William A. Scroggs
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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.
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Born | William Alexander Scroggs (1896-11-27)November 27, 1896 |
Died | March 14, 1984(1984-03-14) (aged 87) |
Resting place | Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater, Oklahoma |
Occupation | Insurance agent |
Known for | Founding Father and first President of the Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi fraternity |
Spouse |
Eula T. Washington (m. 1929) |
Children | Bill Scroggs Jr. Susan Scroggs |
Awards | Honorary Life Grand President of Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal |
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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]