Kappa League
KAPPA LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
The Miramar Pembroke Pines Alumni Chapter's Kappa League is the award-winning mentoring program of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., focused on mentoring young men in 6th through 12th grade. We organize fundraisers, exciting community-building events, and in-depth sessions.
In 2018 alone, we earned 3 national and regional awards:
1. 1st National Kappa League Conference Leadership Award
2. Southern Province Conference 2018 Jay Crosby Award for the "Most Outstanding Guide Right Program for a Medium Chapter"
3. Southern Province Conference 2018 Bert V. Watkins Award for the "Most Outstanding Alumni Guide Right Director in a Medium Chapter"
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be 12-18 years old
- Demonstrate a desire to participate in the program and be willing to abide by Kappa League program rules
- Be able to obtain parental/guardian permission and ongoing support for participation in the program
- Agree to a one-year commitment to the program
- Complete the screening procedure (application, interview and orientation)
7 PHASES OF KAPPA LEAGUE DEVELOPMENT
- Self Identity/Purpose- Discipline, Assurance, Appearance
- Training- Study Skills, Time Management, Leadership, Organization
- Competition- Politics, Debate/Spoken Word, Sports
- Social- Religion, The Arts, Entertainment, Communication, Manners
- Health Education- Physical Fitness, Sex Education, Drugs, Health & Safety
- Economic Empowerment & Education- Stock Market, Fundamentals of Banking, Cash vs Credit
- College & Career- Academic Readiness, High School and Beyond, Career Day, College Admissions, Financial Aid Workshops, Survival Skills
HISTORY
- In 1969, under the chairmanship of Mel Davis, the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter’s Social Action Program took the form of training activity for young men of the Alain Leroy Locke High School. Called the Kappa Instructional Leadership League, it was designed to help young men grow, receive, and develop their leadership talents in every phase of human endeavor. It provided both challenging and rewarding experiences, which richly enhanced their lives. Membership was open to male students from the tenth through the twelfth grades. The fraternity sought to help these young men to achieve worthy goals for themselves and make constructive contributions to their community when leadership roles become the responsibility.
- Kappa League was founded on Thursday, February 12, 1969, by the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., at Alain LeRoy Locke High School. Kappa League was adopted by the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at the 56th Grand Chapter which was held August 12-15, 1970. The founders of the Kappa Instructional Leadership League were Mel L. Davis an Elder Watson Diggs Awardee and Edgar H. Bishop. Kappa League is a program for the educational, occupational and social guidance of male students in grades 6th-12th.
