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Guide Right-Kappa League
Soon after the St. Louis Alumni Chapter's beginning in 1921, Leon W. Steward and J. Jerome Peters were assigned to research possible programs that would assist in developing the youth of the Black community and to devise a "meaningful and practical approach" to the problem of Black youth underachievement. Ultimately, Brother Steward, a Y.M.C.A. Secretary, proposed a program of guidance to be designated as Guide Right, with the purpose of assisting high school seniors to choose and pursue useful careers. The focus of Guide Right, from its inception, was to provide scholarships to needy and talented students, and to inform young people of the professions and other career options. Kappa League began in the late 1960s 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 basic concepts of Guide Right may be summarized as follows:
To help youth, especially those of high school age, in the selection of courses leading to vocations compatible with their aptitudes, interests, and personalities.
To assist our students with their coursework, with initial employment, and mentoring their progress in their chosen field. To assist parents in advising their children by giving them opportunities to talk over their problems with those who are successful in their chosen vocations.
To afford youth a respite from the drudgery of the streets through sponsored entertainment and cultural enrichment.
To inform youth of the values of higher education, of assistance available for continued educational pursuits such as: scholarships, loans, professional counseling, fellowships; and of various occupational and professional opportunities.
Kappa Alpha Psi's commitment to young people is well established, and our Guide Right efforts, both individual and collective, continue to serve as a mechanism to "inspire service in the public interest".
Taken from "Guide Right - A Historical Perspective"
November 15 was the first of what will become the annual Mel Davis Leadership Retreat. It was held at Riverside Family Center and was designed to teach the importance of good organizational and leadership skills, in addition to defining their roles as Kappa League members.
The very foundation of Guide Right can be traces to the St. Louis Alumni Chapter (1922) and to Leon W. Steward, who is rightfully dubbed the Father of the Guide Right Movement.
Kappa League began in the late 1960s 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.
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PURPOSE OF KAPPA LEAGUE
The purpose of Kappa Leadership League is to improve the self-image of todays youth and thus raise their aspirational level. Through club oriented responsibilities of tomorrow while yet enjoying youth today. Realizing the hastening maturing of todays youth, academic educational advancement for leadership training, but will take advantage of this program to start the practical leadership process. |
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