Fall 2018 Khronicle

FALL 2018 SMI
EDITION KHRONICLES

Capital City Kappas

WRAL Coats For Senior Spotlight
Kids

Undergrad
Spotlight

Brothers,

I thank all that have
contributed to this issue. Your
contribution is felt beyond
providing photos and articles.
Supporting each others events
and providing inspiration is a
contribution to the chapter as a
whole.

YITB,

Brother Mitchell

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Kappa Brothers,

The beginning of 2019 has been emotionally challenging for the
brothers of Raleigh Alumni Chapter.  We mourned the loss of
our dear fraternity brother Edwin Dawson who entered the
Invisible Chapter at such an early age.   He leaves behind to miss
him his wife, two young sons, parents, sibling, family members,
fraternity brothers and friends.  Our Brothers Ken Moore and
Julian Haywood’s fathers passed and Joseph Lewter’s mother
passed.  We have prayed for them and shared our condolences
knowing that nothing we can do or say will ease their grief and
sorrow.  
We have done our best to be supportive of our brothers as they
go through these difficult times.  In these times of grief and
sorrow we have been taught, “Trust in the LORD with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
submit to him, and he will make your paths straight”.  As
brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. who are united in
the bond of this fraternity we look to God, to the legacy of our
Founders and to each other as the source of our strength,
wisdom and hope. 
While 2019 so far has been emotionally difficult we still have
work to do in meeting the challenge of Achievement in every
field of human endeavor.  Our Guide Right team is training for
leadership through our Kappa League, Scholarship and
Beautillion programs.  Our Kappa Charitable Trust Fund has
goals to meet and a strategic plan for serving our community.
 The chapter continues to implement social action initiatives
and programs to serve our schools, military veterans, homeless
and our undergraduate brothers.  On January 21st we
participated in the annual MLK march from the State Capital
building in downtown Raleigh.  We held an interest meeting and
have eight Aspirants in the MTA program to join our chapter.
 Our chapter Polemarch, Donzell Newkirk has decided to host
three meetings on the campuses of the two HBCU’s in Raleigh 

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and NC State.  We held the first meeting on NC State’s campus.  The
intent is to engage our undergraduate brothers where they are and
share 
our commitment to their success   On February 23rd, we secured a
charter bus and traveled to Charlotte for an NBA basketball 
game.  About a dozen Charlotte Alumni members met us there,
including former MEP Polemarch Carlos Watson, and we enjoyed
fellowship and a good basketball game.  In March we will travel to
Asheville, NC for the Middle Eastern Province Council Meeting.  In
June the Kappa Charitable Trust Fund will host its annual fundraiser
at the Kappa Center and it is billed as The Greatest Luau on Earth. 
he Raleigh Alumni Chapter is taking care of the business of Kappa
even when our hearts are heavy and when the challenges are difficult.
 We remember that our Founders faced difficult times and obstacles
in 1911 when our great fraternity began under the shackles of racism
and segregation.  We are their heirs and it is our task to continue
their legacy of Achievement for future Kappa Men to embrace and
raise our Shield even higher.

Yours in the Bond,

Brother Clem Lacy

Vice Polemarch

Raleigh Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  

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TABLE OF

contents

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Senior Kappa RAC participates in Undergrad Affairs
Affairs WRAL Coats for 
Kids
11
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Chapter Photo C Rodger Wilson Kappa League
Gallery Leadership
Conference

SMI KHRONICLES | FALL 2018 EDITION

 During the 2018 Delta
Gamma Reunion the alumni
of Delta Gamma gave an
award to Elder Watson
Diggs Awardee Brother
William E. Hooker. The
award is the highest
individual recognition
given by the Delta Gamma
alumni brothers. It is given
to a brother for them
showing undying support to
the Delta Gamma chapter.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

BROTHER THOMAS BURT Spring 1981 Raleigh Alumni Chapter

NAME: Thomas Burt
HOMETOWN: Raleigh, NC
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY: Winston-Salem State University
INTIATION DATE: March 13th, 1981
CHAPTER OF INITIATION: Raleigh, NC Alumni
WHY DID YOU CHOSE KAPPA: I became a member of this
Great Clan because Kappa trains for leadership and
achievement in every field of human endeavor.
OFFICES HELD IN KAPPA: Province Board Alumni Member,
Vice Polemarch of Raleigh Alumni Chapter, Lt. Strategus for
Raleigh Alumni, Advisor at Delta Gamma and Gamma Omicron
GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS IN KAPPA: 1985 Kappa Man of the
Year Raleigh Alumni, Life Membership 1998, and being elected
to the Middle Eastern Province Board.
MENTORS: Brother William E. Hooker and Brother William
Rainbow
QOUTE: “Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will forever be in my
heart until the day I die”

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WRAL Coats For  Kids Telethon

By Brother Polemarch Newkirk

 A coat. It seems so basic. But thousands of children in

the WRAL viewing area needed warm winter wear for

the cold months.

Coats for the Children is WRAL’s major community

campaign to support families in need. This year marked

the 30th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon. They

ask viewers to donate gently used, clean coats, hats and

gloves to outfit children for winter or make a monetary

donation. For the second straight year the Capital City

Kappas volunteered their time answering the phones

and accepting donations. We also included the Greater Pictured Donzell Newkirk Polemarch of the Raleigh Alumni
Raleigh Kappa League this year. Polemarch Newkirk Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc and Kappa Charitable
wanted to continue making a positive impact in the Trust Fund President, Reginald Wright Esq. presenting a check

to The Salvation Army.

community and to inspire service in the public interest.

He spoke with The Kappa Charitable Trust Fund, Inc.,

the charitable giving arm of the Raleigh (NC) Alumni

Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and they

agreed they wanted to end the year on a positive giving

note. Led by President Reginald Wright Esq. the KCTF

presented a  check during the telecast in the amount of

$2,000 to support children in need.

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UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

BROTHER DJ SIMON  SPRING 2018 GAMMA OMICRON  CHAPTER 

Hometown
Morven, NC
Initiation Date/Chapter
April 21, 2018
Major
Sports management
What made you choose your university to attend and major?
My oldest sister graduated from Saint Augustine University. I have interest in working in that field.
Post-graduation plans?
 I would like to become an athletic director for my hometown high school.
In addition to Kappa were you involved in other activities on campus?
I was Mr. Sigma Gamma Rho freshman year.  I was involved in community activities as I enjoy helping out those
in need
What brought you to Kappa?
On the yard there were two members of the fraternity that represented Kappa well and were genuine towards
me. I became interested and did my research on the fraternity.
How has Kappa influenced you after becoming a member?
Kappa Alpha Psi has changed my mindset. It has inspired me to be successful in the future. 
Interest/hobbies outside of Kappa?
I enjoy playing sports and spending time with family.
In 10 years where and what would you like to be doing?
I would like to see myself as that athletic director and impacting lives in any way that I can.

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UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

BROTHER CEDRIC CRAIG SPRING 2017 KAPPA XI CHAPTER 

Hometown
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Initiation Date/Chapter
April 6, 2017/Kappa Xi
Major
History with a Minor in English
What made you choose your university to attend and major?
I chose North Carolina State for the opportunities I knew it would provide from internships, travel, clubs, as well as they, gave me a full
ride scholarship to attend.  I chose to become a History major due to always having a fascination and interest in the history of the
world and analyzing how the world came to be where it is today and the patterns that show where it’ll go in the future.
Post-graduation plans?
My post-graduation plans are to take a year off before going to graduate school. I plan to work as well as work on an internship as well
during that year
In addition to Kappa were you involved in other activities on campus?
I am involved in the Society of Afrikcan American Culture as a general member where our goal is to help empower and improve the
black community and unifying it.  I am also involved in the Peer Mentor program where I am assigned two to three incoming Freshman
and/or Sophomores, who are a part of the minority, and advise and mentor them about North Carolina State’s campus. 
What brought you to Kappa?
The only ties to greekdom I had before knowing about Kappa were my mother who is a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she had
always told me what it meant to be a part of a Greek organization but I didn’t fully understand until high school where I met a man of
Kappa, named Rodney McCrowre.  Brother McCrowre was one of my counselors in the school and upon meeting and getting to know
him I learned about how being a man of Kappa led to many great opportunities in his life as well as being someone who was influential
in another person’s life.  I wanted those same opportunities for myself as well as the prestige that came with being a man of Kappa.
How has Kappa influenced you after becoming a member?
Once becoming a member I felt an obligation to be a better man in every aspect from education, personally, socially, and spiritually.  I
didn’t want to take the opportunity of being a part of this great Klan for granted thus I after becoming a member I forced myself to be
more focused on building myself into a better man for myself and for Kappa as a whole
Interest/hobbies outside of Kappa?
My interests include reading I am an avid reader when I can find the time from reading science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, etc.  I
have some interest in the dance as well taking salsa, tango, and bachata classes.
In 10 years where and what would you like to be doing?
In 10 years, I will be established in my career as a professor of History teaching at an elite university.  

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UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

BROTHER JOSH EDWARDS SPRING 2017 DELTA GAMMA CHAPTER 

Hometown
Greensboro, North Carolina
Initiation Date/Chapter
April 10th, 2017/Delta Gamma
Degree obtained
B.A in Mass Communications
What made you choose your university to attend and major?
I choose Shaw University because I was offered a football scholarship by then Head Coach Robert Massey. I selected Mass
Communications because I want and will become a Sports Broadcaster on a major television network.
Post-graduation plans?
I want to first continue my passion for football and try to become a professional football player and try to get my foot in the door
within the broadcasting business.
In addition to Kappa were you involved in other activities on campus?
On campus, I was in a couple of groups. My first group was AIA, which stands for Athletes in Action, which is a Christian based
organization for student athletes nation wide. The other organization was the Chi Alpha Sigma which honored student athletes
with high GPA.
What brought you to Kappa?
One of the first things that brought me into Kappa was that I wanted to be the first out of my immediate family that was Greek. I
wanted to be a trailblazer for my sisters and cousins. The other thing that brought me into Kappa was the Motto, which is
“Achievement in every field of human endeavor.”. Everything that I do I strive to be the very best I can.
How has Kappa influenced you after becoming a member?
Kappa has influenced me after becoming a member as far as making sure I am on my stuff and making sure I am chasing and
following my dreams. Seeing all the brothers in Raleigh Alumni who have and reached their dream job is inspiring.
Any interest outside of Kappa?
My interest outside of Kappa is to play football, play video games, workout, and eat
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In ten years, I see myself being a millionaire, and honoring God as many ways as I can.

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Delta Gamma 1: Shamarr Pearce
welcomes Fall 2: Brandon Langley
2018 "3 Weapons 3: Jordan Kennard
of Mass
SeducKion"

In addition to their chapter Brothers special  thanks to their
advisors Brothers Young, Reid, and Upshur.

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RAC CITY

by Marissa Greene

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Middle Eastern Province

2018 C Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference

Brother Charles Rodger Wilson was initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi through the Beta Chapter at
the University of Illinois in the spring of 1918. Brother Wilson served as our 16th Polemarch and
has made many contributions to the fraternity. The Undergraduate Leadership Conference was
renamed the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference (CRWLC) in his honor. Annually this
conference is held by each province across the fraternity. It is used as a tool to train both new
and experienced members of the fraternity. On November 9th 2018 the Middle Eastern Province
held our 2018 CRWLC on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC. The
university is a HBCU whose history dates back to the mid 1800’s and today is home to over 1,500
students. The host chapter was the Alpha Epsilon Chapter who call the campus home for over
ninety years. Leading into C Rodger Wilson the province held its’ Membership Training Academy
(MTA) intake for the fall. The province welcomed 53 new brothers into the bond. This conference
served as a good transition from MTA for these new brothers. Many valuable lessons were taught
this weekend that could be used in everyday life in and outside of the organization. Brothers
presented in four sessions held at the historic Biddle Hall which is the signature building on
campus. The sessions were as follows Diversity & Inclusion, Robert Rules of Order, Knowing your
Why, and Financial Literacy. All of the sessions were well put together, informative, and
entertaining. In addition to traditional presentations some were very interactive and required
crowd participation.   The highlight of the weekend was a special visit from Grand Polemarch
Thomas L. Battles Jr. Grand Polemarch covered various important topics that effect our
Fraternity as a whole.

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KAPPA LEAGUE

Our Kappa League continues its strong been asked to write an essay on their
tradition.  Recently the group was interpretation of the phrase “Esse quam
exposed to  stocks and dividends. They videri”. This essay must be at least 250
were provided with a spreadsheet which words and a prize of at least $50 will be
contained real-life stocks and dividends. given for the best essay. The winner will
 This research served as an introduction present their essay to the Raleigh Alumni
to the annual stock market challenge Chapter of Kappa.  This will further
game. The winner of this challenge will expose them to public speaking.
receive a prize of at least $100. Their
parents were encouraged to play
independent of the competition so they
could compete with their sons. This may
further their interest. The group also
learned about government. There was a
discussion about the branches of
government on both the state and
national level. Specific emphasis was
placed on the power of judges, the need
to vote, and knowing who your local
officials are. The Kappa Leaguers have 

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BonusPASGtEo27ry: Political Action

Local Kappa Chapters  Hold Joint Voter Registration

The three Alumni Chapters in bigger scheme. The area chapters

Wake County (NC) partnered hope to build off of this event. We

with a local Walmart to hold a hope there could be community

voter registration drive. Politics discussion, education, and more

and voting are a frequent drives. The Walmart location was

subject amongst many of the chosen based on the amount of

brothers. Given the number of foot traffic as well as its proximity

brothers in the area and the to an underserved area of Wake

population this became a very County. During the registration

important task to take.  Wake drive in addition to registering

County is the second most voters they educated citizens on

populous county in the state of voting resources and important

North Carolina and home of the dates. It was very important to

state capital. The three chapters prepare the citizens for future

involved were Cary (NC), elections as well as the current

Raleigh (NC), and Wake Forest one. At this event there were

Rolesville (NC). The theme was approximately ten nonvoters

Education, Registration, and registered each hour.  Special

Mobilization. This initiative was thanks to Walmart for partnering

part of #KappaKount program in this endeavor.

and pushed by NPHC as well.

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