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In recognition of Black History Month, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. continues to recognize a few of its members’ “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.”

William “Bill” Garrett (Alpha 1948) was a trailblazing basketball player whose career helped integrate Big Ten athletics.

Born in northern Kentucky (1929), Garrett led Shelbyville High School to the 1947 Indiana state championship with a versatile, fast-paced playing style. He enrolled at Indiana University (IU) in 1947 and, in December 1948, became the first Black player on IU’s varsity basketball team, breaking the Big Ten’s informal “gentleman’s agreement” limiting Black participation.

Garrett led IU in scoring and rebounding from 1949–1951, earned All-American honors, and was named team MVP during the 1950–51 season. He graduated in 1951, was named All-American, and set a school scoring record. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics, but was drafted into the U.S. Army; he later played with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Garrett’s high school named the school gym in his honor. He was inducted into the IU Hall of Fame, the Indiana Historical Bureau, and IU recognized him with a historical state marker near the former IU fieldhouse, where he played basketball.

Kevin P. Scott

Grand Historian

MWAC hosted a special Room to Read Event

Friday, January 30, 2026

At the Lincoln Elementary School, Bellwood, IL
for grades kindergarten - 5th Grade

Welcome to the official online home of the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

I am humbled and honored to serve as the 28th Polemarch (President) of this award winning chapter, comprised of accomplished men committed to achievement, scholarship, and service. Since our chartering on January 11, 1976, sixty-five years after the the Fraternity's founding on the campus of Indiana University, the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter has proudly served the western suburbs of Chicago with distinction.

For 50 years, MWAC has set a standard of excellence in both service and character. While our chapter continues to grow in size and recognition, our focus remains steadfast; expanding our impact through meaningful community engagement, strategic partnerships, and forward thinking initiatives that uplift the communities we serve. Whether you are a Brother seeking a Kappa home, prospective member, a fellow member of the Devine Nine, or a potential strategic partner, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.

Stay connected with us by following MWAC Kappa Alpha Psi on Facebook and @mwacnupes on Instagram for the latest chapter news, events, and initiatives. To learn more about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. from the Grand Chapter perspective, please visit KappaAlphaPsi1911.com

A. Craig Kinard,

Polemarch

Δ Chapter 1987