Born in Madisonville, Kentucky. In the spring of 1908, Diggs graduated from Indiana State Normal school (previously known as Indiana State Teachers College, curently called Indiana State University) in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1909 he entered Howard university. In June 1916 he received his degree from Indiana Unversity. His leadership ability, sincerity of purpose, enthusiasm and dedication earned him the respect of his fellow students as well as office of Grand Polemarch of the newly established Fraternity, which he held for six consecutive years (until December 1917). In 1924 he was awarded the Laurel Wreath, the fraternty's highest recognition for achievement.
Dr. Byron Kenneth Armstrong
Born in Westfield, Indiana, entered Howard University in 1909, met Elder Watson Diggs, and together they transferred to Indiana University inthe fall of 1910. By 1914, Armstrong had earned his Masters degree from Columbia University. His early continuing efforts inthe fraternity earned him the Laurel Wreath in 1935. In 1940, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree by the University of Michigan.
Ezra D. Alexander
A native of Bloomington, Indiana. Ezra had first hand experience with the bias that lead to the esatblishment of Kappa Alpha Nu. Being a student at the University, where he received his Bachelors and M.D. degrees in 1917 and 1919, respectively, he knew and learned to live with the existing social conditions. He was a non-voting member of the Grand Board of Directors.
Atty. Henry T. Asher
Born in Woodburn, Kentucky. Asher moved to Bloomington, where he graduated from high school in the spring of 1910. In June of 1914, Asher received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Indiana University. After teaching for one year at Lincoln Institute in Jefferson City, Missouri, Asher entered the graduate school at the University of Illinois fo the 1915-1916 year, but received his Masters degree from the University of Minnesota in 1917. In 1928 he was awarded the L.L.B. degree by the Detroit College of Law. Asher died March 5, 1963.
Marcus Peter Blakemore
Born in Franklin, Indiana. Blakemore attended the public schools of Anderson, Indiana. in 1909, blakemore graduated from high school and in the fall of 1910, entered the University. A rugged individual, Blakemore was determined to make a place in life for himself. As a roomate of Byron K. Armstrong, he became enthusiastic about the new fraternity and contributed significantly to the development of Kappa Alpha Nu. After leaviing the University in 1911, Blakemore organized the Electrical Engineering company, which he operated until he was enlisted duirng World War I. He received his his D.D.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1923 and practiced until his death October 9, 1959.
Paul W. Caine
Caine entered the University from Greencastle, Indiana. His pleasant disposition soon won many friends inthe Greek letter houses in which he worked as a cook or housekeeper. These friendshipsenabled him to gain information which contributed to the organization of Kappa Alpha Nu. In later years Caine operated his own catering service in Evanston, Illinois. He died in 1922.
George Edmonds
Little is known of the Fraternity's tenth founder, other than the fact that he was from Vanderburg County near Evansville, Indiana, and entered the University in the fall of 1910. The whereabouts of Edmonds remaiined a mystery to the Fraternity for 67 years, at which time he was located in 1978 in an Evansville Cemetary.
Dr. Guy L. Grant
Born in New Albany, Indiana. Guy was the third of Robert and Lucy grant's thirteen children, five of whom are members of Kappa Alpha Psi. After the death of his father, Guy became the head of the household and assumed responsibility for the education of himself and his younger brothers. After finishing high school , Guy entered the University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1915. In 1920, he received his D.D.S. degree from the School of Dentistry. Grant is admied for his determination,tenacity, and eachievment against great odds.
Edward G. Irvin
Born in Spencer, Indian. Irvin graduated from Kokomo High School. He became a Founder of Kappa Alpha Nu, and served on the Fratenity's incorporation Committee. After leaving Indiana, Irvin pursued a career in journalism. He served on several papers and was finally awarded the job of editor for the Gary Sun. He accepted this positin, but later resigned to become the sports editor for the Chicago Daily Bulletin.
John Milton Lee
Lee was a personable, confident graduate who entered the University in 1910 where he completed three years of pre-medical study. Lee was from the beginning an active and intersted participant in Kappa Alpha Nu. In 1915, he attended Temple University. In 1918, he enlisted in the 349th Field Artillery and served overseas as a Seargent First Class and gunner. He was the part of the first all-Black battery to open fire on the enemy. He was the associate editor of Modern Artillerymen, teh official record of Battery F, 349th Artillary. Lee died January 8, 1958