Gianny Munoz started with the Alpha GENTS program as a sophomore in high school and has taken full advantage of the program’s resources provided to develop his leadership skills. The program’s future-orientated ideals assisted Gianny in achieving his goals. Gianny will be pursuing a career with the Plumbers Union Local 1 to become a highly trained craftsman in fabricating, installing, and servicing piping systems. He plans on starting his own company servicing job sites involving single-family homes, garden, and high-rise apartment buildings, large and small office buildings, power plants, chemical installations, factories, public buildings, and health care facilities.

Kaleb Griffin attended Xavier High School and started the Alpha GENTS program his sophomore year. Kaleb came to this program with leadership skills from being a patrol leader in his Boy Scout troop and other similar activities. He wanted to improve those skills and be a man that people can follow. Over the course of his time in the Alpha Phi Alpha GENTS program, he participated in and led many thoughtful meetings and discussions. He participated in the summer 2020 Leadership Development Institute and was selected to lead an interview with former NBA basketball player, Matt Barnes. Kaleb will be attending Wells College for his first year and upon successful completion of his first year, will be admitted into Syracuse University.  Currently, Kaleb is working on his Eagle Scout project to make first aid kits for the homeless and looking forward to lifeguarding this summer.  Kaleb believes that change starts with him and is taking the first steps to do just that. 

Maximillian White started with the Alpha GENTS program as a senior in Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School and took full advantage of the advice and resources given to him in this program. Throughout his academic career, Maximillian struggled with being 2 years younger than everyone in his class, but still achieved grades that reflected his intelligence. His perseverance through this struggle is still ongoing as he is graduating high school at the age of 16. Maximillian will be attending Borough of Manhattan Community College and receiving his bachelor’s degree from Hunter College over the next four years. Maximillian seeks to learn about computer science and use his knowledge to make great technological advancements in the world.