UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT
“ THE ROLE OF THE SOUTH- CENTRAL PROVINCE JVP HAS BEEN A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ME AS A YOUNG MAN AND LEADER. ”
(Washington (DC) AL 2014), pointed me in the direction of Kappa by bringing me along to a Kappa Conclave as a kid. He then placed me into the Washington Alumni guide right program, where I eventually grew to serve as its President for two consec- utive years. From these experiences, I developed a strong interest in pursuing Kappa when I reached the collegiate level. Journal: As you enter your senior year at the University of Memphis, what are your plans after graduation? Bolling: As I exit Memphis, my plans are to pursue a four-year Doctor of Phar- macy degree at Howard University. From there, I plan on earning a JD from Georgetown University, and then working as a patent attorney, pursuing pharmaceutical intellectual property.
Journal: Is there a motto or personal philosophy that you live by? Bolling: Achievement is not determined by the status or level one has reached, but by the challenges which they surpassed while trying to achieve. Journal: Do you have a favorite book? Bolling: A book that I’ve picked up numerous times has been The Art of War , by Sun Tzu. I appreciate the fact that the War General, Sun Tzu, wrote passages with life lessons that still apply to today’s world. Journal: We look forward to watching you continue to work for the fraternity and seeing the results of that labor. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Bolling: Thanks for the opportunity to chat! ♦
Bolling speaking at the 2024 South Central Province Council.
biggest benefits of serving well in the JVP role.
Polemarch Donald Wool- ridge one evening. Brother Woolridge explained that he spotted a spark of my talent all the way back when I was first brought into the fold, and that he had been watching my development from that point forward. It goes to show you that some- one is always watching, and you never know where your blessing can come from. I’m forever thankful to Kappa for transforming me into the man I am now. Journal: How did you become interested in Kappa Alpha Psi? Bolling: My father, Anthony Bolling
Journal: When you crossed … did you imagine yourself rising to the types of fra- ternal leadership roles that you’ve been able to hold? Bolling: No sir, I couldn’t have imagined it. When I crossed, I was a sophomore whose primary focus was the social aspect of the fraternity. As I look back, I recognize that there were numerous Brothers in leadership who saw my leadership potential and pushed me into the excel- lence that you see from me today. I remember having a phone call with Province
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