Allow me to introduce you to… Esteemed Brother
Armani Davis
By Bro. Brandon Brown Backstory: Proposed in 2009, and the first initiation taking place at Conclave Atlanta in 2011, The Alain Leroy Locke Honors Chapter is based upon the principle of scholarship and is the highest honor which can be attained by an undergraduate member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The minimum GPA to be considered for induction is a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Members in this chapter are referred to as “Esteemed”. Bro. Davis was inducted into the Alain Leroy Locke Honors Chapter at the 2013 Conclave in Philadelphia, PA. OUR CAUSE sat down with Esteemed Bro. Davis for a brief conversation. OC: What attracted you to Sigma? AD: The Fraternity’s overall image, its genuineness and how I connected with the brothers I came in contact with. OC: What are your future plans? AD: To take the LSAT and attend law school. I want to be either a Juvenile or Family Court Attorney. Howard, American and Catholic Universities are my current choices for law school. OC: What was your initial reaction upon being selected for the Alain Leroy Locke Honors Chapter? AD: Shocked. I need to thank Bro. Demetrius Tucker for making sure that I submitted the application. He is good with stuff like that.
Celebrating 100 Years 1914-2014
OC: What have you learned being a StudentAthlete? AD: To be focused on my academics, discipline and Time Value. OC: Who is on your team? AD: Reggie Allen, a fellow teammate, who makes sure I am on point. Bill Klein, my advisor, who makes sure that I am taking the right classes and keeping on top of things. My Father, for putting the football in my hand as a baby. OC: What advice would you give your fellow undergrads? AD: Take advantage of every opportunity. Take every class seriously. Ask for help from instructors. Academics help economics. OC: Do you have a motivational quote? AD: “The mask which the actor wears is apt to become his face.” - Plato OC: What scholarships do you have? AD: Icon Student Athlete, Last Dollar Scholar and Boule Scholarships OC: What message would you like to share with the Fraternity? AD: Always make the time to give back to make it easier for those following you.
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