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Born in Christian County, Kentucky,  Diggs, was quiet, polished, scholarly, a prolific writer and commonly referred to as ‘the Father of Kappa’. He served as Grand Polemarch for the first six consecutive years of the Fraternity's existence. Diggs was awarded the first Past Grand Polemarch’s medal and the first Laurel Wreath.

Born in Westfield, Indiana, Armstrong entered Indiana University where he studied philosophy, mathematics and sociology.  Armstrong earned a M.A. degree from Columbia University and also a Doctor of Philosophy degree by the University of Michigan. He created the motto, assisted in preparing the Coat of Arms and produced the fraternity badge.

Born in Franklin, Indiana, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and graduated from its Dental School  in 1923. Blakemore became the first Black to receive the MS degree in Prosthetic Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School.

Born in Vandenburgh County, Knight Township, Indiana, Edmonds entered Indiana University in the fall of 1910. Following his father's death, George became head of the family, thus preventing his return to school. He took a job and worked with the coal mines and railroad until he died of pneumonia.

Born in Spencer, Indiana, Irvin entered Indiana University in the fall of 1910. After leaving the University, Irvin pursued a career in journalism until World War I. He also received two Distinguished Service Awards, from President Truman and Eisenhower respectively.

Alexander, an outgoing and dedicated worker, was born in Monroe County, Bloomington, Indiana. He received his M.D. degree from the Medical School of Indiana University in 1919. He practiced medicine in Indianapolis for nearly 50 years. Alexander served 22 years as a non-voting member of the Grand Board of Directors. 

 Asher was born in Woodburn, Kentucky and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1914 from Indiana University. He received the degree of LL.B. at the Detroit College of Law in 1928. One of the first freshman initiated into the Alpha of Kappa Alpha Nu.

Born in Charleston, Indiana, and attended Indiana University as a business major. A disastrous fire in the Fraternity house in which he was employed, resulted in him not finishing his sophomore year. Caine was instrumental in setting up the Gamma, Delta and Zeta chapters.

Born in New Albany, Indiana, he majored in chemistry while at Indiana University. He also received a D.D.S. degree from Indiana Dental School in 1920. He practiced dentistry in Indianapolis for over 50 years. Grant served several terms as a non-voting member of the Grand Board of Directors and as Grand Historian.

Born in Danville, Indiana, Lee entered Indiana University and there he later completed three years of pre-medical work. He enlisted in the 349th Field Artillery in and served overseas as a First Class Sergeant and Gunner. His battery was the first Battery of Negro Artillerymen to open fire upon an enemy. John Milton Lee fired the first shot.