Category: Timeline Stories

The Xi Epsilon chapter (#341) of Kappa Kappa Psi at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Florida was installed April 13, 2023 with National Vice President for Membership & Expansion Bang Co and Southeast District Governor Arupa Gopal-Campbell serving as the installing officers. Ritual materials were provided by the Kappa Tau Chapter at the University of South Florida.

Florida Memorial Advising Team

• • • Arupa Gopal-Campbell (Life Member, Kappa Tau | SED Governor) – Lead Advisor
    • Tar-Shae` Odom (Active Member, Zeta Eta | National VP for Student Affairs)
    • Kadeem Sabari (Life Member, Zeta Chi | ΚΚΨAA BOD Member)
    • Joe Figliolo (Alumni Member, Mu Eta | Expansion Committee Member)
    • Alyssia Price (Active Member, Gamma Nu | Curriculum Development Committee Member)

Charter members of the Kappa Pi chapter include: Rashaud Marcelin, Ryan Cruz, Mackenson Orne, Vinton Rolle, Kory Mitchell, Joshua Bobb, Ralph Elisson, Nathaniel Noel, Isaiah Weston, Brian Snell (Honorary), Wildmayer Marcelin (Honorary), and Steeve St-Fleur (Honorary).

The Kappa Pi chapter (#256) of Kappa Kappa Psi at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina was re-installed April 28, 2024, 2013 with National Vice President for Membership & Expansion Dr. Nic Rorrer serving as the installing officer. Ritual materials were provided by the Zeta Chi Chapter at the University of South Carolina. The Advising Team consisted of Evan Thompson from the Zeta Chi chapter; Dr. Donald Lee Jr. from the Zeta Eta chapter; and Brittany Woodruff from the Pi chapter.

Charter members of the Kappa Pi chapter include: MiQuel Johnson, Tyler Starks, Tayshawn Brown, James Wright, JeMichael Hayes, Keondre Benjamin, Alexander  Mills, Maurice Tucker, Kevin McLellan (honorary), Viticus Thomas (honorary), Abraham Dykes (honorary), Austin Green (honorary), Charles Outen (honorary), and John Joe, III. (honorary).

The Eta Iota chapter (#177) of Kappa Kappa Psi at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida was re-installed April 21, 2024, 2013 with National President Bang Co serving as the installing officer. Ritual materials were provided by the Delta Iota chapter at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and the Mu Beta chapter at Florida Atlantic University . The Advising Team consisted of Anthony ‘Tony’ Shelton from the Nu Kappa chapter; Hayden Elias-Rodriguez from the Gamma Nu chapter; Jessica Needham from the Eta Sigma chapter; Danielle Wade from the Mu Beta chapter; and Benjamin Williams from the Delta Iota chapter.

Charter members of the Eta Iota chapter include: Bree’Shawn Watson, Joshua Irvin Nogal, Jalen Braithwaite, Kieran Pierre, Christopher Sandoval, Walansky Richemond, Ethan Taylor, Jephthe Belizaire, Aamere Joyce, Shannon Kemp, jr., Devante Sanon, Dante Williams, Dexter Bailey (honorary), Mario Ford (honorary), Jeremy Blackwell (honorary), Joshua Henry (honorary), Joshua Rivera (honorary), and Donovan Wells (honorary).

The Xi Eta chapter (#343) of Kappa Kappa Psi at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennesee was installed April 27, 2024, 2013 with National Vice President for Membership & Expansion Dr. Nic Rorrer serving as the installing officer. Ritual materials were provided by the Lambda Rho chapter at Tennessee Technological University and the Eta Sigma chapter at the University of Central Florida. The Advising Team consisted of Hunter Moreland from the Kappa Mu chapter; Jahkeem Grant from the Iota Xi chapter; Miaka Kemp from the Kappa Mu chapter; and Megan Lefever from the Lambda Delta chapter.

Charter members of the Xi Eta chapter include: David Autman, Kathryn Cowan, John Craven, Branden Haskins, Jayme Harrison, Joshua Hatcher, Luke Kanzlemar, Erica Keane, Jacob Knight (Honorary), Matthew Law, Caroline Lee, Zachary Lowery, Matthew Pentlicki, Karla Perez, Dennis Roelle, Austin Sparks (Honorary), Kaitlin Steger, Phoebe Steger, Molly Swardstrom, Jane Vassallo.

The Theta Psi chapter (#215) of Kappa Kappa Psi at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia was re-installed April 21, 2024 with National Vice President for Professional Relations Dr. William Lake serving as the installing officer. Ritual materials were provided by the Kappa Psi chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University, the Zeta Psi chapter at Virginia State University, and the Eta Omega chapter at Howard University. The Advising Team consisted of Michael Bradford-Calhoun from the Iota Zeta chapter; Ed Savoy from the Eta Alpha chapter; Ema Ashley from the Eta Sigma chapter; Dr. William Lake from the Gamma Xi chapter; and Franklin Nesmith from the Eta Omega chapter.

Charter members of the Theta Psi chapter include: Alex Hawkins, Danel Powell, Gregory Knox, Jr., Ivan Brown, Jeremiah Seldon, Jordan Hargrove, Kirtlon Sanders, Malcolm McBeth, Michael Hathaway, Niles Winfield, TyQuan James, Travon Taylor-John, Christopher Carter, Fayesha Cole (honorary), CaShawn Parker (honorary), David Cole (honorary), Michael Crane (honorary), and Christopher Tucker (honorary).

• • Marina Peña Guiot (ΚΚΨ Life Member – Kappa Mu and Nu Alpha, KKΨAA BOD Chair)
  • Shawn McNeill (ΚΚΨ – Theta Tau)
  • Callie Christiansen (ΚΚΨ – Mu Nu)

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.

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.