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Xi Gamma chapter installed at Cleveland State University

On behalf of the National Council, I am proud to announce the successful chartering and installation of the Xi Gamma chapter at Cleveland State University on Sunday, January 30th! The process started at the beginning of last semester with a petitioning group of twenty-three band members, led by Maddie Baldwin and with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Birch Browning.

This process would not have been possible without the help of our amazing Advising Team. This group was led by NCD Governors, Marc Reanud and Michelle Banis and consisted of three additional advisors. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.

  • Akilah Thomas, Past NCD VPM (Beta Kappa)
  • Viet Nguyen, Past NCD VPM (Eta)
  • Jack Gornick, Past NCD President (Alpha Zeta)

We would like to extend our appreciation to the Iota Lambda chapter at the University of Mount Union for providing Ritual supplies for the installation.

Lastly, we would like to give thanks to the several chapters that made the trip to support the installation of the Xi Gamma chapter. It was extremely heartwarming to see everyone come together to welcome our new Brothers. Thank you to the following chapters:

  • Beta Kappa (Bowling Green State University)
  • Beta Psi (Kent State University)
  • Zeta Omicron (University of Akron)

Charter members include: Alex Mckenzie Mullenex, Allison Marie Alston, Amanda Johancen, Benjamin Jurecki, Citlali Moreno, Cruz Moreno, Dana Tonkinson, Daniel Kywa, Jessica Spore, Joseph Adam Fletcher, Julia Christina Bellisario, Kaitlin Borsch , Kyle Zeitz, Lauren Sandra Hinkle, Madison Skye Baldwin, Michael Dontenville, Michael McCann, Mollee Rose Ryan, Nicole Dolansky, Susan Pack, Victoria Rose Uhase, Vincent Marvaldi, Zachary Villard, Dr. Trevor Kimbrall Marcho, and Dr. Birch Patterson Browning.

Maddie and Dr. Browning will start this semester as Chapter President and Chapter Sponsor, respectively. Please help us congratulate and welcome them to the Brotherhood! AEA.

Lambda Omicron re-installed at Valdosta State University

The National Council is proud to announce the successful re-chartering and installation of the Lambda Omicron chapter at Valdosta State University! The process started at the beginning of this semester with a petitioning group of eleven band members, led by Daniel Slone and with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Benjamin Harper. The event took place on Sunday, December 12th in Valdosta, GA, and was the first in-person chapter installation that we have had in quite some time.

This process would not have been possible without the help of our amazing Advising Team. This group was led by Past National President, Evan Thompson and consisted of five advisors. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.

  • Justyn Pual Davis, SED Governor (Zeta Chi)
  • Miaka Kemp, KKPsiAA Member (Kappa Mu)
  • Michael Bradford-Calhoun, Past SED President (Iota Zeta)
  • Brittany Woodruff, SEDAA Board Member (Pi)

Several chapters offered to help out by providing supplies for the Ritual and installation. We would like to extend our appreciation to the following chapters for their assistance:

  • Pi (Auburn University)
  • Zeta Chi (University of South Carolina)
  • Eta Sigma (University of Central Florida)
  • Kappa Mu (University of Georgia)

Lastly, we would like to give thanks to the several chapters that made the trip to support the installation of the Lambda Omicron chapter. It was extremely heartwarming to see everyone come together to welcome our new Brothers. Thank you to the following chapters:

  • Pi (Auburn University)
  • Alpha Eta (University of Florida)
  • Alpha Sigma (University of Tampa)
  • Zeta Chi (University of South Carolina)
  • Eta Sigma (University of Central Florida)
  • Kappa Mu (University of Georgia)
  • Nu Alpha (Georgia State University)
  • Beta Xi (University of Florida – Tau Beta Sigma)

Daniel and Dr. Harper will start next semester as Chapter President and Chapter Sponsor, respectively. Please help us congratulate and welcome them to the Brotherhood! Go Blazers and AEA

Charter members of the Lambda Omicron chapter include:  Daniel Allen Slone, X’Zayvier Michael Devon Ingram, Lauren Anne Marie McGuire, Jaylon Dewaun Farley, Kasey Owen Cote, Myles Darrell Johnson, Blair Catelyn Cavannaugh, Christopher Michael Allen, Jesse Duncan Ratliff, Brandon Thomas Allen, Elizabeth Elaine Bagley, and Benjamin G Harper.

Epsilon chapter re-installed at Mississippi State University

The Epsilon chapter (#5) at Mississippi State University was re-installed April 20, 1994 with National Vice President for Colonization & Membership Tim Greenwell serving as the installing officer. The Beta Beta chapter served as the installing chapter.

Charter members of the Epsilon chapter include: Kent Sills, William Moody, Ramona Fairchild, William Newkirk, Stephen Wright, John Underwood, Tommy Gilmore, James Martin, David Andrews, David Bretheim, Anneliese Craig, Michael Davis, Matt Everett, Jason Gainey, Lorenzo Gayden, Brian Granger, Scott Graves, Byron Green, Tommy Hutchins, Kelli Johnson, Tim Lavigne, Clark Lee, Nancy Lishkoff, Marc Massie, Júlian Mingô, Ronnie Morales, Darius Mott, Jeffrey Peeden, Orlando Ratliff, Debbie Salisbury, Payne Seal, Laurie Smith, Michael Smith, Anna Stafford, Sean Stanford, Marti Welch, Mike Yeager, and Bob Gilmore.

Epsilon chapter installed at The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi

The Epsilon chapter (#5) at The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi was installed April 20, 1923 with Grand President Scott Squyres serving as the installing officer. The chapter was referred to as the “Blank Chapter” for many years due to Mississippi state law that prohibited fraternities.

Charter members of the Epsilon chapter include: James Floyd; Louis Goodman; Henry Grabowski; John Craig; John Hill; Walter Scott, Jr.; Edward Majeski; Lewis Miller; Mireau Woodbury; Wyatt Wilkinson; Edmond Venne; Thomas Robbins; and George Woodward, Jr.

Epsilon Gamma re-installed at Alabama State University

The Epsilon Gamma Chapter (#123) at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, was re-installed on January 27, 2019. This was the second installation of the 100th year of the Fraternity and joins an ever growing Southeast District!

Brothers from a number of chapters across the District served together as the ritual chapters and 21 brothers from the Zeta Upsilon, Theta Theta, Mu Omega, and Nu Alpha chapters were present. Southeast District Governor Latrondrick Hunter (Zeta Eta), served as the Installing Officer and Nic Rorrer (Xi) served as the Colony Advisor and will continue to work with the chapter for the coming first year as a part of our Brotherhood.

Charter members of the Epsilon Gamma chapter include:  Johntavious Austin; Xavier Flynn; Norris Holimon; Jerrion Joy; Brian King; Jalen Ryans; Christopher Stewart; Anthony White; Travis Williams; James Wyrick; Demond Conner; Michael Jenkins; Brian Martin; James B. Oliver; Cornelius Robinson; and Freddie Williams, Jr.

Nu Upsilon chapter installed at Ball State University

We are pleased to announce the installation of the Nu Upsilon Chapter (#332) at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, on December 1, 2018. This was the first installation of the 100th year of the Fraternity and joins a growing North Central District! The new chapter includes 11 members who are now Brothers of our Fraternity.

Brothers from a number of chapters across the North Central District served together as the ritual chapters and 39 brothers from the Nu, Alpha Beta, Alpha Zeta, Beta Rho, Gamma Pi, Zeta Epsilon, Kappa Nu, and Lambda Lambda chapters were present. National Vice President for Colonization and Membership, Marco Krcatovich II (Nu), served as the Installing Officer and Dee Hibbard (Theta Beta) and Noah Leininger (Lambda Lambda) shared duties as the Colony Advisor and will continue to work with the chapter for the coming first year as a part of our Brotherhood.

Charter members of the Nu Upsilon chapter include: Hannah Frash, Ali Gehr, Tanner Holbrook, Nathan E. Johnson, Hunter Madison, Brittany O’Connor, Morgan Rogers, Zachary Schneider, Sarah Wagner, Clare Walsh, Katelyn Warner, and Dr. Caroline Hand.

Theta Tau chapter re-installed at Fayetteville State University

The Theta Tau Chapter (#211) at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina was reinstalled May 6, 2018. This was the third installation of the 2017-19 biennium!

Brothers from the Iota Omicron chapter at Appalachian State University served as the ritual chapter, and brothers and alumni from Iota Zeta, Eta Alpha, Eta Omicron, Zeta Sigma, Delta Iota and alumni from Theta Tau were present.  Edward Savoy, Member of the Board of Trustees, served as the Installing Officer and the Colony Advisor.

Charter member of the Theta Tau chapter include:  Joshua Byrd; Karih Amar Farmer; Bryan Alexander Flippin; Karee Brown-Jones; Jaquon Judd; Kadaris McEachin; Christopher Daniel McNeil; Marquise Scott; James Anderson; Marcus Anderson; Ronald Carter; Marcus Joyner; Jorim Edgar Reid, Sr.; and Adrian T. Williams.

Nu Tau chapter installed at High Point University

The Nu Tau Chapter (#331) at High Point University in High Point, North Carolina was installed April 21, 2018. This was the second installation of the biennium.

Brothers from Kappa Zeta at Wake Forest University and Iota Omicron at Appalachian State University served as the ritual chapters, and brothers from Kappa Zeta, Iota Zeta, Iota Omicron, Omicron, and Zeta Eta were present at the installation. Southeast District Governor Latrondrick Hunter served as the Installing Officer and Chris Carpenter served as the Colony Advisor.

Charter members of the Nu Tau chapter include:  Makenzie Brockel, Maggie Brown, Stephanie Caldwell, Jymon Tirae Clark, Shawn Collins, Seth Constant, Adam Cunningham, Dillon Dickerson, Bella Grifasi, Jeffrey Horn, Carolina Hull, Jessie Losinski, Mikaela Olmsted, Katie Pinto, Holly Truland, Christina Wolff, and Danny Frye.

49th Biennial Convention Held

The 49th Biennial Convention of Kappa Kappa Psi was held at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace – Disney Springs in Orlando, FL from July 18-22. The following members were elected to the National Council & Board of Trustees on July 22, 2017:
National President: Evan Thompson (Zeta Chi)
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership: Marco Krcatovich (Nu)
National Vice President for Programs: Nicholas Bratcher (Zeta Eta / Lambda Theta)
National Vice President for Student Affairs: Jessica Lee (Eta Alpha)
National Vice President for Professional Relations: Doug Stotter (Nu)
BOT Chair: Adam D. Cantley (Omicron)
BOT Vice Chair: Daniel A. George (Delta Sigma)
BOT Member: Eric Morson (Delta Omicron)
BOT Member: Dr. Malinda Matney (Nu)
BOT Member: Edward Savoy ( Eta Alpha / Eta Omicron)
Immediate Past National President: Jack D. Lee, III (Delta Sigma)

Nu Sigma Chapter installed at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

The Nu Sigma Chapter (#330) at California Polytechnic State University – Pomona in Pomona, California was installed November 18, 2017. This was the first installation of the 2017-19 biennium, and 15th Chapter in the Western District!

Brothers from Mu Phi at Fullerton College served as the ritual chapter, and brothers from Theta Beta, Iota Alpha, Iota Pi, and Psi were present. Western District Governor, Charlene Ronne, and Western District Secretary-Treasurer, Micki Welther were also in attendance. Dr. Nicholas Bratcher, National Vice President for Programs, served as the Installing Officer.

Charter members of the Nu Sigma chapter include:  Christian A. Cade, Nicole Sara Gage, Carlos Alberto Gomez, Mariela Yvette Gomez, Kingsley Oliver Hickman, Eduardo Javier Lara, Gerardo Aldrian Maldonado, Aaron Thomas McCain, Isaac Ramirez, Jordan M. Rivera, Anthony Rodarte, Viral Shukla, Ethan Leroy-Golden Sichler, Marlaina Tomblin, Erica Jasmin Vergara, Eli Alexander Zupke, Rickey H. Badua, and Will Oscar Wright-Hooks.