Grand High Priest

Most Excellent Kyle William Strickland was born in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1985, the youngest son of Kenneth Patton and Monica Sue Strickland. He holds an associate of science degree in engineering from Tidewater Community College and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Southern New Hampshire University. Companion Strickland has dedicated over 20 years to a career in environmental service and is currently employed by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Companion Strickland and his wife, Amber, also own and operate several small businesses. Brother Strickland, a fourth-generation Master Mason, was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Lake Drummond Lodge No. 178 on September 4, 2003, where he is a life member in perpetuity.

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The Keystone - October 2025

In This Edition

• Message from the Grand High Priest
• Message from the Grand King
• Message from the Grand Scribe
• Grand Provost and Committee On Education And Service Message
• Grand Almoner
• Committee, Chapter, and Council News
• Most Excellent Grand High Priest / Most Illustrious Grand Master's Short Talk
• Guest Contributor
• And more!

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Grand Chapter Information

Grand High Priest: Rt. Ex. Kyle W. Strickland
Grand Secretary: Rt. Ex. Wayne Howard Anderson
Deputy Grand Secretary: Rt. Ex. Raymond Howard McCoy, Jr.

 Address

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia
P.O. Box 2276
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702

 Email

Grand Secretary:

grandchapter@cox.net