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Youth to Summer Kamp at Quinn College

Students from mentoring program to to Kamp

The Guide Right Program of the Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni (ASA) Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. provides mentoring for predominately Black male middle and high school students. 

We proudly announce that we are sending two student enrollees in our 2013 Guide Right Class for an all expenses paid two week summer camp experience at Paul Quinn College, Dallas Texas. The Kappa Kamp will take place June 9th-21st with over 80 students from across the nation from other Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity chapters in attendance.

Of the 56 youngsters enrolled in the local ASA program this school year, these young men distinguished themselves in the academic achievements, character growth, and public service.

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Paul Quinn College is a private, faith-based, four-year liberal arts college, founded by and affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and is one of the nation’s 110 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Attending Kappa Kamp this year are:

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Tristen Arnold, Miller Grove High School Age: 15

 Ishmael Hutson- Marietta High School, Age 15

Quinn provides a quality, faith-based education that addresses the academic, social, and Christian development of students and prepares them to be servant leaders and agents of change in their communities. Academic excellence lies at the heart of the College’s mission, along with the values of integrity, responsibility, accountability, fiduciary responsibility, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

The Guide Right  program introduces youth to opportunities for growth by focusing the considerable energy, imagination, training, education, and life experiences of volunteer members of the fraternity into the design of mentoring and intervention activities.  Access to service learning opportunities that strengthen leadership skills, build self-esteem, and encourage academic achievement is vital to the development of minority male students.

For more information about this community organization, visit our web site. www.asakappas.org

 

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