During the Shreveport Convivium held on January 23, 2025, at The Shreveport Club, The White Province Court of Honor inducted two deserving brothers. John Michael Evans (Alpha Gamma–Louisiana State ’04) and Andrew Phillip Carr (Epsilon Iota–Texas State ’00) were invested with the provincial cross of honor in recognition of their outstanding service to the Order and accomplishments which have brought honor to Kappa Alpha Order.
John Michael Evans
Dr. Evans was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, at Schumpert Hospital – the same place where he works today.
He initially planned on being a petroleum engineer like his father. However, a high school football injury redirected his life’s calling. Instead, Evans became interested in medicine after recovering from an operation to repair his fractured ankle.
He attended college in Baton Rouge and was fortunate enough to be admitted into medical school, where his interests fluctuated between orthopedics, medical oncology and surgery.
Exceptional surgeons mentored him, and his desire to pursue a career in surgery was no longer in doubt. He completed five years of general surgery training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Midway through this training, Dr. Evans fell in love with cardiothoracic surgery. He continued his cardiothoracic training at Vanderbilt before moving back to Shreveport.
Andrew Phillip Carr
Andrew previously served the Order as an education & leadership consultant and associate director for chapter development. Andrew rejoined the Kappa Alpha Order staff after working for several years in the online education industry in Austin, Texas.
He has attended numerous KA national and regional educational events, helping to lead and facilitate them as well. He has attended the NIC Foundations Seminar, the AFP International Conference on Fundraising, FRMT‘s Risk Management College and the FEA Field Staff Conference.
Andrew is from Hereford, Texas. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Texas State University (2003) and his Master’s degree in Communication Systems Management at Angelo State University (2006).
Andrew enjoys playing golf, tennis, snowboarding, reading, travel, and watching professional and college sports.
