Collection: Kappa Alpha Order
The Kappa Alpha Order was originally founded as Phi Kappa Chi on December 21, 1865 at Washington College (now Washington and Lee) by James Ward Wood, William Archibald Walsh, Stanhope McClelland Scott, and William Nelson Scott, who were all inspired by the ideals of the president of the college at the time, who was Robert E. Lee. In April 1966, the fraternity adopted the name Kappa Alpha, which would continue to this day. The next year, practical founder Samual Zenas Ammen expanded upon the rituals, providing KA with
the rich traditions that we have, and distinguishing the fraternity as an order.
The acquisition of knowledge and the development of character are the great goals of life, and the primary focus for gentlemen of Kappa Alpha Order. Through fellowship and brotherhood, KA teaches young men to be leaders; to be brave and self-reliant, to continually strive to better themselves. It is for this reason that we are known as the ‘Gentlemen of the Fraternity World’.
