPT Ronald C. and Linda Plunkett Graves Court of Honor Vaughn A. Freeman

by Jacqueline B. Freeman John P. Frye

by Brian A. King David Taylor Hagood

by Walter Wingfield Walker, Jr. Albert Glenn Howle

by Patrick A. O'Connor E. Fleming Mason

Special notice is sent to the honoree or the

by William H. Skipper, Jr. by Bryan Tramont

family of the deceased brother, and those

Donald Lewis Moore

are then able to send a prepared thank you note back to the donor, creating a sincere and deserved system of recognition and thanks.  Make your tribute at KAOEF.org/donate

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Walter M. Deriso, Jr.

by R. Dwain Hammons

the following quote from Councilor Vernon

through our scholarship fund, is life.”

by The Cain Foundation

by Larry S. Wiese

“Flowers are a beautiful conveyance

Scholarship Fund” was promoted with

Wofford F. Denius

by KA Alumni Chapter

by L. Blair Bailey by William E. Dreyer by J. Michael Duncan by Jesse S. Lyons by C. Douglas Simmons, III by Gregory R. Singleton by Dr. Idris R. Traylor, Jr. by Dr. Chad E. Wagoner by Larry S. Wiese by Eddie S. Wilson

As early as 1952, the former “Kappa Alpha

by Dr. Lee H. Baker

by Timothy K. Adams by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Alexander by Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Arnold by Mr. and Mrs. C. Taylor Brown by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Norman by Meade A. Spotts

by David K. Dere Brent W. Fellows

by Richard L. Briseno Jesse S. Lyons

by Robert H. Wall J. Gordon McGill

by The Cain Foundation J. Harris Morrison, III

by John H. Morrison, Jr.

Frederick L. Neely, Jr.

by Timothy K. Adams

by Harry Mims Jacob West Summers, IV

by Harry Mims

Howard C. Pickett, President FSPAC

by James R. Estes

Jerry W. Taylor

by Larry S. Wiese Dr. Francis B. "Jensie" Teague

Alexander Tinsley Raul, Number I Alpha Chapter 2020

by W. Chadwick Ellis

by Dr. Claude A. Sandy

Ben W. Satcher, Jr.

Bob and Joyce Theiler

by Joseph F. Rodgers, Jr.

by George P. Apperson III, PhD

Robert H. Yeatman

Gregory R. Singleton

by C. Kevin Campbell

by James E. Sylvanus

Jack R. Taylor

Donation In Honor of:

by Scott W. Warren Charles Palmer Tolbert

Alpha Upsilon– Mississippi

by Kevin P. Tolbert

by Dr. Lee H. Baker

by Timothy K. Adams

Andrew C. West

Atlanta Internship Program

Larry S. Wiese

by John W. Stephenson, Sr. Lee D. Badgett

by COL John L. Rowe, Jr. Derick S. Close

by Dr. James Michael Schmuck by Eddie S. Wilson Zeta Chapter– Randolph-Macon

by James A. Baber, IV

by George S. York, Jr. James B. Cain

by The Cain Foundation John C. Cain

by The Cain Foundation

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Your K A Scoreboard

PHOTOS COURTSEY OF CALVIN J. FIFAREK, VALDEZBUCSHOTS

Branneky Breaks School and Conference Records with 58-Yard Field Goal by Riley Driscoll and Sarah Backer, Westminster College

ust before halftime in the October

was also voted UMAC Play of the Week.

Westminster graduate. Brannkey decided

26, 2019, football game, Westminster

Watch the kick and read UMAC’s shout-out

to join the legacy after his freshman year

kicker Tim Branneky (Alpha Eta–

on Twitter.

at a larger college in the Midwest.

Westminster ’19) drilled a 58-yard field goal

“I’ve been working for the opportunity

“I wasn’t really given lots of chances

to give the Blue Jays a 6-0 lead over the

for that chance,” Branneky says. “To

to perform where I was,” Branneky

University of Minnesota, Morris.

make the most of the moment meant

reflects. “Knowing a lot about

Brannkey broke both a Westminster and and a conference record with the longest

the world to me.” Branneky belongs to a legacy

Westminster from my family and some friends, they encouraged

field goal in Division III this season. He also

of Westminster alumni sports

me to tour the campus, and when

made a 45-yard field goal, which is the

champions. His brothers, Tyler

I did, it just had a different feeling

second longest in school history behind his

(Alpha Eta–Westminster ’13)

58-yard kick. His two field goals helped the

and Tanner (Alpha Eta–

Blue Jays to a 17-14 win over the Cougars.

Westminster ’14), both

you made the switch,

are Blue Jays Baseball

Tim! And we can’t wait

Brannkey is a business administration

— in a good way.” Westminster is glad

major from St. Louis, Missouri. His

record holders and

performance earned him recognition as the

D3 Players of the

home game and Blue Jays

Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC)

Year. Their father,

Football seasons to come.

Special Teams Player of the Week and a spot

Timothy (Alpha

the D3Football.com Team of the Week.

Eta–Westminster

Branneky’s record-breaking field goal

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’88), also is a proud

for this weekend’s

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VOLUNTARY REMARKS

BOYS vs . ME N Age, experience, rites of passage, or determination… or all of the above? by Brian Tome

en are an endangered species. We have a life expectancy five years fewer than females. We commit suicide at four times the rate of females, are two times as likely to binge drink, and have higher rates of alcohol-related accidents and death. We are experiencing record levels of mental health issues. Something in America is chewing up and spitting out the men. You could pinpoint this crisis on any number of factors: social pressures, changing gender roles, absentee fathers, the polarization of the political landscape. To me, the biggest problem is that we’ve failed to teach a generation of boys what it takes to be a man.

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For most of us, the shift from boyhood to manhood is based solely on age. Until you’re 18, you’re a boy. After that pivotal birthday, you’re a man. But that’s just not the case. I know 45-year-old boys and 15-year-old men. The difference between a boy and a man isn’t based on age, salary, or marital status. The difference between a boy and a man is what they do—the decisions they make and the motivations behind them. In nearly every ancient culture, there existed a rite of passage that marked a young male’s transition from boyhood to manhood. In some cultures, the boy had to climb a mountain; in others, he had to drink the blood of the first deer he killed. The ceremony itself isn’t important—it’s the fact that the boy and his community knew that he was now a man.

Because no one declared me a man, I spent an embarrassing amount of time as a boy in a man’s body. When my son was born, I wanted differently for him.

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Boys vs. Men

I never had a moment like that. And I’m betting you didn’t either. Because no one declared me a man, I spent an embarrassing amount of time as a boy in a man’s body. When my son was born, I wanted differently for him. So, I set myself to becoming a student of manhood. Along the way, I identified five marks that set men apart from boys. I collected my thoughts and learnings into a book, “The Five Marks of a Man,” that I wrote as a response to the state of men in our culture. I believe that most males want to be men and not boys—and these five marks provide important benchmarks for us to measure our lives against. MARK 1: MEN HAVE A VISION Boys live for today. They want pleasure as quickly as they can get it. They look for the open doors and the easy opportunities and take them. But men are focused on the long term. They see the grander vision. Men put in the work to play the long game. They can focus on the task at hand, even if it won’t have immediate payoffs. Boys spend and men save. Boys date and men commit. Boys put off responsibility, while men accept it and thrive under it. MARK 2: MEN TAKE A MINORITY POSITION So much pain in our culture is related to boys being unwilling to stand out from the crowd. How many people knew about Harvey Weinstein and yet said nothing? How many people knew about abuses of power in the government or the church, and yet remained silent? Boys go with the flow. They pick the easy road and blend in with the crowd. Men, however, aren’t concerned about being the minority. They aren’t afraid to stand out, especially when it comes to a purpose larger than themselves. While boys passively turn away from problems, men turn toward them, committing themselves to being part of the solution.

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MARK 3: MEN ARE TEAM PLAYERS There’s a belief that the lone wolf experiences the full expression of freedom—he can go where he wants, do what he wants, and be the MVP of his own life. In reality, lone wolves are sick and dying. Healthy wolves run in a pack, and the same is true for men. Men would rather be on a team that wins than be the stand-out on a team that is consistently losing. Boys are lone wolves, men run in packs that support them and cheer them on. MARK 4: MEN WORK Boys consume, while men produce. Men put their nose to the grindstone and get their work done, while boys are always looking for ways to skip out. Men aren’t afraid to sweat. That doesn’t mean that men don’t play or have fun. I actually believe that’s integral to a healthy and thriving life. Boys live to play, working for the weekend. Men, on the other hand, play to live. They understand that getting filled up through healthy hobbies and fun is important because it allows them not only to enjoy their lives, but also to produce better work. MARK 5: MEN ARE PROTECTORS Boys are predators. They want their pleasure today—be that with a woman, with their finances, or the latest gadget. Men are protectors. They think about a woman’s tomorrows. They realize that every woman they date may end up being another man’s spouse. They come to the aid of those being bullied or pushed around. They stand up for the defenseless and marginalized. Men protect in the area of finances by not spending to zero, but setting cash aside for savings and generosity. Men protect spiritually by leading and investing in others, while boys wait for someone else to scratch their itch. Today is your day. Even if no one has ever formally declared you a man, I dare you to do it for yourself. Better yet, gather a pack of men that are committed to being men and do it for each other. Mark the moment in a way that’s memorable. Measure your lives against these benchmarks. Form a pack. It will change your home, community, and world. Men in America are an endangered species. But they don’t have to be.

Brian Tome is the founding and senior pastor of Crossroads Church, 2017's fastest-growing church in America. Tome has authored four books including his best-seller, “The Five Marks of a Man.” He also hosts The Aggressive Life podcast. As an entrepreneur, Brian has opened several non-profits and started Man Camp, a primitive weekend camping experience that has helped tens of thousands of men reclaim the code of manhood. An avid adventure motorcyclist, Tome rides tens of thousands of miles and camps more than 30 nights a year and recently released a seven-episode TV series on Amazon Prime documenting nine novice riders on an offroad motorcycle adventure. Tome was a leadership lecturer to the participates at the Order’s Emerging Leaders Academy last June. He is married with three children and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn more at briantome.com.

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SIR,YOU ARE A KA Q: W ho is one (or more) KA that you still talk to today, and why?

Q: W hat is a unique memory from your time as an undergraduate?

Delta Epsilon Chapter has a strong alumni network. Through its Alumni Association, Homecoming, annual reunions and everyday life, I stay in constant contact with many Delta Epsilon brothers. So many, in fact, that I can’t list them here in fear that I might leave one out.

Back in the nineteen seventies, then Graves Province Commander E. Fleming Mason (Beta Pi–Presbyterian ’29) would open every speech with, “I’ve been a KA for fifty years.” Only 18 years old at the time, I was unable to even imagine such a thing. But with that milestone now just around the corner, I understand and share Mr. Mason’s pride.

Q: Y ou’ve been a volunteer leader as the Graves Province (SC) Court of Honor for many years—why is the Court and being involved so important?

Wade H. Davis DELTA EPSILON–NEWBERRY ’75

• Preceptor, Graves Province (S.C.) Court of Honor, 2004–present • Loyal Order Member No. 287 • Member, Newberry, S.C. Alumni Chapter

In 2004, I was fortunate enough to be appointed Preceptor of the Graves Province Court of Honor by then Province Commander, Doug Bostick. The Court of Honor is a great vehicle for recognizing outstanding KAs from across South Carolina and for providing another way for brothers to reconnect. I very much appreciate the opportunity to serve as Preceptor and am humbled by the many outstanding KAs I have met and come to know over the last 15 years.

Q: W hat are some activities you enjoy outside of KA volunteering? I enjoy boating and being on the water with my family. We also enjoy travelling, and spending time in the North Carolina mountains.

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A candid conversation with a member of our Order

Q: W hy do you think supporting KA and the KAOEF is important for today’s students? I am very grateful for my KA experience and believe we need campus organizations such as ours, now more than ever. It is my hope that young men from across the country will continue to have the same opportunity as we and in doing so, experience a lifetime of KA brotherhood. And someday they, too, will be able to proudly say, “I’ve also been a KA for fifty years.”

“I am very grateful for my KA experience and believe we need campus organizations such as ours, now more than ever.” W W W. K A P PA A L P H AO R D E R .O R G

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BACKSTORY

Six members of the twenty-man North Texas–Gamma Lambda pledge class (Spring 1962) entered the university’s bicycle relay race in the fall of that year. They won first place and appeared to have fun doing so. From the left, Phil Hoover, Pat (Yarborough) McKinnish, Jimmy Womack (behind trophy), Bruce Deelaney (holding trophy), Jimmy Storms, and Robbie Collins.

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Could He Be The Future of KA? Refer the name of a graduating senior to join the Order today. Think of your network: family of coworkers, your family, your church, your neighbors and more. Alumni referrals are one way to support KA chapters anywhere. Help them to build their potential members list by completing this simple online form. The future belongs to you.

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