Deciding that a submarine would be the best means of delivering his mines in warfare, he built an eight-foot-long wooden submersible that was christened the Turtle for its shape. Large enough to accommodate one operator, the submarine was entirely hand-powered. Lead ballast kept the craft balanced.
Today, the Massive Twelfth District encompasses ten (10) states, four (4) time zones, and one thousand financial members. Geographically, the 12th District covers the largest contiguous landmass of any District under the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. umbrella, occupying approximately 1.6 million square miles. In recent years, the 12th District has enjoyed a rich history. Brother Dr. L. Benjamin Livingston, Pi Rho Chapter (San Bernardino, CA), was elected as Omega Psi Phiâs 1st Vice Grand Basileus in 1979. Subsequently, in 1982, Brother Livingston was elected 32nd Grand Basileus. He is the only Grand Basileus elected from the District.
At the Greek Awards, Kappa Alpha Psi received 5 out of 5 stars for our steady work throughout the academic school year. Lastly, we as students, come to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to graduate.3 members of our chapter graduated in the spring of 2013: Derrick Dean, Emanuel Harding, and Paul Henny.t the Greek Awards, Kappa Alpha Psi received 5 out of 5 stars for our steady work throughout the academic school year. Lastly, we as students, come to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to graduate.