Order of the Purple Cross

The Order of the Purple Cross of York, the highest honor of the College, is conferred upon those members of the College who have distinguished themselves by their service to humanity or to the Rite, The recipients are designated Associate Regents of the Sovereign College, and from their ranks are chosen the Regents or active members of that body.

Award Recipients

On August 1st thru August 3rd, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky:

  1. Frank Eugene Capler from Marvin L. Isley College No. 129
  2. Eric D. Cress from Corydon College No. 207
  3. James Leslie Davis from Indiana College No. 55
  4. James Halden Fairchild from Marvin L. Isley College No. 129
  5. Howard Allen Farrand from Banks of the Wabash College No. 72
  6. Donald Lynn Parvin from Sagamore Valley No. 133
  7. Joseph Henry Villarreal from North West Indiana College No. 73
  8. Thomas David West, Jr. from Evansville College No. 12