William A. Scroggs

William A. Scroggs
William A. Scroggs
Born
William Alexander Scroggs

(1896-11-27)November 27, 1896
Stillwater, Oklahoma
DiedMarch 14, 1984(1984-03-14) (aged 87)
San Diego, California
Resting placeFairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater, Oklahoma
OccupationInsurance agent
Known forFounding Father and first President of the Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi fraternity
Spouse
Eula T. Washington
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(m. 1929)​
ChildrenBill Scroggs Jr.
Susan Scroggs
AwardsHonorary Life Grand President of Kappa Kappa Psi
Distinguished Service to Music Medal
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William Alexander Scroggs (November 27, 1896 – March 14, 1984), born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, was an insurance agent and Founder of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.

He was a commerce and marketing student at Oklahoma A&M College in the class of 1922, and was a cornet player in the A&M band.[1][2]

Beyond Kappa Kappa Psi, Scroggs was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, a member of Delta Sigma Alpha agricultural fraternity (now called Collegiate 4-H), and president of the college orchestra.[2]

  1. ^ "William Alexander Scroggs". Founding Fathers. Stillwater, OK: Kappa Kappa Psi Alpha Chapter.
  2. ^ a b Hinson, Marcus W., ed. (1922). Redskin. Stillwater, Oklahoma: Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Student Association. p. 200. OCLC 3806029. DDC 378.76.Ok4r.