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

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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

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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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Being involved with school functions or Civic causes means the Kappa Sigmas are Always Up to Something Kappa Sigma International traces her lineage back to the early 1400's in Bolo- gna, Italy where the order was first start- ed. It spread through the European Uni- versities until the Renaissance, then it lay dormant for several centuries. An Ameri- can college student rediscovered the or- der and introduced it to the University of Virginia at Charlottesville on December 10, 1869. The American Kappa Sigma was founded with the beliefs and tradition of the earlier European order. Kappa Sig- ma has chapters on 212 campuses around the U.S. and Canada. The Theta Rho chapter of Kappa Sigma at McNeese was founded in 1966. It has grown to be the largest and most active fraternity on campus. Theta Rho’s mem- bers are active and hold office in many Campus organizations: SUB, SGA, Stu- dent Senate, Circle K, Rotary, ROTC, Pre- Med Society, Accounting Society, Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, and many others. Two of the past four Mr. McNeese’s and three of the last five SGA presidents have been Kappa Sigma’s. Kappa Sigma works in the community as well, playing a major role in the Sailors Make Good Neighbors campaign, Kidney Foundation, and also contributing $1,500 to the American Cancer Society. Each year Theta Rho sponsors the biggest party on campus, the annual South Seas Party. The Kappa Sigma Brotherhood builds leaders under the beliefs in the impor- 106 Greeks tance of God, country, and education. Good times were on the agenda of the Kappa Sigma Anniversary Dance for Kappa Sigma mem- bers George Mack and Bryan McCauley. (Photo by T. Maricle) Front row: Troy Boudreaux, Craig Belaire, Steve Jones, Greg Robertson, John Stevens, Allen Barnes, Maria Norwood, Jenny Boudreaux, Karla Hart, Carol Forsyth, Ginger Foreman. Second row: Paul Snyder, James Peacock, Mark Prinzel, Dwayne Belaire, Lonnie delaHoussaye, Bryan McCauley, Greg Judice, Gerry Hebert, Paul Bernard, Mark Lundy, John Ezernack, David Fruge, Lori Ardoin. Third row: Kurt LeJeune, Johnny Chandler, Keith Holden, Greg Williams, Greg Wise, Kenneth Fournerat, John Melton, Jeff Snyder, Lee Phillips, David leyoub, Mark leyoub, George Mack. Fourth row: Richard Churchman, Greg Mack, Steve Taveney, Judd Hanna, Barry Hanks, Charles Peterson, James Hartley, Mike Holden, Mike Nelson, Michael Lundy, Mickey Brown, Trey Broadhurst. Back row: Randall Boudreaux, James Jones, Hank Hurley, John Walla, Troy Gayle, Scott Minaldi. (Photo by T. — Maricle) ;