McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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104 Greeks Sponsoring the annual “Old South” week with the ideas of respect and love for God and womanhood has helped Kappa Alpha to continue a Southern Tradition Founded October 14, 1969, on the McNeese campus, the Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order is a social fraternity rich in Old South tradition and heritage. Their Southern roots date back to the Civil War era when their spiritual father, General Robert E. Lee, excelled in the battlefields of the South. This quest for excellence is echoed throughout the Kappa Alpha Order — excellence in aca- demics, community service, and individ- ual achievement. The southern gentlemen of KA also firmly believe in the phrase, ‘‘Southern hospitality.’ The fraternity is the host of many social events, which include an an- nual softball tournament and Grande Manger. Kappa Alpha ended the spring semester with the traditional ‘‘Old South Week.” April 13-20 gave rise to ‘Old: South '85.” Events which highlighted the festivities were a fishing tournament, a golf tournament, a Hawaiian party at North Beach, Casino Night at the KA man- sion, and a brotherhood night. On April 19, Kappa Alpha ‘‘seceded’’ from McNeese and on April 20, ‘‘Old South 85 concluded with a lawn party at the house of ‘‘Spook ’ Stream and the Old South Ball. But above all, Kappa Alpha is a fraterni- ty with strong beliefs — belief in God, belief in family, and a belief in serious re- spect and love for womanhood. Remember, Southern chivalry is not dead; it is alive and well in KA! Decked out in all their ‘finery,’ Chris Wright, Pam Pujol, and David San Miguel dress up for the nerd party given at the Kappa Alpha mansion. (Photo by G. Edwards)

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Alpha Angels, Amanda Simpson and Sheryl! Wil- kins listen to a speaker during a lecture given as part of the AKA Week Greek collaboration. (Photo by T. Maricle) Alpha Angels, Front row: Charlotte Scott, Shery| Wilkins, Debra Pryor. Back row: Amanda Simpson, Ann Wilson, Jackie Bradley, Amanda Adams. (Photo by T. Maricle) Front row: Gregory Smith, Ben Higginbotham, David Dunnings. Second row: Marshall Simien, Toronto Spikes, Kevin Hickson. Third row: Gregory Mitchell, Floyd Mitchell. Back row: Alfred Mouton — Advisor, Rodney Johnson. (Photo by T. Maricle) Alpha Phi Alpha 103

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The announcement of Kappa Alpha’s secession from McNeese was carried out through an attempt to fire the traditional cannon. (Photo by G. Edwards) Front row: Greg Ardoin, Dreaux LeGros, John Chris Doucet, Ralph Ferrer. Third row: Conway Noble, David Rahbany, John Kuehn. Second row: Brent Marti, Bobby Kleinschmidt, Todd Ammons, Jeff Peltz, Jack Drouilhet, David San Miguel, Richie Gregory, Roger LeGros, Mark Monteilh, Costumed as a roll of toilet tissue, Kappa Alpha member David Berryhill enjoys a party held at the Kappa Alpha mansion. (Photo by T. Maricle) LeBleu, John McGehee, Monty Monteilh, David Berryhill, Scott Zaleski. Back row: Steve Eccles, Tom Moore, Charles Woods, Mark Phillips, Mike Marcantel. (Photo by T. Maricle) Kappa Alpha 105