SMI Khronicles Jan Issue Volume 1 Issue 2

The Raleigh Alumni

SMI Khronicles
"The Year of GRIT"

Kappa Xi
hosts C
Roger
Wilson

Leadership
Conference

Image: MEP Group
Photo at CRWLC
CAPITAL CITY KAPPAS | JANUARY 2018 | VOL 1 ISSUE 2

The Raleigh Alumni Khronicle IN THIS ISSUE

Est. 2017 Local Police Chiefs and government officials on the Learn 2 Live Panel. 10 Cover
Story
First Reporter
Bro. Quentin A. Mitchell 4 Message from Polemarch
5 Message from Vice Polemarch
Chapter Photographers 6 Cover Story
Bro. Kerell Sampson 9 Achievement Spotlight
Bro. Larry Silver 10 Gallery
Bro. Anthony McCall 12 Collegiate Development
Bro. Jonathan Wilkins 13 Sr. Kappa Spotlight

2017-2018 Chapter Officers
Bro. Donzell Newkirk - Polemarch
Bro. Clem Lacy - Vice Polemarch

Bro. Stacey Alston - Keeper of
Records

Bro. Johnny Taylor - Keeper of
Exchequer

Bro. Deion Williams - Ass. KOR/KOE
Bro. Ariel Aponte - Strategus

Bro. Roderick Taylor - Lt. Strategus
Bro. Aaron Thornton - Historian
Bro. Quentin Mitchell - Reporter

2017-2018 Chapter BOD
Bro. Donzell Newkirk - Polemarch
Bro. Clem Lacy - Vice Polemarch

Bro. Stacey Alston - Keeper of
Records

Bro. Johnny Taylor - Keeper of
Exchequer

Bro. Victor Hyman - Board Member
Bro. Bryan Marshall - Board Member
Bro. Dr. Kemah Washington - Board
Member (Immediate Past Polemarch)

Bro. Reginald Wright Esq. - Board
Member (KCTF President.

Kappa Center
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Raleigh NC 27610
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FROM THE POLEMARCH

 2017 has been a year of transformation for RAC. It’s been five months since we
began our new journey as your board, and I am humbled by the commitment
you NUPEs have shown to each other and our community.  While our journey to
"ACHIEVEMENT in every field of human endeavor" isn’t always easy, I’m
confident that we will meet our goals and close out the second half of the
fraternal year strong. As I reflect back on the first half of the fraternal year, I’m
pleased with the progress we’ve made, including:

Honoring our brother Province Polemarch Michael F. Brown with an appointment dinner
Donating 77 Stuffed Backpacks to kick off the school year with a goal of 70
As a chapter pledging $2,875 to support iKare
Assisted Kappa Xi in hosting a successful CRWLC
The Greater Raleigh Kappa League successfully hosted the inaugural William E. Hooker
Kappa League Summit and worked with the MEP to host the Sheldon "Jackpot" McAlpin
Town Hall with NOBLE. 
We supported 16 families for Thanksgiving and stocked over 140 Christmas Stockings with
toys for kids for Christmas.
After a 5-year hiatus, we were back in the spotlight with WRAL Coats for the Children
Telethon with 13 brothers answering the phones and accepting donations.
We launched a successful "My Brother's Closet" initiative to support the less fortunate in
conjunction with the Raleigh Rescue Mission. 
We had a successful RAC Ugly Christmas Sweater Potluck with Family.
We have a total of 83 Financial brothers

We are a dedicated, passionate group of brothers who stop at nothing to deliver
the best possible results for our chapter, and more importantly, our community.
As we enter the second half of the fraternal year lets close
strong and get ready to win some awards at Province Council. 

Yours in the Bond,

DONZELL NEWKIRK CAPITALCITYKAPPAS.COM
POLEMARCH

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FROM THE VICE POLEMARCH

Kappa men around the world celebrated the founding of our great fraternity 107
years ago. In sports and sales we are often reminded to return to the basics or
fundamentals.  When shooting free throws line up square, have your shooting
elbow facing the target,  bend your knees, focus on the front of the rim and so
on.  Of the five fundamental purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. the
primary one is, "Achievement in every field of human endeavor".

In the Raleigh Alumni Chapter we are executing the basics and have many
achievements to be proud of.  Our Guide Right Program finished in the top 10 in
each category for the medium size chapter category. For the second straight
year (RAC) and KCTF sent kids to the Kappa Kamp.  We continue to give our time
and money to support Bugg Elementary School providing back packs filled with
school supplies, donating funds for books and monthly reading sessions with the
kindergarten class.   During Thanksgiving we donated food to needy families, we
provided Christmas stockings filled with gifts to children through the Salvation
Army, we raised an estimated $40,000 dollars while on air at the WRAL Coats 4
Kids Telethon, our Beautillion Militaire Leadership Training Program has been
hugely successful and our Kappa League is growing in numbers and impact.

Brothers, our Founders would be proud of what our chapter is doing in our
community. Yet, I believe we can and should do more.  What are  you doing, as a
brother in this fraternity to contribute to the legacy our founders envisioned.
 Each generation of Kappa men has a responsibility to add to the contributions
of by gone generations.  Let each of us accept the challenge of doing the basic
work of our great fraternity, showing brotherly love, leading and  inspiring
young men and women by our examples of achievement and dedication to
making our community and world a better place.

Humbly submitted and Yours in the Bond,

CLEM LACY
VICE POLEMARCH

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ALL ROADS LED TO NC STATE "I appreciate Kappa Alpha
Psi Fraternity Inc. and the
#MEPCRWLC National Association of Black
Law Enforcement Executives
(NOBLE) hosting this forum.
Barriers were broken own
and bridges were built." -
Apex Police Chief John
Letteney.

On Friday November 10th the Middle Eastern
Province held its annual Charles Rodger Wilson
Leadership Conference (CRWLC) in Raleigh, NC.
This conference was hosted by the Kappa Xi
chapter on the campus of North Carolina State
University. This was held directly after the
province MTA held its Fall 2017 intake.  Our
province welcomed 133 newly initiated brothers.
 CRWLC started off with sharing event with the
Inaugural William E. Hooker Kappa League
Summit. Both attended a  “Learn 2 Live Forum”

“Learn 2 Live” is a collaborative nationwide effort
with the National Organization of Black Law
Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). “Learn 2 Live”
addresses the relationship between law
enforcement and people of color in the US. Local
law enforcement spoke and gave instruction on
how to handle basic situation with law
enforcement.  There were interactive sessions as
well as a town hall question and answer session
 "I appreciate Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and
the National Association of Black Law
Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) hosting this
forum.  Barriers were broken own and bridges
were built." said Apex Police Chief John Letteney.
 

This C Roger Wilson  provided five breakout
sessions provided by brothers of the Middle
Eastern Province.  The following breakout
sessions were held “Essence of Service”, “Started
a Business and Non Profit”, “Robert’s Rules of
Order”, “Brand Management”, and “Operational
Leadership”.  In addition to these sessions officer
training was held for the province..

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William E. Hooker KL Summit GUIDERIGHT

T   he Middle Eastern Province held its This summit was held at the same time  The event kicked off with the Learn 2 Live
and location as our provinces C.Rodger Forum on Friday evening with the Kappa
inaugural William E. Hooker Kappa Wilson Leadership Conference. Although Leaguers visiting Title Boxing that evening
League Summit in Raleigh, NC on the there was one event shared with C to help Knock Out St. Jude. The outing
campus of North Carolina State Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference was strategically planned in order to both
University. This was the first time that the William E. Hooker Kappa League entertain and have thekids expend energy
there was such a gathering for Kappa summit held its own program.. for the night. 
League in our province with 94
registrants and 67 young men in Our inaugural summit would not have On Saturday they had four breakout
attendance. been possible without our sponsors: The sessions that kicked off with Brother Dr.
Kappa Foundation, The Kellogg Derek Greenfield (Sp 16' Raleigh (NC)
The summit was named after Elder Foundation, The Middle Eastern Province, Alumni) pumping them up his his
Watson Diggs awardee Brother William Lenovo, AMD, PNC Bank, Coastal Federal motivation speech on "Living for the
Credit Union and The Duke Energy Moment". Session two was led by two
ESp. Hrinogobk1e9yr5.6BMtrhortaohuergrihHsDosoeakltearGGwaramsemineaitnaianetdedis Foundation.  brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Bro. Arthur J.
Bryson,  Relationships Manager PNC
currently member of Raleigh, NC Alumni Carolinas(Spring 73' Alpha Nu) and 
Chapter. Brother William Fisher, Community
Engagement Officer (Fall 85' Epsilon Beta)
on the differences between banks and
credit unions.

 The Kappa Leaguers enjoyed lunch with
the members of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc. on campus in the cafeteria
and then finished off the evening with
words from Brother Oscar Neely National
Guide Right Committee Vice Chair and a
introduction to coding seminar from
Deshawn Brown from Tech Talent South. 

 Brother Carl Clark of Charlotte Alumni
who serves as one of three Co Chairs for
his chapters Kappa League said “He was
really impressed with the William E.
Hooker Kappa League Summit. I have
participated in Kappa League in other
parts of the country and this is special.”

Above:  Kappa  Leaguers listening to speaker

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ACHIEVEMENT SPOTLIGHT

Team USA Brings Home The Gold

Reporter: Tell us a little about yourself? Reporter: Tell us  about the Armed Forces Championship?
Little: I pledged Alpha Phi/Spr 99 VA State University and I am currently a Little: The Armed Forces Championship pits all branches of the military against
Captain in the US Army. I have been serving in the military for about 18 years each other in a 7-day tournament.  It’s 7 games in 7 days and its high level
now with time in the Air Force and Army.  I grew up in Virginia Beach, VA competition.  The Big Sky Conference has provided the officials for the past 4
where I attended Tallwood High School. I played Basketball and ran track years.  The Air Force had the streak of 8 in a row, and we broke that streak last
during my tenure. year and started our own.  In the past two tournaments, our combined record is 13-
Reporter: How did you get into coaching? and your coaching history? 1 with back to back championships.
Little: I got into coaching after I suffered a PCL tear in 2011. This was my Reporter: Recently you participated in  SHAPE International Basketball
first major injury and being older at the time it was difficult to get back to my Tournament
peak performance.  I received my first coaching job in 2011 as Head Men’s Little: The SHAPE IBT is a basketball tournament that has been happening for 54
Basketball Coach for the Fort Benning Knights. We were in the Southeast years.  It includes all countries assigned to NATO that have a basketball team.
Military Athletic Conference, and we won the 2013 SEMAC Tournament and  This year was my first year as Head Coach for the team.  Last year I was unable to
went on to place 3rd in the National Military Basketball Tournament.  In 2013, attend due to military duties.  The winning Armed Forces Tournament head coach
I was hired by Coach Robert Moore to be a Volunteer Assistant coach with the is normally chosen to lead the team.  The team is made up of the top 12 players at
Columbus ST University Men’s Basketball team.  CSU is a NCAA Div II the Armed Forces Championships that are available to play.
program in one of the toughest conferences, the Peachbelt.  During my time Reporter: What were your influences in basketball as a coach or player?
there we won a PBC Regular Season championship as well as multiple NCAA Little: I have had numerous of coaches that influenced me in my career as a player
tournament berths. Due to military duties, I left the program in 2017 when I and coach.  My High school coach Johnny Pope taught me about being mentally
moved to Raleigh NC.  During this same time period, I was hired as Head tough and always staying focus.  My college coach Ralph Tranham was tough, and
Coach for the All Army Men’s Basketball team, which I currently hold today. taught me about accountability.  During my military career, Greg Wheeless,
Since 2013, my current record is 37-7 with this team and we have won back to Dennis Jones, John Bailey, and Curtis McGlown were all influential and shaping
back Armed Forces Championships for the first time in 20 years. me into the coach I am today.  I have some mentors in the NCAA Division 1 world
Reporter: Tell us about your playing days? that I talk to regular as well.
Little: During high school and college, I was more of a role player that Reporter: What do you see as your future in basketball?
provided scoring when needed.  When I came into the military, I was afforded Little: Once I retire from the Army in 2020, I play to make a splash in the NCAA
the opportunity to play professional in Italy and my career took off.  During Division 1 scene.  I will be the first coach to take a NCAA Division1 program and
my playing days I won multiple championships at every level.  I was selected with the National Championship.
to the All Air Force and All Armed Forces team. 

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GALLERY - HOLIDAYS

by Marissa Greene

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GALLERY - J5

by Marissa Greene

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COLLEGIATE DEVELOPMENT Bro. Sean Calloway
Kappa Xi - Fall 2015
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Name: Sean Calloway
From: Rochester, NY
Initiation Date: November 20th, 2015
School: NC State University
Major: B.S. in Agricultural & Environmental 
Technology with a Minor in Science
Technology & Society. 
Graduation Date: December ?, 2017
Why NC State?  I wanted to go to a larger
University that was well versed in the sciences.
I felt that black youth were very apprehensive
to involve themselves in agricultural sciences
do to historical oppression and I wanted to
help jump start the movement back into the
field. I like being outdoors and helping the
environment so I felt this would be a good
place to do so.  
Why did you join Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc.? I had friends that had decided to join
Kappa who I knew before hand. I saw how
Kappa had helped them transform themselves
into better forms of themselves and decided to
start my own research. After more research
and realizing some of my peers also wanted to
be Kappa Men I decided to enter the journey
with with.  
How has Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
influenced you?  Kappa has had even more of
an influenced than I imagined. I learned even
more leadership skills in interpersonal and
cross cultural communication as well as just
basic knowledge of what others view as formal
and informal dress. Kappa really is a
brotherhood and I thought it was cliche before
I actually joined. I learned more about myself in
a short period of time than I feel could have
been learned anywhere else and I am thankful
for that.

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SR. KAPPA SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with Bro. William "Bill" Hooker 

Reporter: What is your full name? Reporter: How has Kappa enhanced and or improved
Hooker: William E Hooker. your life since you have come into the bond?
Reporter: What is your place of birth?
Hooker: Raleigh, NC Hooker: Over the years I have met many good
Reporter: Are you married with kids? brothers that have given me the opportunity to learn
Hooker: Yes and we have two sons. and lead.  
Reporter: Where did you attend College?
Hooker:  I attended Shaw University Reporter: How can Kappa improve the lives of Black
Reporter: Where and when did you become a men in America?
member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.?
Hooker:  I was initiated through Delta Gamma in Hooker:  Kappa has given us a forum to teach
Spring 1956. leadership.
Reporter: What was your early exposure to Kappa?
Hooker: When I arrived on the campus of Shaw Reporter: What advice do you have for our
University. undergraduate brothers?
Reporter: What motivated you to become a member
of Kappa Alpha Psi? Hooker: They should be attentive and always listen.
Hooker: I watched their demeanor and how they The corporate world is much different then they may
carried themselves. have been use to seeing growing up. Our current
undergraduate brothers who will be future leaders in
the organization should seek more corporate
sponsorships for our Conclaves. This should be done
with the goal in mind to make it more affordable for
future undergraduates to attend. They should seek to
learn career and leadership skills through these
sponsors during the Conclave.

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