Kaila Howell, Mu Pi

As an alumni from another chapter, I would like to first of all say, Go Beavs.

During my time at NatCon, I was able to experience the life of Kappa Kappa Psi as an alumni, and while you think it would be a lot different, it’s honestly not that different at all. We talk about our constitution, do development workshops, and buy a bunch of stuff that says “KKPsi” (because we want to). I was one of the alumni that was fortunate to be selected to play in the Centennial Alumni Band, so many of my workshop morning blocks were taken up with rehearsals with alumni brothers from around the country. We performed our concert during the Centennial Day celebration, on the same stage Boh himself conducted his bands on, which was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had in this organization.

Serving as Mu Pi’s past historian, I’m a geek for anything KKPsi history related. Being able to see our founding father’s grave sites, the national shrine, national headquarters, and all the history that surrounds you in Stillwater, it’s a-once-in-alifetime experience. To anyone that is planning on traveling, it’s definitely worth the stop to go to Stillwater. It helps you reconnect with the reasons you joined Kappa Kappa Psi, reignites your passion for the organization, and has some pretty great food surrounding campus.

After attending NatCon, I was able to connect with alumni brothers in ways I typically haven’t before (musically and KKPsi professionally), and that has given me the opportunity to serve the organization as an alumni. I am currently involved in the Western District Alumni Association as our Fundraising Chair. If any of you soon to be alumni, or current alumni, want to join, let me know and I will get you in contact with the right people!

Remember, you’re alumni longer than you are active, so do something with your time to help keep music big and good in your community, wherever you may end up.