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National Pan-Hellenic Council (NAACP)

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Viral videos of fraternity and sorority members partying and getting drunk off of beer might be the first images of Greek Life that pop into your mind, but that’s only a stereotype. There are nine historically black Greek letter organizations across the country that present an entirely different image of Greek life. Focusing on their multiple involvement on campus, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) members are proactive in the community and on USCA’s campus. Kendall Frazier is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated and president of NAACP at USC Aiken. Frazier is from Allendale, South Carolina. At USCA Frazier is working towards a degree in business; his career goal is to be lead accountant at a “big time” law firm. He is currently …show more content…

It was this position that presented Frazier with a lesson to help him with his current position as president of NAACP. “Authority can be delegated, but not responsibility,” this is the lesson Frazier explains has helped him with his current position. Frazier has learned this valuable lesson after chairing many events and presiding over meetings. Advisors would hand out harsh lessons in being a better facilitator by giving constructive criticism. Frazier has recognized that his leadership skills have changed. Frazier notes he has become more mature over the years. He states that he has “learned to be organized constructively, and to execute with a greater range of knowledge, perception, and foresight in everything he did.” Frazier describes his role in both organizations as being committed to the community service efforts in hopes the Light of Kappa is shined. Frazier is not involved in any another student organizations here at USCA, but is seen as a student leader. His efforts with the NAACP consumes most of his time, which Frazier enjoys focusing on the task at …show more content…

Fowler explains his experiences with Frazier as memorable and fun stating “he (Frazier) is not a confrontational person, but an easygoing dude, always wanting to help people.” Fowler’s also mentions his best memories with Frazier are when Frazier took him under his wing and mentored him when he was a freshman. Kenneth James, Frazier’s fraternity brother, describes him as “a funny dude with a lot of ideas.” James laughed when I asked about his experiences with Frazier, stating “they are the most interesting, funny, memories I possess.” A great student leader, president of the NAACP, and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Kendall Frazier is a hard worker who is focused on his goals. He is seen as a fun, determined, ambitious individual, who knows what he wants in life. He has plans set to how to go about getting what he wants. Frazier leaves interesting, funny, lasting memories with his fraternity brothers, and good lasting experiences with others. Frazier believes his organization is committed to the community, in service efforts in Aiken, with the hopes the Light of Kappa will shine and the men of Kappa Alpha Psi will uplift the Aiken

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