An Honor, Still by Avery Kenly and Jessica Rich

Through innovative programs, altruistic actions and a stead fast commitment to our pur- poses, the Atlanta Alumni Association of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma (AAA) has made an instant impact on the music community in the metropolitan Atlanta area. With our motto, “An Honor, Still,” the members of the AAA work together to exemplify the principles of integrity, leadership and commitment while providing service and support to the band programs in the Atlanta area. The

The AAA Golden Baton Scholarship Students with Brother Diron Holloway, professor and director of saxophones at Florida A&M University.

AAA members encourage the advancement of education and leadership band programs in the Atlanta area. The AAA members also encourage the advancement of education and leadership development to the students in which they serve. The AAA works diligently to foster a strong bond with the local undergraduate chapters in the Atlanta area to give the membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contact.

Boasting a membership of more than 50 Brothers and Sisters, the AAA has made an incessant effort to enrich the lives of its members through constant participation in worthwhile projects. By focusing the majority of our activities on service, our members assisted with the Metro Atlanta Precision Band Camp during the first week in July. Brothers and Sisters assisted with the camp participants, served as ushers, ticket takers and even helped direct traffic. We also had the opportunity to send two high school students to the camp by pro- viding camp scholarships.

The students have already attended the Birmingham Battle of the Bands and with the assistance of the Iota Theta Chapter at Morehouse College were On September 19, the AAA treated to a tour of “held a National Report Writing Workshop for active chapters in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Brother Phillip Rubin of the Kappa Mu Chapter at the University of Georgia and the current Southeast District VicePresident conducted this workshop along with the President of the AAA Brother Avery Kenly. In attendance were members from Kappa Kappa Psi chapters: Georgia Morehouse College and were able to see a collegiate game. The program will cul minate with a scholarship banquet to be held on April 16, 2005. “ While we believe that service must be the heart of our existence, we know that what binds us in these organizations are our love Tech- Iota, Morehouse College- Iota for the band and our opporTheta, Clark Atlanta University- Iota tunities to fellowship. The AAA has Tau, University of Georgia- Kappa Mu had numerous social activities includand the University of West Georgia- ing a Fourth of July cookout, a dinner Lambda Eta. Also in attendance was the during the Atlanta Classic weekend and Theta Nu chapter of Tau Beta Sigma our 1st annual Holiday Social. As we from Clark Atlanta University. The continue to expand the boundaries and workshops were very beneficial to all views of Alumni Associations, we in the who attended. AAA prefer to say we ARE Brothers and Sisters of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ not The paramount project of the AAA WERE Brothers and Sisters of ΚΚΨ is our scholarship program, The Golden and ΤΒΣ, for it is An Honor, Still. Baton Scholarship Initiative (GBSI). The GBSI Program is geared toward senior high school students who are preparing to participate in collegiate marching bands. There are seven outstanding students in the program who are all leaders in their respective high school bands. The GBSI students will be taken through a series of workshops preparing them for college and participation in a collegiate marching band. A series of workshops will be conducted on college preparation (SAT/ACT, applications, financial aid, housing and scholarships.) Leadership, professional development (writing and oration.) Private lessons/recital preparations and arranging/music theory. Boasting a membership of more than 50 Brothers and Sisters Brother Avery Kenly, President of the Atlanta Alumni Association, presenting a certificate of appreciation to Brother Phillip Rubin, President of the Kappa Mu Chapter of ΚΚΨ, for conducting a National Reports Workshop.