Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ZUO Chapter::AKAdemy

AKA Akademy

To provide a structured program to assist adolescent males and females to enhance their resiliency to challenges and hardships while developing leadership skills using positive mentoring, encouraging educational development, a commitment to school and promoting volunteerism via community service projects.

This program is funded by the Juvenile Welfare Board and the Youth Development Foundation. We have partnered with the men of the Eta Rho chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to work with the Pathfinders.

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GEMS PATHFINDERS

There is limited space and students will be accepted on a first come-first serve basis.

Programs

Education development:

To expand the awareness of the importance of education, exposure to higher education and traditional and non-traditional opportunities.

Personal growth:

To develop social skills, self esteem, cultural pride and an appreciation for living in a culturally diverse society.

Leadership development:

To provide meaningful, positive interaction and encourage leadership and self-development.

Community service:

Projects designed to enhance volunteerism, awareness of the local community and to promote the importance of personal involvement.

Cultural activities:

To heighten the appreciation of the arts and sports talent.

Health and wellness:

To promote the importance of personal health, wellness and self-awareness and reduce high-risk behavior.

Calendar

January 16, 2012
MLK Parade - Downtown St. Petersburg
January 16, 2012
EYL Service Project - St. Vincent DePaul Society
January 20, 2012
Movie Premiere - "Red Tails"

Keonna Welch - Gibbs High School
2011 Prom Queen