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Local students learn valuable lession
Published May 18, 2005
Students from the Alabama A and M University recently paid a visit to Scottsboro thanks to Coordinator Tiajuana Cotton. Members of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity visited and performed Step Shows for students at the Scottsboro Christian Academy and the local Boys and Girls Club.
The students enjoyed the Step Show, but they also learned some valuable advice. Advisor, Kevin Walker, told students a little about his childhood experience and involvement with the Boys and Girls Club. Walker said that he had tried becoming a part of other groups and organizations. However, he found that the Boys and Girls Club organization really cared about him and helped him succeed in life. According to Walker the Boys and Girls Club aided him throughout high school and even his first year in college by teaching him valuable skills.
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity President Cletis Gibbs also spoke to area youths about their future educational plans. Through organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and the help of his fraternity, Gibbs hopes to ease the transitional phase from high school students to first year college students. According to Gibbs such a time period can prove to be difficult, but students really can accomplish everything that they wish. For example, a youth can be a college student, an athlete and have a social life during the college years according to Gibbs. Gibbs stated that the Alabama A and M University in Huntsville provides tutoring programs and help with the transitional phase. Gibbs and fellow fraternity members hope to continue summer programs at area churches, schools and organizations such as the local Boys and Girls Club.
Even though the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is known for their step shows, they attempt to live up to their motto to serve others.
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