Kappa League
 

First of all, let me say that I LOVE Kappa League and everything that it stands for. I participate in my chapter's KL events and help prepare the boys for life.

SOOOOOOO.....

I was at a youth step show and witnessed kids doing grown folks activities. Our KL ranges from 11-17 years old. They are pretty mild mannered (most of the time) and show out when necessary. An undergrad bruh from Kansas, who lives in St. Pete and is very active with my chapter, assist the KL step team. He assist that they do not do certain moves and steps. This prevents them from getting that "I'mma be a Nupe" attitude. So another KL step team was in the show also. Let me say this first, they were great. It looked like an Nupe step team. Kane work on point, stroll tight. The kane work isn't my problem but the stroll concerns me. They strolled to "Candy" by Cameo. I got a problem with that. I stroll to that. They aren't Kappas. I loved their show and the represented well but I feel whoever trained them should be more respectful for what we have, those little things that made the bond sweeter. When I krossed, I couldn't wait to stroll to "Candy" and the KL can do it whenever? I don't like it. I just focusing on one aspect of the show but its my view.

Just My 2 cent

I am the coordinator for my chapter's KL (I only take Juniors and Seniors btw), and I REFUSE to even let them use kanes. In my opinion, that is a no-no! I always tell them, that KL does not mean you get a free entrance to this organization. I think we, as members, have to know where to draw the line for these kids.

My $19.11 worth...:D

I agree. I personally really don't think KL should be used for anything but what it was orginally designed for. Stepping and spinning Kanes? C'mon now.:rolleyes:

Those young men will then want to join just to do that, and not what the fraternity was designed for. I agree with you, Phi.

I will allow them to stroll for entertainment purposes at their parties...it gives those kids who are not members something to aspire to do in the future. I have kids in the 9th grade who say, "when I become a Junior, can I fill out an application?" So I tell them to make sure they have good grades and no discipline issues, and when the time comes, they can interview.

But I also tell my boys that Kappa League is a leadership program. They are there to be leaders and do community service. Once you graduate, that is it. It is beneficial in the fact that when we take college visits, when they meet the Bruhs, they already know faces on those campuses should they decide to attend.

But all the excess stuff that Bruhs do are off limits....:cool:

I'm not fortunate enough to have a KLL at my school, but I've read up on it and seen what it's about, I think it's a good way to teach young men how to lead others, and strive for excellence, I'm in band and its taught me to do some of that but some of the Kappa Leagues I've heard about do much more to teach young mean how to lead. I read that they do a lot of community service painting buildings, helping clean up, stuff like that, and I think that's great. I'm a senior at my high school and school is about to out in about 2 months but I wish that there was a KLL at my school, I would've definitely applied.

I'm obviously not a Kappa or anything like that but I can understand that you wouldn't want them using Kanes and stuff like that, but if you look at the overall achievement of the KLL then I would say a little stroll now and then just for a party or something like that would be ok. But of course no throwing up the Diamond or anything like that would be accepted.

Futhermore, I understand that the KLL in no way means thats you have a better chance of becoming a member of such an established Frat, however, being a member of KLL will surely familiarize you with some of the things other pledges may not know. But for people like me, who didnt have a KLL, I'm even more motivated to learn all I can about your Frat and someday be able to call myself a brother.

Thanks PB, I know it wont be easy but I'm ready to put in the time and the effort