The Alpha Kappa Chapter. The 32nd House of Alpha.
History
The Brothers of the Alpha Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, have been in the Western Massachusetts area since it’s chartering in October 7, 1922 making it the oldest historically Black Greek Lettered Organization at any College/University in the surrounding communities. Alpha Kappa was founded on the precepts of community service, scholarship, and the continuous advancement of people of all ethnicities. The chapter has refocused its energies this year toward expanding its membership, while continuing to provide quality programs.
The Alpha Kappa Chapter was chartered by Brother Raymond Pace Alexander and Alford Hilton Tavernier Sr. There were bright prospects for the growth of this chapter, since it was to make contacts with several nearby schools. The charter members are Brothers Harold Arthur Brown, John Harold Burr, William Templeman Dixon, Millard Smith Duncan, Otis Ezekiel Finley, Stephen Leaybron Hasbrouck, Jr., William Henry Mitchell, Ronald Howard O'Blenis, and Charles Sumner Stone.
Since the establishment of the Alpha Kappa Chapter, 103 years ago, it has grown to encompass several colleges and universities in the Western Massachusetts communities. These colleges include the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst College, American International College, Springfield College, Western New England College, Westfield State University and Becker College. The chapter seat is now located at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
The Alpha Kappa Chapter was chartered by Brother Raymond Pace Alexander and Alford Hilton Tavernier Sr. There were bright prospects for the growth of this chapter, since it was to make contacts with several nearby schools. The charter members are Brothers Harold Arthur Brown, John Harold Burr, William Templeman Dixon, Millard Smith Duncan, Otis Ezekiel Finley, Stephen Leaybron Hasbrouck, Jr., William Henry Mitchell, Ronald Howard O'Blenis, and Charles Sumner Stone.
Since the establishment of the Alpha Kappa Chapter, 103 years ago, it has grown to encompass several colleges and universities in the Western Massachusetts communities. These colleges include the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst College, American International College, Springfield College, Western New England College, Westfield State University and Becker College. The chapter seat is now located at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.