Our Story
A Legacy of
Achievement
The Kenner (LA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was originally organized on Sunday, January 13, 1981, at the Xavier University Student Center. Due to a legal technicality, the group operated under the name "The Diamond Club." The brothers involved sought to establish an additional alumni chapter in the New Orleans metropolitan area, believing it was essential to create a space where progressive men could exchange progressive ideas.
On March 31, 1984, the national headquarters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. officially granted chapter status to the members of The Diamond Club, formally recognizing them as the Kenner (LA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
The Founders
First Chapter Officers
The visionary brothers who established the Kenner (LA) Alumni Chapter in 1984.
Polemarch
Gerard Johnson
Vice Polemarch
Glenn Cobb
Keeper of Records
Earl Brown
Asst. Keeper of Records
John Brown
Keeper of Exchequer
Whickleff Chapital
Strategus
Mitchell Dukes
Lt. Strategus
Dwayne Bailey
Dean of Pledges
William Allen
Historian-Reporter
Guy Laiche
Board of Directors
What We Stand For
Our Values
Achievement
We hold ourselves to the highest standard, knowing that our example shapes the next generation.
Brotherhood
We forge bonds that transcend time and distance, united by shared purpose and mutual uplift.
Scholarship
We invest in education as the most powerful engine of transformation in our community.
Service
We lead by serving — giving time, talent, and treasure to build a better tomorrow.
Meet the Leaders
Discover the officers and committee members who guide our chapter forward.
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