The Illinois State University chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi had a particularly festive occasion this year—their eightieth anniversary on campus—and pulled out all the stops to make it a night to remember, scheduling a formal masquerade replete with august speakers to commemorate eight decades of NPHC greeks on campus. (Kappa Alpha Psi was the first.) It is particularly apt, then, that the ball also kicks off Black History Month.
Some Kappa brothers were concerned that the requirement of formal attire—tuxes and gowns, strictly no suits allowed—might dissuade potential attendees. But their fears were wholly dispelled as brothers drove in from "as far as Chicago" to join the festivities. The Kappa Polemarch (that would be the president) Jeremy Wolley noted that turnout exceeded expectations: "Luckily we had enough masquerade masks for ladies and food for everyone."
Not all attendees were thrilled, though. "We've received a lot of feedback from students, ISU administration and fraternity alumni members about the event," explained Mr Wolley. Freshman Ashley McFarland was critical of the perhaps overreaching program for the ball: "I really didn't care too much about the speech even though it was good. The message was good but I don't think that should have been part of the evening." Undaunted, the Kappas are set to reach yet further. "Next year will be bigger and better than this year," said a Kappa senior.
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