This is a list of notable alumni of Kappa Alpha Order.
Media
* Rob Huebel (Delta Omicron) Comedian, Actor (Human Giant)
* Ace Amerson (Delta Theta), Real World Paris TV Personality
* Michael Beck (Alpha Mu) actor
* Pat Boone (Gamma Lambda) movie star and recording artist
* Marty Brennaman announcer for the Cincinnati Reds
* Bill Engvall (Xi) actor and comedian - best known for "Here's your sign!"
* George Grizzard (Upsilon) actor, Tony award winner - Best Actor 1996
* Taylor Hackford film director
* George Hamilton IV (Upsilon) country music singer
* William Joyce (Betal Lambda) author, artist, illustrator, creator of Rolie Polie Olie and numerous Disney / Pixar films
* Bill Lawrence (Alpha Zeta) television writer, producer and director
* Frank McCarty (Beta) movie producer, won an Oscar for producing Patton, 1970’s Best Picture
* Page McConnell (Beta Lambda) member of music group "Phish"
* Delbert Mann (Chi) film director - Oscar award winer - Best Director 1955 for Best Picture - Marty
* Richard Moll (Alpha Xi) actor, best known as "Bull Shannon" on television's Night Court
* Anthony Perkins (Alpha Psi) actor, acted in over 50 films, but best known as Norman Bates in "Psycho"
* Charlie Rose (Alpha Phi) talk show host
* Randolph Scott (Alpha Sigma) actor
* Ned Vaughn (Phi) actor
* Mark L. Walberg (Delta Tau ) TV host, actor & comic
* Douglas Wallop (Beta Kappa) writer - Tony award winner - Best Writer 1956 - Best Musical Damn Yankees.
* Cliff Erwin (Delta Pi) Television Photojournalist
Business
* Robert Crandall (Alpha Zeta) former president, chairman and CEO of American Airlines
* Ely Callaway (Epsilon) Founder, Callaway Golf
* Jordan Wheat Lambert (Zeta) Founder, Listerine
* Brad Martin (Gamma Gamma) Former CEO, Sak's
* Ken May (Gamma Gamma) CEO, FedEx Kinko's
* S. Morgan Morton (Gamma Gamma) Former CEO of Warner Lambert
* Jerry Richardson (Delta) Carolina Panthers Owner/Founder
* Robert Woodruff (Epsilon) President, Coca Cola
* Clyde B. Anderson (Alpha Beta) President & CEO of Books-A-Million
Education
* Dr. William Baldt (Beta Epsilon), President of Goldey-Beacom College, and founder of chapter Zeta Gamma
* William James Barrow American chemist and paper conservator
* Dr. Robert Bottoms (Phi) President, DePauw University
* Dr. Bernie Dunlap (Alpha Alpha) President of Wofford College
* Dr. John E. Johns (Iota) Former President of Furman University
* Matt Hagen (Delta Kappa) Koozie and Sunglasses Commitee
* Robbie Jeffreys - Outstanding academic accomplishments at the University of Kentucky
Government
* Henry McMaster (Rho) Attorney General of South Carolina
* Carl Albert (Beta Eta) former U.S. congressman (Oklahoma) Speaker of the House 1971-1977
*Robert Aderholt (Phi) U.S. congressman (Alabama)
* Roy Blunt (Alpha Eta) U.S. congressman (Missouri)
* J. Caleb Boggs (Beta Epsilon) former governor and U.S. senator (Delaware)
* Rick Boucher (Beta Rho) U.S. congressman (Virginia)
* Adm. Richard E. Byrd (Lambda) U.S. Navy, Antarctic explorer; Medal of Honor recipient
* William Clements (Beta Lambda) former governor (Texas)
* Clark M. Clifford (Alpha Theta) former counsel to U.S. presidents Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy; former secretary of defense
* Larry Combest (Gamma Chi) U.S. congressman (Texas)
* Bart Gordon (Delta Lambda) U.S. congressman (Tennessee)
* J. Edgar Hoover (Alpha Nu) former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
* Buddy MacKay (Beta Zeta) former governor and lieutenant governor (Florida); former U.S. congressman (Florida)
* Gen. George C. Marshall (Beta) former U.S. secretary of state, former U.S. secretary of defense, former general of the U.S. Army, author of the "Marshall Plan", Nobel Peace Prize recipient
* G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery (Beta Tau) former U.S. congressman, author of the GI Bill of Rights
* Ellison D. Smith (Delta/Rho) U.S. Senator South Carolina
* Bill Owens (Delta Kappa) governor (Colorado)
* Gen. George S. Patton (Beta) former commander, 3rd U.S. Army
* Austin Peay (Omega) former governor (Tennessee)
* Gen. J. H. Binford Peay III (Beta) Former commander, US CENTCOM, Superintendent of VMI
* Claude Pepper (Alpha Omega) former U.S. congressman (Florida); former U.S. senator (Florida)
* Dean Rusk (Sigma) former U.S. secretary of state
* Donald Fowler (Delta) former chairman of the Democratic National Committee
* Floyd Spence (Rho) U.S. congressman (South Carolina)
* Richard Truly (Alpha Sigma) vice admiral, U.S. Navy; astronaut; former director of NASA
* Daniel Mongiardo (Alpha Theta) Lt. Governor of Kentucky (2007-)
* Henry Hager (Tau) engaged to Jenna Bush, daughter of George W. Bush
Religion
* Rt. Rev. James L. Duncan (Kappa) Former Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Florida
* Dr. Richard T. Feller (Alpha Rho) Retired Cannon Clerk of the Works, Washington Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
* Henry J. Mikell (Alpha Alpha) Former Episcopal Bishop, Diocese of Atlanta; Former Chancellor of the University of the South
* Bishop Robert Morgan (Phi) former president of the Council of Bishops, United Methodist Church
* Marshall L. Meadors (Delta) Retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church
* Lance Corporal John William Beauchamp (Alpha Theta) Lance Corporal of Marines. Serving in Iraq.
Sports
* Tommy Aaron (Beta Zeta) professional golfer
* Tony Azevedo (Alpha Pi) water polo player - 4-time All-American, three-time National Player of the Year & 2-time Olympian. Proclaimed the greatest water polo player ever
* Bill Bergey (Delta Eta) a four-time All-Pro player and member of the Philadelphia Eagles Honor Roll
* David Binn (Alpha Xi), San Diego Chargers, Long Snapper, 1994-present
* Rex Cawley (Beta Sigma) Olympic gold medalist (1964) and former world record holder, 400m hurdles
* Jason Collins (Alpha Pi) NBA player, New Jersey Nets
* Jarron Collins (Alpha Pi) NBA player, Utah Jazz
* Ben Crenshaw (Omicron) professional golfer
* Al Geiberger (Beta Sigma) professional golfer
* Burt Hooton (Omicron) former major league baseball player and coach
* Don January (Gamma Lambda) professional golfer
* Paul Johnson (Delta Alpha) head football coach Georgia Tech
* Christian "Sonny" Jurgensen III (Alpha Phi) former professional football player, Professional Football Hall of Fame inductee
* Joe Kapp (Alpha Xi) former professional football player, College Football Hall of Fame inductee
* Tim McCarver (Gamma Gamma) former professional baseball player
* Hal Mumme (Epsilon Pi) head football coach, New Mexico State University
* Will Muschamp (Gamma) Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach of the Texas Longhorns Football Team
* Ernest Nevers (Alpha Pi) former professional baseball and football player, Baseball Hall of Fame inductee
* Tommy Nobis (Omicron) former professional football player with Atlanta Falcons, University of Texas All-American, 1965 Winner - Outland Trophy & Maxwell Award
* Charles Paddock (Beta Sigma) 3-time Olympic gold medalist, track & field
* Marcus Rogan (Alpha Pi) 2-time Olympic silver medalist, swimming
* Jay Sigel (Tau) professional golfer
* Brandt Snedeker (Chi) Professional Golfer
* Melvin Stewart (Pi) Olympic gold medalist (swimming)
* Dave Stockton (Beta Sigma) professional golfer
* Danny Sullivan (Theta) Formula One and Indycar driver
* Sam Wyche (Iota) former NFL head coach, NFL analyst
* Frank Wykoff (Beta Sigma) Olympic gold medalist, 1928, 1932, 1936 - track & field
* Ernie Zampese (Beta Sigma), NFL offensive coordinator who helped pioneer the west coast offense.
* Matt McKillen (Epsilon Lambda), United States Marine sniper.
* Cole Lawler (Alpha Upsilon), Professional Golfer.
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Media
- Michael Beck (Alpha Mu) – actor.
- Pat Boone (Gamma Lambda) – actor and recording artist.
- Marty Brennaman (Zeta) – announcer for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Zac Brown (Zeta Kappa) – lead vocalist with the multiple Grammy-winning country group the Zac Brown Band.
- Michael Brun (Sigma) – DJ and producer.
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The original name (Kappa Alpha Nu) is the source of the nickname for members, "Nupes". The phrase Phi Nu Pi (ΦΝΠ) has a deeper meaning only known to its membership. The fraternity's badge is diamond shaped and features a raised black scross with the Greek letters ΚΑΨ. The fraternity's colors are crimson and cream.
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LeBron James isn't an Alpha, a Kappa, an Omega or a Sigma. But his tale of rising and falling and rising yet again reads like a classic Greek drama that fraternity brothers might study in college.
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Honorary membership is Alpha Kappa Alpha's highest honor.
What is the motto of the Kappa Alpha Order? ›
Our motto is “Dieu et Les Dames” and reminds each of us that there is a Higher Being in our lives. Just as our founders were in 1865, we are called together to demonstrate our Reverence for God and to cultivate our moral faculties.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® does not discriminate in its membership selection practices on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, creed, marital status or disability.
What is the Kappa Alpha Order ritual? ›
The ritual is a system of values designed to assist the initiate in defining his beliefs and ideals. The main purpose of the ritual is not to create a fraternity man, but to present a set of principles common to every Kappa Alpha brother.
The Kappa Alpha Rose, selected annually by the brothers of the chapter and awarded at Old South, is a woman of great importance to the chapter of which she is granted the distinction for.
Does Ka still have Old South? ›
Over the last two decades, the national organization of KA has banned various old traditions: the display of the Confederate battle flag in 2001, the use of Civil War uniforms in 2010, the hosting of “Old South” events in 2016.
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Maya Angelou is a world-famous poet, author, actress, activist and filmmaker. Alicia Keys is a Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, and musician. Coretta Scott King was the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, the most prominent 20th Century civil rights activist.
Who are the famous honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha? ›
Previous honorary membership inductees include, but are not limited to: Eleanor Roosevelt, Coretta Scott King, Cardiss Collins, Maya Angelou, Gladys Knight, Rosa Parks, Mae Jemison, Alice Coachman, Yolanda Adams, Alicia Keys and Lisa Leslie.
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Maya Angelou is a world-famous poet, author, actress, activist and filmmaker. Alicia Keys is a Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, and musician. Coretta Scott King was the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, the most prominent 20th Century civil rights activist.
Who are the notable alumni of Alpha Kappa PSI? ›
Notable alumni include Ronald Reagan (former U.S. President), Richard Nixon (former U.S. President), Joyce C. Hall (founder, Hallmark Cards), Samuel F. Hinkle, president (The Hershey Company), Harrison Jones (chairman, The Coca-Cola Company).
What celebrity is a Nupe? ›
Listed below are only some of our achieving members, these members include: Author Ashe, John Singleton, Ralph Abernathy, Kenny Lofton, Daniel "Chappie" James, Montell Jordan, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, and Johnnie L. Cochran.
Who are the 10 founders Kappa Alpha Psi? ›
The ten founders of Kappa Alpha Psi were Elder Watson Diggs, Ezra D. Alexander, Byron Kenneth Armstrong, Henry Tourner Asher, Marcus Peter Blakemore, Paul Waymond Caine, George Wesley Edmonds, Guy Levis Grant, Edward Giles Irvin, and John Milton Lee.
