CONCLAVE REVIEW LEAD KAPPA
National Leadership Training Cluster Chairman and 102nd Elder Watson Diggs Awardee Alvin L. Barrington and 42nd Byron K. Armstrong Awardee and 99th Guy L. Grant Awardee Traelon T. Rodgers share their leadership experiences the this year’s LEAD Kappa class.
participants to maximize the week ahead. Their words set an unmistak- able tone: this was not just another gathering; it was an opportunity to pursue excellence. When the brothers entered the meeting room, their anticipation grew as they were greeted by name tags carefully placed before swag bags filled with exclusive LEAD Kappa gear and sponsor items. Once settled, they immediately launched into a dynamic team challenge led by Brother Calvin Smith, Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety at Johns Hopkins University. The activity tested problem-solving, encouraged teamwork, and helped break the ice. For many, it was the first time shaking hands, sharing laughs, and putting faces to names previously known only through Zoom calls and GroupMe chats. The bonds
“ HELD DURING CONCLAVE YEARS, LEAD KAPPA SELECTS SOME OF THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST UNDERGRADUATES TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SHARPEN SKILLS AND STRATEGIES FOR LEADERSHIP ”
of teamwork and trust began forming instantly—bonds that would only strengthen as the week unfolded. Throughout the opening day vid- eographer Brady Pigott (Gamma Beta 2021) and photographer Bryce Lindsay (Alpha Nu 2024) captured each moment, ensuring the energy in the room could be shared far beyond its walls. Their work brought LEAD
Kappa to life for thousands of brothers and supporters across social media, highlighting not just participation but connection, brotherhood, and joy. LATE-NIGHT LESSONS, EARLY-MORNING COMMITMENTS That evening, even after a long day of travel, the brothers gath- ered again, this time for a late-night career coaching circle led by Terrance Bowman (Nu Xi 1993), Career Coach
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