Chapter Hosts Bo Terry Tennis Tournament
On July 30 – 31st, 2016, the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. partnered with the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to host their annual Samuel “Bo” Terry Tennis Tournament. Th e tournament featured singles and doubles competition and was held at Eureka Park in Roanoke, Virginia. Proceeds […]
The Roanoke Kappas Donate $3000 in College Scholarship Awards
Pictured Left to Right: Al Elliott, Tommy Bowles, Tyrell Adams, Rick Smith, Michael Manns, Brandon Keith, Carl Palmer. (Photo Credit: Emanuel Arnold) On Sunday, June 26, 2016, members of the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. presented $3000 in college scholarship awards to three deserving college-bound high school seniors. The scholarship […]
Kappa Cookout
Click the photo below to view photos from our recent chapter cookout at Longwood Park in Salem, Virginia.
The Roanoke Kappas Serve as Guest Judges at Local Talent Show
Several members of the Roanoke Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. had a great time serving as guest judges for the Annual Westside Elementary School Talent Show held at their end-of-the-year Eagle Fest! Pictured left to right: Fred McKenzie, Eugene Sellers, Rick Smith, and Emanuel Arnold
The Roanoke Kappas Volunteer as SOL Hall Monitors
Today, members of the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. volunteered with Westside Elementary School during their annual SOL testing. Carl Palmer, Emanuel Arnold, Gregory House, Maurice Coffey, and Eugene Sellers all served as SOL hall monitors to help assist the elementary school staff in maintaining a good testing environment.
Krimson and Kream Spring Ball – May 21st
Join the Roanoke Kappas for our annual scholarship award fundraiser, the Krimson and Kream Spring Ball on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 9 P.M. until 1 A.M.! Our requested donation amount is $30 per ticket. Our semi-formal event will feature: Live DJ Entertainment Heavy Hors D’oeuvres Silent Auction Step Show by the Roanoke Kappas Each year, […]
St. Jude Children’s Research
The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is raising funds to support St. Jude’s lifesaving mission of finding cures and saving children, and we need your support to help us reach our fundraising goal for the kids of St. Jude. How your donation helps: Thanks to donors like you, no family […]
Recap: 2016 Kappa Relays
The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity had its 33rd Annual Kappa Relays Track Meet on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. The Kappa Relays is a city-wide middle school track meet that awards athletes for their athletic and academic success. Coach Sherley Stuart helped start this event at William Fleming High School on a gravel […]
Food Donations Sent to Tornado Victims
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter worked with local volunteers to donate nonperishable items including canned goods and water to victims of a reported tornado that hit the town of Waverly, Virginia on February 24, 2016. The storm system killed three people and caused significant damage to the area. The Eastern […]
Roanoke Alumni Chapter Inducts New Members
The newest inductees of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter are, from left, Brian Armstrong, Brandon Keith, Rick Smith, and Eugene Sellers. Below, the members are pictured with the Eastern Province Polemarch (President), Rob Jenkins, Esq. (center) Below from left, Fred. McKenzie, Chapter Membership Intake Coordinator, Brian Armstrong, Brandon Keith, Rick Smith, Eugene, […]
2016 Roanoke Kappa Foundation Scholarship Application
Application packages postmarked after May 7th will NOT be accepted for consideration. Eligibility/Criteria To eligible for a Roanoke Kappa Foundation $1000 scholarship an applicant must: Be a graduating high school senior in the greater Roanoke Valley or New River Valley. The applicant must have an overall GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4-point grading […]
Elmwood Park Clean-Up
On Saturday, March 5, 2016, the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter teamed up with local volunteers to clean up Roanoke’s Elmwood Park. Southwest Virginia’s premier concert and festival venue, Elmwood Park is located in downtown Roanoke and was recently renovated to include a 4,000+ capacity amphitheater. Chapter member Emanuel Arnold organized the activity. It was a […]
The 2016 Annual Stuart/Dillard Kappa Relays
March 23, 2016 • William Fleming High School Track The Roanoke Alumni chapter will host its annual Kappa Relays on March 23, 2016 at William Fleming High School. The Kappa Relays is a city-wide middle school track meet that recognizes the athletic and academic performances of its participants. If you are interested in volunteering at […]
Local Events: Eta Omega Sigma Chapter
The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho – Eta Omega Sigma Chapter have some great upcoming events that they are hosting! See below for more details. March 3/12/16 @1-5pm Youth Symposium/ Mwanimugimu Essay Contest: Hollins Branch Library, Roanoke; Event is created as part of the sorority initiative to get children 12-18 interested in Mathematics and Engineering as well […]
Founders’ Day Fellowship
On Sunday, January 17th, the Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated locally celebrated the founding of their beloved fraternity. Chapter members fellowshipped at Sweet Union Baptist Church (Roanoke, Virginia) where Reverend Sylvia Ball is pastor. During the morning service, the chapter had an opportunity to inform the congregation about the history, […]
February 2016 Chapter Meeting
The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold its February meeting on Saturday, February 20th in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM. The meeting will start promptly at 10:30 AM. For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.
Happy Founders’ Day
Happy Founders’ Day to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated! Since the fraternity’s founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin. The fraternity has over 150,000 members with 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the United States, and international […]
January 2016 Chapter Meeting
The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold its January meeting on Thursday, January 21st in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00 PM. For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.
December 2015 Chapter Meeting
The Roanoke (VA) Alumni Chapter will hold its December meeting on Thursday, December 17th in downtown Roanoke. Refreshments will be served from 5:00 PM until 5:30 PM. The meeting will start promptly at 5:30 PM. For any inactive or visiting fraternity brothers who would like to attend our meeting, please contact us.
Westside Elementary School Fall Festival
On October 29th, the Roanoke (VA) Alumni chapter volunteered with the Westside Elementary School at their annual Fall Festival. Chapter members helped run the basketball shootout activity, which was one of the many activities available at the Fall Festival. The free festival was well-attended by K-5 students, their families, and the surrounding community.