Yellow Jackets set to face Kentucky in TaxSlayer Bowl
If you don’t have tickets to the game, try to connect with your brothers and have a watch party! Cheer on the Ramblin Wreck as it tries to beat an SEC team in a bowl game for the second time in three years. If you go to the game, or if you’re watching it with […]
During this Christmas season, please give to Alpha Sigma
In this season of giving, please remember your brothers at Kappa Alpha Order. Thanks to Alpha Sigma Chapter, you learned about the seven principles of reverence, gentility, service, leadership, knowledge, perseverance and excellence. With a gift this Christmas season, you’ll be helping other young men discover these great principles – ones that no doubt had an […]
Larry Kelly ’62: “KA Helped Get Me Through College”
Being a KA helped Larry Kelly ’62 get through college. He joined in the late ’50s because, from the very beginning, he felt a connection with the brothers. “I found them to be very friendly. I didn’t get the same warm and fuzzy feeling from any of the other fraternities I talked with,” he said. And those […]
Joseph Satterfield’s ’10 KA Brothers Provide Support During One of Life’s Toughest Moments
On October 24, brother Joseph Satterfield ’10 was getting ready to board a plane when he suffered a stroke. He is currently recovering at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, where he has been living and working as a medical engineer for the past few years. Joseph is currently regaining function of his right arm and leg […]
Give Thanks to KA
What’s life like for you today? Chances are, KA played a role in getting you to where you are. Whether you landed your dream job, met your significant other, or gained lifelong friends, there are many reasons to be thankful for your KA experience. Here are our top four: Living by our shared aim of […]
Homecoming This Weekend!
Homecoming Weekend will be October 27-29. From the Ramblin’ Reck Parade to the game against Duke, the weekend is bound to be a great one. Mark your calendars now and join us to celebrate your Yellow Jacket pride and reconnect with your fellow KA brothers. Click here for more information about this year’s festivities.
Milton Pope ’52 Shares Lt. Everett Shields’ Story
This summer, we shared the story of Jim Hunter, a fallen Vietnam War hero who earned many exceptional awards for his gallantry. This story prompted brother Milton Pope ’52 to share the story of his brother First Lt. Everett (Buddy) Lee Shields ’50, who was also regarded as a war hero when he served in the Korean War […]
Alpha Sigma Welcomes 14 New Pledges
This summer, we hosted a lot of rush events, including attending a couple of Braves Games, an event at Dixie Motor Speedway, Roller Derby date night, and karaoke at the house. By the end of the summer, we had 8 guys take bids, and by the end of formal rush, we had a total of […]
Dogs Dixie and Scarlett Were Part of the KA Family In the 1980s
We recently asked our alumni members to caption this photo, and Frederick Hampton ’83 said that he was the brother pictured petting the house dogs, Dixie and Scarlett, back in 1981. Frederick said that, although he doesn’t remember how the dogs actually came to live at the house, they were adopted and cared for by all the […]
David McCandless Says KA Experience Teaches Many Valuable Lessons
KA has undoubtedly changed our lives and provided us with leadership skills that have benefited our professional success. David McCandless ’11 said, “Through KA, I learned to respect the chain of command, how to empower people, that change does happen but sometimes takes time, and to choose your battles wisely. The most important things I gained from […]