1 NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD

Pictured here, the 2026 Executive team consists of Barrett Moody (VI), Henry Loehrer (VIII), Will Jennings (II), Jackson Clifton (V), Luke Atkinson (I), Everett Stropkay (IV), Terry Moore (III), Tyson Swindell (VII), and Garrett Suggs (IX), from left to right above. They attended the 2026 Kappa Alpha Order Officer Training Conference in Atlanta, GA on January 31st and February 1st.

2 NEWLY INITIATED BROTHERS

The Fall 2025 Pledge Class consists of 23 members, initiated on November 5th. The new brothers are Fletcher Adams, Mills Bason, Julian Cline, Mason Core, Charley Dahlen, Braden Dalzell, Banks Eaves, James Gregory, Sam Jordan, Luke Laughter, Cullen McDaniel, John Mckillip, Devam Patel, Hudson Paylo, Matthew Rittenhouse, Harrison Rose, JD Sexton, Clayton Stock, Colby Stock, William Stuart, Walt Tindol, Trey Wiggins, and Henry Wilhelm. See the Appendix for more information on the new brothers.

3 PAST EVENTS

The last few months have provided many memories among the brothers, their parents, and the KA Alumni base.

Recently, the annual Convivium trip took the brothers to the French Quarter in New Orleans. The trip spanned 4 days and featured the formal event on Sunday, January 18.

After Thanksgiving on Friday, November 25, 2026, the Yellow Jackets hosted UGA at Mercedes Benz Stadium. A vibrant tailgate took place, with live music and a ton of people.

Saturday, October 25, 2025, was Homecoming. The chapter hosted a tailgate before the GT-Syracuse game. There was an Alumni breakfast in the morning, followed by BBQ after the game..

September 19-20, 2025 was the Fall Parents’ Weekend, with the Temple football game. Parents, siblings, and friends of the current brothers all came together to enjoy food and live music.

4 PHILANTHROPY

Working alongside KA Nationals, the Alpha Sigma Chapter is proud to continue our partnership with The Independence Fund. The Independence Fund is dedicated to improving the lives of both veterans and their families through mobility by donating an all-terrain Track Chair to veterans wounded in battle. Since 2016, the Kappa Alpha Order has raised $2,000,000 in support of The Independence Fund. We are going to push hard this year to raise money to present a Track Chair to a wounded veteran at a football game this Fall, so any donations to our Chapter Philanthropy Fund goes straight to the purchase of a Track Chair for these veterans wounded in battle. We really appreciate any and all donations!

Learn More About The Independence Fund

Donate to The Independence Fund

For questions regarding any of the above information, please contact Tyson Swindell (912-237-2065) or Jackson Clifton (770-313-7195).

5 UPCOMING EVENTS

The Spring of 2026 will feature plenty of exciting events at the Alpha Sigma Chapter.

GT Baseball Virginia Tech Game Tailgate [3/7]
Join us on Saturday, March 7 for the Tech Baseball game as the fifth ranked Yellow Jackets host Virgina Tech at Mac Nease Baseball Park. A tailgate will take place at the KA House before the game, beginning at 11 am. All alumni, parents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend. First pitch is at 2:00pm.

KA Mom’s Day [02/28]
KA Moms’ Day will be on Saturday, February 28. This will serve as a great opportunity for active brothers and their moms to spend time together. More details will be available soon. In the meantime, reach out to Jennifer Wright (478-232-7179) for more.

GT Ducks Unlimited Banquet [03/11]
The Annual Georgia Tech Ducks Unlimited Banquet will take place on Wednesday, March 11 at the GT Alumni Association Ballroom. Join many other KAs for some fun and fellowship celebrating DU. Dinner will be provided for those that attend and there will be raffles for limited edition merchandise and outdoor gear. Contact William Shearouse (912-230-4433) for more information.

Annual Golf Tournament [04/25]
The 2026 KA Alumni and Parents Golf Tournament will take place this April 25th at Bear’s Best Atlanta. The tournament is open to all Alpha Sigma brothers, alumni, parents, family, and friends. The tournament will be a four-man scramble, starting with a shotgun-start on Saturday morning. Sign-ups will close March 31 and all payments will be due March 31 as well.

Sign for the Golf Tournament Up Here!

We are also looking for businesses or families to partner with to support our philanthropy through hole sponsorships! If you or anyone that you know is interested in supporting our philanthropy by sponsoring a hole, please contact Jackson Clifton (770-313-7195 or jacksonwclifton@gmail.com).

Spring Parents’ (and Alumni) Weekend [04/24 - 04/25]
The night before the Golf Tournament, the Spring 2026 Parents Weekend Dinner will take place on Friday, April 24 at the KA house. Mark your calendars and begin to make your travel arrangements! For any questions regarding the Parents' Weekend Event, reach out to Jennifer Wright (478-232-7179).

Rose Ball [05/11 - 05/14]
The annual trip to Panama City Beach will take the brothers south in early May at the end of the Spring Semester. Graduating students and the year’s most distinguished students will be celebrated.

Other Events
Be on the lookout for more information regarding other upcoming events in the Fall of 2026, such as Parents Weekend, and Homecoming.

6 BROTHER SPOTLIGHT - Steven holder

**Steven Holder** (PC ‘22)

Our February 2026 Brother Spotlight is on Steven Holder. Steven is a fourth year at Georgia Tech. This past fall Steven graduated with his B.S. in Industrial Engineering, and he will graduate this fall with a Masters in Supply Chain Engineering. He is from Athens, GA, and was initiated into the Alpha Sigma Chapter in the Fall of 2022. Steven has served the chapter as House Manager in 2023, the Recording Secretary (III) in 2024, and the Historian (V) in 2025.
On top of his classwork, Steven been active with GT Intramurals, and is a passionate Yellow Jackets athletics fan, often making the trip to wherever the Yellow Jackets Football team is playing away from Bobby Dodd. For the past 2 years, Steven has been working as a Supply Chain Analyst at Central Garden & Pet, and has also been a teaching assistant for ISYE 2027, 2801, and 6336.
Steven has left a lasting impact at Alpha Sigma, and will undoubtedly do the same wherever he decides to go with his career post-grad. When you see Steven, congratulate him on earning his undergraduate degree, and his soon-to-be-earned master’s degree. Also make sure to give him a big ole *Go Jackets*!

7 FALL 2026 RUSH

With the Spring Semester in full-gear, the Rush Committee is working hard to build a strong Fall 2026 pledge class. Our new Number IV, Everett Stropkay, is looking forward to receiving any and all recommendations for incoming freshmen or transfer students. Please reach Everett at (502-909-4346) with any questions or concerns.

8 Stellar STUDENTS

Please join us in congratulating the following brothers for earning a 4.0 GPA in the Fall of 2025:

Fletcher Adams; Mechanical Engineering
Luke Atkinson; Mechanical Engineering
Mills Bason; Chemical Engineering
Mason Buchanan; Business
Keith Burroughs; Computer Science
Andrew Daniel; Business
Amin Finan; Electrical Engineering
James Gregory; Urban Planning
Sam Hawkins; Mechanical Engineering
Charlie Hill; Industrial Engineering
Steven Holder; Industrial Engineering
Sam Jordan; Chemical Engineering
Henry Loehrer; Business
Terry Moore; Business
Clayton Stock; Mechanical Engineering
Walt Tindol; Mechanical Engineering
Jake Tucker; Business
Ryland Wade; Electrical Engineering
Oliver Yates; Business

9 RESOURCES

Visit the Chapter Website for more information and updates: www.kajackets.org

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends,

Thank you all for coming out to our homecoming tailgate this past football season. We look forward to seeing you again for our Spring Parents/Alumni Weekend (04/24-04/25), and for our next homecoming tailgate this upcoming fall. Both of these events will be wonderful opportunities to revisit campus and reconnect with other members of the Alpha Sigma Chapter.

We have been inspired by other Kappa Alpha Order chapters across the country by how they support The Independence Fund, and our chapter also wants to support these wounded veterans by helping them regain their freedom through mobility. Please consider donating to our chapter philanthropy fund in support of this cause. Feel free to reach out with any questions to Tyson Swindell (912-237-2065).

Please reach out in any manner with questions, concerns, or even just to say hello! I would love to hear your opinions and preferences for upcoming Alumni/Parents events, and I will do my best to accommodate your requests.

Sincerely,

Jackson Clifton
Number V - Historian
(770-313-7195)
gatech.ka.historian@gmail.com

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