Caine Paul W. Caine — was born in Greencastle, Indiana. Jennings cook or housekeeper. The friendships he made through his work in these fra- ternity houses allowed him to gain information that contributed to the organi- zation of Kappa Alpha Nu.
However, Caine was forced to leave Indiana before finishing his sophomore year because of a fire in the fraternity house where he was employed. Caine later attended Columbia University and owned several catering businesses. He died suddenly in an explosion of gaseous materials at his business.
Blakemore Marcus P. Blakemore — was born in Franklin, Indiana, and at- tended public school in Anderson, Indiana. He entered Indiana University in the fall of but left in Blakemore practiced dentistry in Pittsburgh until his death in Henry T. Asher There is some dispute as to where and when Henry T. Asher ? Asher eventually moved to Bloomington, Indiana, where he attended high school and pursued higher education at Indiana University. He died in in Detroit, Michigan, where he had resided and taught in the public schools for several years.
He entered Indiana University in and completed three years of premedical study. Lee later attended Temple University but left because of deaths in his family. Dur- ing World War I, he enlisted in the th Field Artillery and served overseas as a sergeant first class and gunner. Edmonds The life of George W. Edmonds — was largely a mystery until , when fraternity officials were finally able to piece together some scant information. Before that time, it was known that he was born in Vanderburgh County near Evansville, Indiana, and matriculated at Indiana University in the fall of However, once he left the university in the summer of , he was not heard from again.
There were several reasons for their lack of success. Second, Edmonds never returned to Indiana because he was forced to support his family when his father died suddenly of pneumonia during the summer of Third, due to the circumstances of his life, Edmonds was prevented from moving in circles of higher education and was likely unaware that the fraternity had changed its name from Kappa Alpha Nu to Kappa Alpha Psi.
Edmonds spent most of his life working in coal mines and for the railroad before dying of pneumonia in Membership was increasing at a steady rate, and the first fraternity house was purchased in Bloomington, Indiana.
With this new name, an important historical journey had come to an end. In just a few short years, what had started as a small group of African American students striving for dignity and respect amid racial hostility had grown and spread across the midwestern United States. William L. Ross F. Howard H. Norton, , William M.
We have therefore made only those changers necessary to conform with the instructions dictated by the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Elder Watson Diggs was the guiding genius in writing the Ritual and establishing the organization.
He was ably assisted by Byron K. Armstrong who made many contributions toward the development of the signs and symbols of the Fraternity. Ezra D. Alexander, Henry T. Asher, Marcus P. Grant, Edward G. Irvin and John M. Lee were the other Founders and each played a role, more important than was realized, in making the organization a success. The official colors of Kappa Alpha Psi are crimson and cream.
The official flower is the red carnation. The Laurel Wreath is the highest honor that may be bestowed upon a member. Should any member achieve extraordinary distinction which is national or international in scope, any local chapter or Province may recommend him for the Laurel Wreath to the Laurel Wreath Commission which processes these recommendations. If the honor is granted, the Laurel Wreath will be presented with appropriate ceremonies at the next following meeting of the Grand Chapter.
The national meeting is the Grand Chapter Meeting. Meetings of Provinces are Province Councils. Only official badges and other insignia of the Fraternity manufactured by the official jeweler under contract with the Grand Chapter will be recognized, and they may be obtained only through the National Headquarters. Charter issued by the Grand Chapter Constitution and Statutes of Kappa Alpha Psi At least Five Rituals Holy Bible Complete roster of the active and inactive members initiated into the chapter and of members that have transferred to the chapter.
Bound volumes of the minutes of the meetings and the financial record of the individual members and of the chapter. Uniform Bookkeeping System 8. Insigne of the officers of the chapter 9. Coat-of-arms containing the shield of Kappa Alpha Psi Copy of Roberts Rules of Order Copy of the Kappa Alpha Psi Songbook Copy of the Scroller of Kappa Alpha Psi Copy of the Story of Kappa Alpha Psi History of the Chapter Supply of invisible ink this may be made by mixing one part of concentrated hydrochloric acid with nine parts of water or the juice of a lemon will serve Open flame a can of sterno, an alcohol lamp or a charcoal burner may be used Means of producing successively a blue light and a red light a camera flash apparatus covered with cellophane of the specified colors produces excellent results, or blue and red light bulbs may be used 4.
Supply of crackers Rope made into a noose Branding iron a wire will suffice Small piece of raw meat a slice of bacon Sufficient amount of sand or small gravel to be divided into two parts one part is to be slightly heated 9. Shallow pan large enough to step into Small amount of cracked ice Cotton batting cover the eyes before blindfolding Binders for the wrists Paddles, clubs, whips, and other instruments of torture are on display at the abode of the Thracians.
The Keeper of Records shall have sole custody of the key for this lock. The receptacle shall be designated as the Archives, and whenever practicable shall be opened in the presence of the Polemarch, Vice Polemarch or Strategus. Each succeeding Keeper of Records must give a receipt to his predecessor for the Fraternity property transferred at the time he assumes the duties of his office, and this transaction must be recorded in the minutes of that meeting.
An adequate receptacle shall be provided. The Lieutenant Strategus shall also have a key to this receptacle, and all Fraternity property must be available when needed. The insigne is worn by the Polemarch at all formal meetings and other occasions requiring official recognition of the office. The medallion shall be made of stainless steel or some durable plastic material. It is similarly suspended and worn on formal occasions. All initiations shall be formal meetings. The opening and closing ceremonies shall be used at all formal meetings.
It is the responsibility of the Strategus and Lieutenant Strategus to arrange or see that the assembly room is properly arranged for all formal meetings. This staff shall have a single tuft of ribbon. The Keeper of Records shall be stationed on the right side of the Polemarch and the Keeper of Exchequer on the left. The Strategus and Lieutenant Strategus shall be stationed at the entrance of the assembly room.
The Altar of Kappa Alpha Psi, which is the Sacred Delphic Shrine, shall be placed in the center of the room and covered with a crimson and cream coverlet. Each Officer should wear the insigne of his office. At meetings of the local chapters, the members shall address the Polemarch as Brother Polemarch.
At meetings of Province Councils, the presiding officer shall be addressed as Brother Province Polemarch. Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will come to order. The Strategus will see that the room is duly prepared and the members will array themselves appropriately for a meeting of this Great Clan. The Strategus sees that the room is properly prepared and the members take their proper places.
Brother Polemarch all is now in order. Raps twice. We desire to awaken within each member high ideals and an unquenchable desire to achieve both in college and in subsequent life in a place of usefulness and honor in the world. We believe that the virtues of Fraternity, Knowledge and Fidelity are potent means of realizing these ends.
Believing this, we, the members of Kappa Alpha Psi, do hereby solemnly dedicate ourselves to the task of honorable Achievement in every field or human endeavor — in science, in art, in the industries, in religion, in all else that serves to promote the welfare of humanity — and pledge ourselves to encourage among us a Spirit of Fraternity, a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the phenomena and forces of the universe, and an unswerving Fidelity to each other, to the cause of Achievement and to the interest of mankind.
Members remain standing and sing the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn. Oh, noble Kappa Alpha Psi, from thee we'll never part.
Now in the days of happiness, of pleasure and good cheer, I lift a cup of joy and health to every member here; To those who loved and toiled and strove for thee in other years, I give full honor and revere our noble brothers dear. I give full honor and revere our noble brothers dear. When all our student days are done and we from school must go, Still we will honor, love and sing thy praises o'er and o'er; We'll live for thee, we'll strive for thee, we'll all thy ways adore; We'll long for thee and toil until we reach the Golden Shore.
We'll long for thee and toil until we reach the Golden Shore. At some time during the pledgeship, each prospective member of Kappa Alpha Psi will be required to perform some act of kindness or some unselfish service for some individual, school or community. This act must be reported to the Pledgemaster and recorded in the minutes of the Scrollers' records. Are there any remarks? Members vote Those opposing will do likewise. Opposing members, if any, vote The Keeper of Records will see that all property is duly placed in the archives.
Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi adjourned. As a reward for this service, the pledge will be required to wear a small white pearl button on a string about his neck. He must be instructed to keep the button on his person at all times. He will be required to wear this token at the time of his initiation because it is a part of the ceremony.
This requirement serves a dual purpose because it makes the individual give some thought to those outside of his immediate circle and at the same time brings into closer relationship the preinitiation period and the actual initiatory ceremony.
It is for this reason the pledge ceremony has become a part of the Ritual. The meeting is informal as to attire and other paraphernalia except the altar piece and Bible. The first contact with the Fraternity must be conducted with great dignity. During your pledgeship you will be required to do some unselfish act for which you will receive a trifling token.
Keep this token on your person at all times. It may save your life. You have come to us of your own volition and I offer you now your last opportunity to change your mind.
Pauses Do you wish to continue? The Polemarch calls the meeting to order. The pledges are seated in a row in front of the Polemarch. If I willfully violate this oath, I expect to have all connections with this organization completely severed. I swear that I shall keep secret and inviolate all matters pertaining to Kappa Alpha Psi that may be revealed to me, so help me God Pledges rise and take their seats.
Reads the name of each prospective pledge. As his name is called each prospective pledge rises and remains standing. Pauses The motion is considered carried by common consent. Addressing the prospective pledges. Gentlemen, as Polemarch of Chapter, I take great pleasure in welcoming you into our fold. You are to be congratulated upon the wisdom of your choice. There will be times when you will not comprehend all that you Prompted by sponsor Yes Sir, I do.
From this moment on for the rest of your life, everything you do and the manner in which you do it will reflect upon these men and organization they represent.
Brother Pledge Master, I commend these gentlemen to your care for guidance and instruction in the glorious traditions of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brother Keeper of the Records, inscribe the names of these pledges on the Great Scroll of Kappa Alpha Psi and turn over to the Pledge Master the badges so that these men may be properly identified.
This badge of Kappa Alpha Psi must be worn with dignity and honor at all times. To the Sponsors of these pledges, I give the honor of bestowing this coveted prize. The Polemarch raps three times, all stand and sing the Kappa Alpha Psi Hymn while the badges are being attached.
The members congratulate the pledges. The Polemarch raps three times for order. All stand quietly. Raps once. At this place they are met by the Pledge Master and one member for each initiate who is to serve as a guide who stays with the pledge throughout the ceremony. The pledge is prepared for the initiatory ceremony by applying blindfolds to the eyes after placing a small pad of cotton over the eyelids. Care must be taken not to secure the blindfold too tightly. All vision must be obliterated.
The hands and wrists are securely bound in front of the individual. Because of the effectiveness of the initiatory ceremony depends upon the psychological pressure that can be built up in the initiate, it is absolutely essential that once the blindfold has been applied no one speaks to or touches the pledge except the guide who speaks only to give directions The pledge is disoriented and conducted to the place of meeting.
While awaiting the beginning of the initiatory ceremony, the pledges must be seated alone. If there are more than one to initiate, they should be separated sufficiently as to make conversation between them impossible. Absolute quiet should be maintained in the presence of the pledge. The story of the initiation has been beautifully told. For its full effectiveness, the enactment must be carried out with great dignity and seriousness.
It is the responsibility of each chapter to see to it that all of the necessary preparations have been made in advance and that the participants are thoroughly familiar with the parts they are to portray. In order to make the ceremony effective, the pledge must be allowed to build up an attitude of apprehension and anticipation. This can be done best by withholding from him any clue of what is to come by maintaining an absolute silence from the time the blindfold is applied until the ceremony is in progress.
The following properties are essential for an initiatory ceremony: 1. Sufficient copies of the Ritual 2. Holy Bible 3. Large Coat-of-arms 4. Small scroll for each initiate, similar to the large scroll except that the English translation shall be written over the Greek with invisible ink 6. Supply of invisible ink that will become visible upon the application of heat 7. Charcoal burner, or alcohol lamp or a can of sterno, or candle in a suitable container 8.
Length of ribbon, about 24 inches long 9. Shallow pan of ice water sufficiently large to be able to step into Small wire that can be heated to incandescence Bucket of sand 12 Small piece of raw meat a scrap of bone will serve Test tube containing warm water Photographic flash apparatus or electric light bulbs arranged so that they may be turned on and off by the Priest Red and blue light bulbs or pieces of red and blue cellophane to cover the light bulbs Graham cracker for each initiate Piece of rope fashioned into a noose Strips of cloth to bind the wrists and for blindfolds and small pledgets of cotton to cover the eyelids under the blindfold.
The wrists are bound in front of the body Whenever practicable the candidates for initiation, guides, and pledgemaster should arrange to meet at a place remote from where the initiation is be held.
The pledge is bound and blindfolded. The pledgemaster gives the final words of advice and assigns a guide to each candidate. From this time on, no word is spoken to the candidate except the necessary instructions from the guide. The guide stays with the candidate throughout the initiatory ceremony. The candidate should be completely disoriented as to be place of meeting.
Once there, he should be made to stand or sit alone for some time prior to the beginning of the ceremony. If more than one are to be initiated, they should be separated far enough apart to give the impression of being alone.
When all is in readiness, the guide leads the candidate to the door of the assembly room where he meets the Lieutenant Strategus. To get started finding Kappa Alpha Psi Ritual , you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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