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Kappa Chapter was reactivated on March 30, 1988 by Jeffrey Johnson and Steven A. DiGuiseppe. Induction was completed one month before graduation, and, as a result, Kappa initally lost many of its Alpha A (A for reactivation) Class's brothers. However, with the new school year, Kappa Chapter was able to revitalize itself, and prosper to this day at California University of Pennsylvania.  
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Kappa Chapter was reactivated on March 30, 1988 by Jeffrey Johnson and Steven A. DiGuiseppe. It was a mass reactivation with 160 new brothers signing the roll book on March 30, 1988. However, on April 11, 1988, 25 more Alpha class brothers signed Kappa Chapter's Roll Book, completing Alpha Class's members. Induction was completed one month before graduation, and, as a result, Kappa initally lost many of its Alpha A (A for reactivation) Class's brothers because there were no limitations in the recruitment process. However, with the new school year, Kappa Chapter was able to revitalize itself, and prosper to this day at California University of Pennsylvania. Since 1988, there have been 40 pledge classes to date, not counting the Fall of 88 when there was no pledge class.
  
 
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Kappa Chapter (Founded 2 May 1930; Reactivated 30 March 1988) is located at California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. The Chapter was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the Allegheny Region.

Chapter History

Founding

Kappa Chapter was founded on May 2, 1930. The National President at the time, Dr. Percival, travelled from Indiana State Teachers College (Now Indiana University of PA) to personally conduct the installion of the chapter and induct the new members. Assistants in the process were others from Indiana State Teachers College, Dr. Foster, Professor Manwiller, and Mr. Joseph Rudolph.

Alpha Class members of Kappa Chapter were the following: Dr. Robert M. Steele, Dean Harry L. Kriner, Professor J.A. Foberg, Professor Samuel Neagley, Professor Clair B. Wilson, Oren Holman, Foster Sisson, Milton Siston, Victor Krupensky, Charles Bryan, Ellwood Cooper and Patrick McManus.

Beta Class members of Kappa Chapter are: Anton Lukas, Morrison Bradley, Charles, Spurgeon, John Magill, Thomas Campbell and Clifford Buell.


The high point of the social season at Kappa's found was the Founder's Day banquet held every May 2. This tradition of a celebration of our founding continues to this day at Kappa Chapter.

Reactivation

Kappa Chapter was reactivated on March 30, 1988 by Jeffrey Johnson and Steven A. DiGuiseppe. It was a mass reactivation with 160 new brothers signing the roll book on March 30, 1988. However, on April 11, 1988, 25 more Alpha class brothers signed Kappa Chapter's Roll Book, completing Alpha Class's members. Induction was completed one month before graduation, and, as a result, Kappa initally lost many of its Alpha A (A for reactivation) Class's brothers because there were no limitations in the recruitment process. However, with the new school year, Kappa Chapter was able to revitalize itself, and prosper to this day at California University of Pennsylvania. Since 1988, there have been 40 pledge classes to date, not counting the Fall of 88 when there was no pledge class.

Early Years

Clair B. Wilson was a very instrumental faculty advisor for Kappa Chapter. (expand on this)

Kappa Chapter was the only chapter which remained active in 1945 during the first world war.

The Active Chapter

  • Mike Ayers (Suspended until Fall 09)
  • Amanda Banish
  • Mandi Barbarich
  • Kate Brittingham
  • Liz Cassarino
  • Tom Donahue
  • Michelle Giannotti
  • Erin Hourcade
  • Allison Helman
  • Kelly Holsinger
  • Tiff Hollis
  • Emily Hutzayluk
  • Josh Imbrogno
  • Jessica Jones
  • Jen Kehler
  • Mike Lash
  • Tim Lobb (Suspended until Fall 09)
  • Paul Macik
  • Craig Miller
  • Jon Napoli
  • Tom Neff,
  • Lindsey Noll
  • Ivy Rice
  • Kelly Robison
  • Brynn Sargent
  • Karla Spangler
  • Sam Siroky
  • Erica Smeltzer
  • Fritz Sultana
  • Marissa Van Ryn
  • Courtney Vautier
  • Emily Workman
  • Jake Young
  • Emily Zasadny

Chapter Executive Board

Kappa Chapter Advisement

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Kappa celebrates the Chapter's founding...

Other Event or Activity

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Other Event or Activity

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Notable Alumni

Vice President of Membership Development (1993-1994)
National Secretary (1946-1948)
National Historian (1961-1962)
Distinguished Service Key Recipient (1993)
Vice President of Chapter Development (1990-1992)
Vice President of Alumni Development (1992-1994)
National President (1939-1946)
National Vice President (1946-1948)
Vice President of Chapter Development (1937-1939)

At California University of Pennsylvania, the Faculty Award has been renamed after Clair B. Wilson. In addition, Professor Wilson worked on the Staff of the faculty of the Psychology Department of CalU, giving much interest and attention to the subject of special education. Clair B. Wilson was also the faculty advisor for Kappa Chapter from 1930-1955.

Distinguished Service KeyRecipient (2007)
Distinguished Service Key Recipient (1994)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

  • 3rd Place Homecoming Float - 2007


Further Resources

  • Collegiate Chapter Website
  • 1931 Monocal pg. 156 (founding information)
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