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Elder Watson Diggs(1890-1947)
Born in Madisonville, Kentucky. In the spring of 1908, Diggs graduated from Indiana State Normal School in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1909 he entered Howard University. In June of 1916 he received a degree from Indiana University. His leadership ablity, sincerity of purpose, enthusiasm and dedication earned him the respect of his fellow students as well as the office of Grand Polemarch.
John M. Lee(1890-1958)
Lee was peronable, confident graduate who attented high school in Danville, Indiana. He entered the University in 1910 where he completed three years of pre-medical study. In 1918 he enlisted in the 349th Field Artillery and served over seas as a sergeant first class and gunner. He was in the first all-Black battery to open fire on the enemy. He was the associate editor of Modern Artillerymen, the offical record of Battery F, 349th Artillery, Lee died January 8, 1958.
Dr. Byron K. Armstrong(1890-1980)
Born in Westfield, Indiana, entered Howard University in 1909. In 1910 Armstrong transferred to Indiana University. By 1914 Armstrong had earned his Masters degree from Columbia University. his early continuing efforts earned him the most honorable award in the Fraternity. In, 1940 he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree by the University of Michigan.
Dr. Guy L. Grant(1891-1973)
Born in New Albany, Indiana Guy was the third of thirteen children. After the death of his father, Guy became the head of the household and assumed responsiblity for the education of himself and his younger brothers. After high school, Guy entered Indiana University where he graduated witha Bachelor's degree in Chemistry his D.D.S. degree from the School of Dentistry. Grant is admired for his determination, tenacity and achievement against great odds.
Dr. Marcus P. Blakemore(1889-1959)
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. After leaving the University in 1911, Blakemore organized the Electric Engineering Company which he operated until he enlisted during World War I. He received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and practiced dentistry until his death on October 9, 1959.
George W. Edmonds(1890-1962)
Born in Vanderburg County near Evansville, Indiana. Edmonds entered Indiana University in the fall of 1910. Edmonds was buried at the Evansville Cemetery.
Dr. Ezra D. Alexander(1892-1971)
A native of Bloomington, Indiana, Ezra had a first hand experience with the bias that led to the establishment 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 existing social conditions.
Atty. Henry T. Asher(1890-1963)
Born in Woodburn, Kentucky, Asher moved to Bloomington, where he graduated from high school in the spring 1910. In June of 1914, Asher received a Bachelor 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 for the 1915-1916 year, but received his Masters of Arts 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.
Paul W. Caine(1891-1922)
Caine entered the University from Greencastle, Indiana. His pleasant disposition soon won many friends in the Greek letter houses where he worked as a cook. These friendships enabled him to gain information which contributed to the organization of Kappa Alpha Nu. In later years Caine operated his own catering services in Evanston, Illinois.
Edward G. Irvin(1893-1982)
Born in Spencer, Indiana. Irvin graduated in 1910 from Kokomo High School. In the fall of that year, he entered Indiana University , became a founder of Kappa Alpha Nu, and served on the Fraternity's Incorporation Committee. After World War I , he served on the staff of the Indianapolis Freeman. In March of 1922, he established the Shining Star a weekly newspaper in Anderson, Indiana. The success of this venture brought a bid from the Gary Sun for Irvin's services as editor. |
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