Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Achievement Academy

The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Philadelphia Alumni Chapter established The Achievement Academy in 1992 under the leadership of Philadelphia Alumni Polemarch Tarleton Williams and his successor (and former Executive Director of Kappa Alpha Psi) Ernest Brown.

1992

The Philadelphia Achievement Academy was founded at the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Achievement Center. The program started with about 20 students which made up of one group, Life Skills.

1993

Brother DeAndre K. Jones started the program. Bother Jones was the first student to graduate from the Achievement Academy and later become a member of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brother Jones later served as the Vice President on the board of the Achievement Academy.

2000

Because of growth in the academy, the program leaders decided to split the program into two groups, Life Skills and Youth Leadership.

2006

The Achievement Academy formed a partnership with Germantown Friends School. The program began to hold all its sessions at the school going forward.

2009

Brother Troy A. Robinson started the program. Brother Robinson was the second student to graduate from Achievement Academy and later become a member of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brother Robinson later served as the Vice President on the board of the Achievement Academy, and then Guide Right Chairman for the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter.

2010

Under the leadership and direction of Brother Keith A. Earle, the Post Collegiate Achievement Academy Program (PCAAP) was established. The PCAAP was created to build a connection and mentor our students after graduation from high school and as they matriculate through college.

2012

The Achievement Academy formed a partnership with Imhotep Charter High School. The program began to hold all its sessions at the school going forward. Because of growth in the academy, the program leaders decided to split the program into 3 groups: Life Skills, Youth Leadership and Kappa Leaguers.

2016

In efforts to service the community in which we are located, the Achievement Academy program moved back to the original meeting location, The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Achievement Center.

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