Golden Baton Scholarship Initiative
Empowering our youth through music, scholarship, and service
The Atlanta Alumni Association of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma sponsors the Golden Baton Scholarship Initiative Program (GBSI) which is geared towards high school juniors in the Metro Atlanta area who are interested in participating in a collegiate marching band. GBSI participants are taken through a series of workshops that prepare them for college and participation in a collegiate marching band. Workshop series are conducted on college preparation (SAT/ACT, applications, financial aid, housing, scholarships), leadership, personal and professional development, musicality, and college life. Additionally, participants are taken on a college tour to assist in the college decision process. Participants work with mentors to ensure maximum success throughout the program. Each student presents an oratory piece and a musical selection at the GBSI Gala which is held at the conclusion of the program during their senior year. Upon completion of the program and acceptance into college each participant is awarded a general scholarship.
GBSI Students 2017-2019 Charles Drew High & Mundy's Mill High
GBSI Students 2012-2014
Forest Park High School
Cross Keys High School
Forest Park High School
Cross Keys High School
GBSI Students 2011-2013
B. Heater, Jonesboro High School
S. Felicien, Forest Park High School
S. Felicien, Forest Park High School
Former GBSI Student Testimonials
"The G.B.S.I. program has shown me different skills that I need to succeed in my adulthood. I truly appreciate all of the love and trust that my GBSI/AAA family has expressed to me."
Brandon Heater, Jonesboro High School
Freshman at Albany State University, Member of Albany State University Band,
Platinum Forte (Percussion Section)
"The G.B.S.I. program has shown me different skills that I need to succeed in my adulthood. I truly appreciate all of the love and trust that my GBSI/AAA family has expressed to me."
Brandon Heater, Jonesboro High School
Freshman at Albany State University, Member of Albany State University Band,
Platinum Forte (Percussion Section)
Congratulations to Brandon Heater....Albany State University Drum Major 2016...Eta Kappa...KKPsi
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"The workshops presented have really made me understand that college is serious and money is out there for people"
Reginald Leigh, Riverdale High School
Reginald Leigh, Riverdale High School
"Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really appreciate this program and all that it is helping me with as far as meeting new people, making connections, and being exposed to different environments"
Kelley Johnson, Redan High School
Member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority
Kelley Johnson, Redan High School
Member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority