greek orgs must be busy out there in the Mount Olive area 
Men's fraternity working with Carver youth
MOUNT OLIVE -- A Goldsboro mens' fraternity has been building relationships with a group of fifth-grade boys at Carver Elementary School this school year.
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi formed "The Brothers," in the fall to provide positive role models for black students in hopes of improving discipline and academic performance.
Assistant Principal Beverly Smith said the idea was to help steer the fifth-grade boys in the right direction.
Since joining the group, Devin said his grades have improved and that his parents have rewarded him for his efforts. He said they have provided encouragement, telling him "What good things happen to me when I'm responsible.
Classmate Cianci Glaspie, 12, said he had to be sold on the mentoring idea. He said the turning point for him was when the men took the boys to a basketball game at Mount Olive College. Cianci says he hopes to one day be a basketball player himself. He said he also thinks about becoming a scientist, or a veterinarian. He said he has gained confidence in himself.
"We're not expecting miracles," she said. "It's a process and it's going to take awhile ... But it is a steady process we hope to continue next year."
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