2002
Chapter Chartered
The Grand Board unanimously approved the chapter with a designated charter date of Friday, December 6, 2002.
Our History
A legacy built since 2002.
From ten original petitioners to a thriving alumni chapter, the story of Canton-Madison is one of vision, fraternity leadership, service, growth, and achievement.
The Beginning
Spring 2002
In the spring of 2002, as Nissan North America was establishing its Canton plant, a conversation about corporate investment in the local community helped spark discussion among local Kappas about forming an alumni chapter for men in Madison County.
Brothers Arnel Bolden, Christopher Brown, Reginald Rigsby, and Michael Yant were among those who met to explore the possibility. The effort proceeded with guidance from Southwestern Province leadership and with a commitment to protect the integrity and strength of the neighboring Jackson (MS) Alumni Chapter.
By July 2002, ten petitioners had committed to moving forward. After additional organizing, support, and review, the Grand Board of Directors unanimously approved the chapter. Canton-Madison (MS) Alumni Chapter was chartered on Friday, December 6, 2002.
Founding Brothers
The original petitioners.
Ten brothers formed the original petitioning group for what became the chapter.
Hon. Arnel D. Bolden
Christopher B. Brown, M.D.
Dr. Ashton T. Hamme II*
William L. McElroy, AIA
Hiawatha Northington, II, Esq.
Reginald D. Rigsby, M.D.
Dr. Michael T. Robinson
George V. Russell, Jr., M.D.
Darley J. Solomon, Jr., M.D.
Michael A. Yant
* Chapter Invisible
Other Charter Members
Marcus D. Burger
Rev. Calvin Garner
Carl D. Lacy
Glenn C. Lacy
Demarco D. Morgan
Kenneth E. O’Quinn
Dr. Morris R. Stanton
Douglas A. Walker
Milestones
More than two decades of achievement.
Selected moments from the chapter's early history and chapter development.
2003
Southwestern Province Alumni Chapter of the Year
The chapter earned province recognition during its first full year of operation.
2003
Grand Chapter Reclamation Award
The chapter received the Grand Chapter Reclamation Award at the 2003 Grand Conclave in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2003
Central Mississippi Kappa League
The chapter expanded its youth-development legacy through the establishment of Central Mississippi Kappa League.
2004
Summer Membership Intake
The chapter became the first chapter in the fraternity to conduct a designated Summer Membership Intake.
2004
St. Jude affiliation
Canton-Alumni was the FIRST chapter to establish affiliation with St. Jude.
2009
73rd Southwestern Province Council Meeting
The chapter co-hosted the province council meeting with Jackson (MS) Alumni.
2013
C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference
The chapter hosted the 35th C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference.
2015
Men of Achievement Foundation
The chapter expanded its community-service structure through the establishment of the Men of Achievement Foundation.
2017
81st Southwestern Province Council Meeting
The chapter hosted the Southwestern Province Council Meeting.
2021
Province & leadership conferences
The chapter hosted the 85th Southwestern Province Council Meeting and the 43rd C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference virtually.
First Elected Officers
Leadership at the beginning.
PolemarchReginald D. Rigsby
Vice-PolemarchHiawatha Northington, II
Keeper of RecordsMichael A. Yant
Keeper of ExchequerRoy K. Smith
StrategusArnel D. Bolden
Board MemberWilliam L. McElroy
Board MemberDeMarco D. Morgan
Board MemberWalter Howard Zinn, II
Spring 2003
The first initiates.
Patrick E. Beasley
Gary B. Crosby
Timothy C. Howard
Craig S. Reid
Gary A. Wynter
EST. 2002 · CANTON-MADISON (MS) ALUMNI CHAPTER
Lines of Legacy
The Brothers Who Carried the Bond Forward
From generation to generation, each line has added another chapter to the story of Canton-Madison. These photographs preserve the brothers, the moments, and the legacy that continue to shape the chapter.
Our Initiation Lines
A chronological journey of brotherhood.
Photo in archive
Photo still needed
Spring 2003
April 3, 2003
Five Kings of the Kourt
Archive photo
coming soon
coming soon
View line details
Timothy C. Howard • Gary B. Crosby • Gary A. Wynter • Craig S. Reid • Patrick E. Beasley
Membership Intake ChairmanAshton T. Hamme, II
PolemarchReginald D. Rigsby
Spring 2004
April 1, 2004
Fab Five Dreams of Krimson and Kream
2 photos
View line details
Samuel L. Brown • Harrison Michael, II • Aaron T. Harris • Kelvin K. Fuller • Damian D. Thomas
Membership Intake ChairmanMichael A. Yant
PolemarchReginald D. Rigsby
Summer 2004
July 16, 2004
The Four Horsemen of the Apokalypse
View line details
Jessie Primer, III • Tshomba L. Mayers • Edgar L. Henry II • Sylvester G. Hamilton, II
Membership Intake ChairmanReginald D. Rigsby
PolemarchHiawatha Northington II
Spring 2005
April 1, 2005
Kaptivative Kreations
Archive photo
coming soon
coming soon
View line details
Jelani Porter • Herman Moore • Derrick Broadwater • Preston Robinson, III
Membership Intake ChairmanJ. Benjamin Barnes, III
PolemarchHiawatha Northington II
Fall 2006
November 18, 2006
Three K.A.R.A.T.S.
Konfident Arrogant RareAzz Triumphant Superiors
View line details
Renard Hill • Christopher Brown Citchens • James Liddell
Membership Intake ChairmanKelvin K. Fuller
PolemarchArnel D. Bolden
Fall 2008
November 18, 2008
Divine Nine
View line details
Trevis Banks • Kimble Funchess • Christopher Gibson • Robert T. Lock • Kenny Wayne Jones • Steve Gavin • Roderick Smith • Joseph Webster • Erik Dixon
Membership Intake ChairmanAshton T. Hamme, II
PolemarchStanley J. Sims
Summer 2009
June 20, 2009
Twin Towers of Kreativity
View line details
Alfred Emerson • Kevin May
Membership Intake ChairmanAshton T. Hamme, II
PolemarchStanley J. Sims
Fall 2009
November 7, 2009
The Sekond Koming
View line details
Justin Martin • Demarcus Longmire • Christopher Watts • Jimmy Farmer • Anone Hubbard • Jonathan Harris
Membership Intake ChairmanChristopher Brown Citchens
PolemarchStanley J. Sims
Summer 2010
June 18, 2010
Dynamic Duo
2 photos
View line details
Vern O. Gavin • Carlos E. Moore
Membership Intake ChairmanChristopher Brown Citchens
PolemarchAshton T. Hamme II
Spring 2011
March 24, 2011
Four K.O.A.
Konvicts of Achievement
2 photos
View line details
Dante R. Benford • Jeremy O. Mason • Marshal H. Jenkins • Michael Mayberry
Membership Intake ChairmanChristopher Brown Citchens
PolemarchAshton T. Hamme II
Spring 2014
March 27, 2014
Fifteen Kings of Krimson and Kreme
View line details
Wendell Griffin • Andrew Odoum • Darrell Pickett • D’Cory Owen • Nathaniel Morgan • Hon. Chokwe A. Lumumba, II • Alfred Daniel • Paul Jones • Quentin Ransburg • Tim Boyd • Colby Johnson • Michael Harris • Brodrick K. Hutchins • Kenneth L. Jones • Edward D. Wiggins, Jr.
Membership Intake ChairmanDemond L. Spann
PolemarchSylvester G. Hamilton II
Spring 2018
April 12, 2018
Eight Refined Diamonds of Krimson & Kreme
3 photos
View line details
Mark A. Williams • Curtis L. Jones • Harold P. Hart • Stephen L. Hopkins • Ryan A. Rodgers • Darryl M. Quinn • Samuel E. Dukes • William O. Lawson
Membership Intake ChairmanKenneth L. Jones
PolemarchRobert T. Lock
2020
May 30, 2020
K.O.V.I.D.
Kings of Volatile Invisible Destruction Eight
View line details
Roderick L. Levy • Timothy L. Kincaide • Darius D. Johnson • Imari R. McDonald • Thomas C. Jordan, III • Joseph M. Harrington • Devin B. Bingham • Marcus O. Williams
Membership Intake ChairmanKenneth L. Jones
PolemarchEdward D. Wiggins Jr.
Spring 2023
March 18, 2023
T.E.N. Most Wanted
Talented Extraordinary Nupes
2 photos
View line details
Justin D. Smith • Mario D. Willis • Charles L. Molden, Jr. • Norway Matory • Tarvose L. Johnson • Darryl D. Drake • Kriston D. Givens • Ephron Lee, Jr. • Brandall T. Smith • James J. Carter
Membership Intake ChairmanReginald D. Rigsby
PolemarchKenneth L. Jones
Spring 2025
April 5, 2025
D.A.M.N.
Domin8ing Admirable Manifested Nupes
2 photos
View line details
Haratio C. Keys • Mark W. Kangar, Jr. • Tracy H. Smith, III • Stephen L. Lewis • John C. Melvin • Deangelo J. Brown • Rodney T. Biggs • Richard C. Bradley, Jr.
Membership Intake ChairmanJon-Vincent S. Holden
PolemarchCory M. Murphy
Growth & Legacy
Quality, not quantity.
The chapter grew from 18 charter members to 52 members in its first two years. The chapter history document dated August 15, 2026 records a membership of 52 brothers and 95 initiates since chartering.
Across the years, the chapter has supported schools, youth programs, health initiatives, food and holiday drives, scholarships, disaster relief, and community organizations throughout central Mississippi and beyond.
Growth is our future. Quality remains our standard.