OUR PHILOSOPHY

Kappa Alpha Order provides a way of life significant to the development of young men. Emulating chivalric ideals and genteel ethics, KA translates these timeless philosophies into the mainstream of American colleges and universities. These gentlemanly traits are the hallmark for men who have chosen our unique lifestyle. The philosophy of the Order is that the acquisition of knowledge and the development of character are the great goals of life. Through fellowship and brotherhood, KA seeks to teach young men to be leaders; to be brave, self reliant, and to continually strive to better themselves.

OUR HERITAGE

KA traces its beginning to 1865, when four men at Washington College, in Lexington, Va., decided to bind their friendship by a "mutual pledge of faith and loyalty." Our founders sought to create an organization rooted in the highest ideals of the time. Those same traits of honor, chivalry, and gentility have remained timeless throughout the ages and are the core of Kappa Alpha.

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FRATERNITY LIFE

Fraternities will help you find your niche on campus... be your home away from home... offer resources to help you achieve your academic goals... encourage you to get involved in campus organizations... let you play on that winning intramural team... and give you a group of friends that will cheer you on when you're successful and who will support you when the going gets tough.

BENEFITS

• You'll have a supportive group of friends during college, and beyond
• You'll have excellent scholastic resources available to help you achieve your academic goals
• You'll learn important leadership skills and get a chance to practice them as a chapter officer or committee member
• You'll be able to attend regional and national leadership conferences and meet fraternity brothers from throughout the country
• You'll be encouraged to get involved in other clubs and campus organizations
• You'll participate in intramurals and events like Greek Week and Homecoming with other fraternity members
• You'll be exposed to career opportunities through interaction with fraternity alumni

CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

From the very beginning, Kappa Alpha was designed to be an adjunct to and promoter of higher education. Our primary focus is to ensure the academic achievement of all our members. This philosophy is consistent with a founding principle that the acquisition of knowledge is of the greatest importance. In fact, to be initiated, each member must have at least a cumulative _.__ average. In addition, our chapter scholarship program is reinforced with incentives from the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF). Among the highest national fraternities in giving, the Foundation annually awards over $100,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

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NOTABLE ALUMNI

Thousands of fraternity men have made their marks as actors and musicians. Here is a sampling of Kappa Alphas who have made their mark (listed by name, chapter, professional info):