FAQs
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.
What is the official flower of Kappa Psi? ›
The Flower of Kappa Kappa Psi is the Red Carnation.
What is the purpose of Kappa Kappa Psi? ›
To honor outstanding bandmembers through privilege of membership extended as a reward for technical achievement and appreciation for the best in music. To stimulate campus leadership and promulgate an uncompromising respect through the medium of the college band for gracious conduct, good taste, and unswerving loyalty.
What is Kappa Psi known for? ›
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Incorporated (ΚΨ) is the largest professional pharmaceutical fraternity in the world with more than 6,000 student members and more than 87,000 alumni members. It was founded in 1879 at Russell Military Academy in New Haven, Connecticut as the Society of Kappa Psi.
Are Kappa good or evil? ›
Once thought to inhabit the rivers of Japan, the kappa was known for all sorts of waterside evil, from pranks on farm animals to drownings of children. Only one talisman could ward off a kappa: a cleverly wielded cucumber.
How do you greet a Kappa? ›
Documented procedures of greeting Kappas have been established in other Fraternity publications. There is need to re-emphasize their appropriateness. The acceptable greeting is Brother (followed by name last). Communication is something that must be done at all levels of the Fraternity.
What are the 4 pillars of Kappa PSI? ›
The chapter members work together to promote the four pillars of Kappa Psi: Fellowship, Industry, Sobriety, and High Ideals.
What is the nickname for Kappa Kappa Psi? ›
Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity (ΚΚΨ, colloquially referred to as KKPsi), is a fraternity for college and university band members in the United States.
What is the motto of Kappa Kappa Psi? ›
What powers does a Kappa have? ›
They usually have webbed hands and feet, and some have beak-like faces. According to legend, Kappa also have other magical or supernatural abilities. These include superhuman strength, possession of secret knowledge and wisdom, and the ability to swim like a fish.
National Deadlines
Chapter Fee | Cost: $100.00 |
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Initiate Registration | Cost: $150.00 (KKPsi) |
| Cost: $150.00 (TBS) |
Honorary Membership | Cost: $150.00 (KKPsi) |
| Cost: $150.00 (TBS) |
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Was Bill Clinton in Kappa Kappa Psi? ›
Members of Kappa Kappa Psi include President Bill Clinton; chancellor and eleventh president of Indiana University, Herman B Wells; composers John Williams and John Philip Sousa; conductor William Revelli; and jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie.
What does Nupe stand for in Kappa? ›
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.
What is the darkest day of Kappa Alpha Psi? ›
What shall forever be known as the Darkest Day in Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc.
Why is Kappa so famous? ›
In the 80s and 90s, Kappa asserted its dominance in European football by securing sponsorships with elite teams such as Juventus, AC Milan, and FC Barcelona. The brand's influence extended globally with international sponsorships, as Italy, Jamaica, and South Africa proudly sported Kappa kits on the world stage.
What does Kappa symbolize? ›
Kappa Symbolizes Truth and Loyalty.
What does Kappa do? ›
The kappa are known to favor cucumbers and love to engage in sumo wrestling. They are often accused of assaulting humans in water and removing a mythical organ called the shirikodama from their victim's anus.
What are Kappa known for? ›
In Japan, a frightening water creature called the kappa was long known for pulling children underwater and drowning them. Tales of this small but mighty creature were often used to teach Japanese children to be careful when swimming in rivers and ponds.
What does Kappa tell you? ›
The Kappa Statistic or Cohen's* Kappa is a statistical measure of inter-rater reliability for categorical variables. In fact, it's almost synonymous with inter-rater reliability. Kappa is used when two raters both apply a criterion based on a tool to assess whether or not some condition occurs.