Chapter Timeline

On June 5, 1976, the Alexandria–Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter became the first alumni chapter chartered in the Northern Virginia area. Brother Roosevelt Phillips served as the chapter’s first Polemarch.

The first initiates to begin the chapter’s lineage were six brothers in the fall of 1977: Alexander Currin, George Davis, Beamon Meadows, James Taylor, Arthur Varnado, and James Young.

In January 1984, Alexandria–Fairfax organized and hosted a Special Olympics event at South Lakes High School in Northern Virginia, reinforcing the chapter’s commitment to community service.

The Alexandria–Fairfax Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund (AF-KSEF) was established to support students pursuing higher education. To date, the fund has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships.

The Alexandria–Fairfax (VA) Alumni Chapter received the international award for Chapter of the Year from the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Alexandria–Fairfax helped lead the charge under Grand Polemarch Robert Harris to establish the first-ever Kamp Kappa. This nationally recognized Guide Right program has served more than 1,500 young men ages 10–16 since its inception.

Brother Ambassador Dr. Edward J. Perkins became the 43rd Laurel Wreath Laureate,the highest honor awarded in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and the first of several such honorees from the chapter.

The chapter became the first in the fraternity to establish a Golden Heritage Committee, honoring brothers who reached 50 years in the Bond. The inaugural induction recognized Brothers William Walker, Cortelyou Payne, Stanley Porter, Rivers Burrell, and Siegel Young Jr.

Alexandria–Fairfax became the first chapter in the fraternity to establish a Young Brothers Committee (YBC) for members age 35 and under, creating a dedicated space for younger brothers to connect, collaborate, and lead.

Beginning in 2010, NOVA Project Giveback became a trusted community tradition. Alexandria–Fairfax played a central role in building and sustaining the initiative, helping provide vital resources to hundreds of Northern Virginia families each year.

Brother Dwight Thomas was appointed the 24th Eastern Province Polemarch, becoming the first brother from the Alexandria–Fairfax Alumni Chapter to serve in this role.

Alexandria–Fairfax became the first alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to acquire a multipurpose facility in Northern Virginia.

The chapter launched the fraternity’s first LEGO Robotics program, expanding STEM access for underrepresented youth through hands-on engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving. The inaugural team competed regionally and earned the Judges’ Award.

The Beautillion program was created to mentor and prepare young African-American men for adulthood through leadership development, mentorship, and recognition of achievement. The program has since ushered more than 100 young men into adulthood.

The “Diamond League” publication was created by chapter Reporter Brother Dr. Kenneth J. Taylor as a special edition of the AF Khronicle honoring Laurel Wreath Laureate Brother General Dennis Via. The publication inspired Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles to feature four distinguished Alexandria–Fairfax generals on the cover of the Kappa Journal.

Brothers Antonio “Tony” Harrison and Marlon Ridley initiated a partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. (NSBE Jr.), which later evolved into a national initiative between Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and NSBE.

Alexandria–Fairfax launched the fraternity’s first Aviation Clinic, introducing youth in Northern Virginia to aviation careers through mentorship and hands-on learning. One participant, Naomi Hill, later earned her pilot’s license in 2025 before graduating high school.

AF-KSEF acquired the chapter’s multipurpose facility, further strengthening the foundation’s long-term commitment to community programming and educational support.

The chapter launched AF Experience, marking the first time it hosted a full Kappa Week celebrating the anniversary of the chapter’s charter.

The Alexandria–Fairfax Alumni Chapter served as host for the Centennial Province Council for the Eastern Province.

The chapter established an AF Scuba Diving Certification program for teens in the Northern Virginia area, expanding youth development opportunities from land, to sky, and now to sea.