On April 14, 2018, the Alpha Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. celebrated 85 years of being chartered at North Carolina A&T State University. Many Alumni brothers live far from their old roots at Alpha Nu, so a celebration banquet took place during GHOE (Greatest Homecoming on Earth) at NC A&T. Brothers from all over the nation gathered together at the 2018 Homecoming for the festivities during the week and to celebrate the 85 th anniversary of our home at Alpha Nu.

The celebration banquet was held at the Khalif Event Center in Greensboro, NC on November 1 st , 2018. The banquet was held with a greeting reception, full program and followed by dinner. The program was conducted by Brother Bobby Henry, Jr from Alpha Nu Fall 77 and
Past Member of the Grand Board of Directors.

During the program ceremony, brothers who pledged the Alpha Nu chapter from as far back as the 1940s were elated by the generations of men that filled the room that evening. An opening prayer was followed by the History of Alpha Nu and the Alpha Nu Alumni Network recognized senior brothers in the chapter. We also had a slideshow featuring some of the amazing lines that went through Alpha Nu and our remarkable history.

The current Polemarch of the Alpha Nu chapter, Brother Antonio Rivers, gave a speech on the current chapter’s status and the progression Alpha Nu has made over the years. Brother Brian Cheek from Alpha Nu Spring 90 gave a report and presentation from the Alpha Nu Alumni Network concerning our fundraising efforts. Our illustrious Middle Eastern Province Polemarch, Michael Brown, gave some encouraging remarks as we move forward for continued achievement. Lastly, we were greeted by a stirring address from our keynote speaker, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch, Attorney Reuben A. Shelton, III, to all the brothers of the chapter on the future of Kappa Alpha Psi.

However, the highlight of the evening must have been the presentation of the Alpha Nu Lifetime Achievement Award. This year the award for high achievement within the Alpha Nu Chapter went to The Honorable Brother Henry E. Frye from Alpha Nu Spring 51. Brother Frye was the first African American to hold the honor of Associate Justice for the North Carolina upreme Court. His many achievements were showcased during the presentation of his award.

This history and bond of brotherhood at Alpha Nu runs deep. One could tell just from being a part of that night alone. Brothers who haven’t seen each other in years could catch up and pick up right where they left off the last time they spoke. New brothers had the opportunity to meet older ones and build new connections. It was a wonderful sight to behold. That is what
the heritage of Alpha Nu is all about. We look forward to another 85 years of achievement!