HOUSTON KAPPA LEAGUE2026 MASQUERADE GALA

HOUSTON KAPPA LEAGUE

2026 MASQUERADE GALA

STEPPING INTO GREATNESS. Sunday, October 25, 2026 Grand Tuscany Hotel • Houston, Texas

Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.Education & Charities Foundation of Houston

WELCOME

Tonight, We Step Into Greatness

Welcome to the Houston Kappa League 2026 Masquerade Gala. Tonight is more than a formal celebration. It is a moment to honor young men who are learning to lead with courage, commitment, confidence and character; to recognize the families and mentors who stand behind them; and to celebrate the community that continues to invest in their future.

The masquerade reminds us that leadership begins beyond appearances. As our young men prepare for college, careers and the next level of life, we challenge them to look within, know who they are, and step forward prepared to serve.

Tonight we celebrate excellence. We honor legacy. We recognize young men who are stepping confidently into what comes next.

Travis Martin & Curtis L. Bergeron Jr. (CSM, Ret.)

Program Leader • Houston Kappa League

ORDER OF THE EVENING

Doors Open & Red Carpet	Welcome • Registration • Seating
Call to Order	Karson Brown
Grand Opening	Dr. Harris
Houston Kappa League TV	Brice Adams & Cody Ward
Opening Processional	Presentation of Seniors
Legacy & Invocation	Maxwell Horton • Bishop Sheldon Bady
Dinner	Featuring live saxophone by Norman Thomas
Leadership & Impact	President Welcome • Program Leader Address • Parent & Community Recognition
Year in Review	Celebrating the journey and impact of Houston Kappa League
Investing in Our Future	Keon Murray
Keynote Address	James Martin II
Senior Pinning & Class Recognition	Led by Dr. Harris
The Next Level	Eta Lambda & Beta Upsilon
Carnation Presentation	Eta Lambda & Beta Upsilon
Undergraduate Demonstration	Eta Lambda & Beta Upsilon
Grand Finale	Chance Coleman • Curtis Bergeron Jr. • Houston Kappa League TV
Celebration	DJ B-Love Entertainment

Formal program begins at 6:00 PM. Please be seated and silence mobile devices.

LEADERSHIP & IMPACT

THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK

Leadership is not the mask we wear. It is the character we reveal through our choices, preparation, discipline and service.

Program LeaderCURTIS BERGERON JR.Tonight's program challenges every young man to look in the mirror, believe in his own potential, and accept responsibility for the future he is building.

KEYNOTE ADDRESSJAMES MARTIN IIA special message to our young men as they prepare to step into the next chapter of leadership, education and service.

PresidentChance ColemanHouston Kappa League

CELEBRATING OUR SENIORS

CLASS OF 2027

We salute these young men as they prepare to carry forward the values of achievement, leadership and service.

DeShard Banks	Derek Beatty II
Kellan Brisbane	Jacob Carrell
Chance Coleman	Elijah Eche
Khali Ellis	Davion Golder
Garion Grandberry	Xzavier-Alexander Harrell
Ryan Inman	Myron Jacobs
Devin Jones	Landyn King
Maison King	Sedrick LaBome II
Jabari Lewis	Edwin Mackey
Keon Murry	Juvon Pollard Jr
Josiah Roberson	Chanse Tatum
Kenneth (Tre) Trahan	Kymani Tuck
Cody Ward	Sean Williams
Eljaami Williams Jr	Jamiel Wright II
Kaden Wiggins

Senior names reproduced from the current working roster. Final ceremony participation and approved spellings remain subject to event sign-off.

A MOMENT OF HONOR

SENIOR PINNING

The senior pinning is a family moment recognizing the journey, sacrifice and support behind each young man.

Parents and guardians will join their Kappa Leaguer when called. Together, families will mark this milestone before the seniors reunite for their class photograph.

THE NEXT LEVEL

Eta Lambda Chapter • University of Houston

Beta Upsilon Chapter • Texas Southern University

Carnation Presentation

Undergraduate Demonstration

From Kappa League to college and beyond, the evening honors the bridge between mentorship today and leadership tomorrow.

EMPOWERING TODAY'S YOUTH. BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS.

Houston Kappa League develops young men through mentorship, service, accountability, leadership development and exposure to opportunities that prepare them for college, careers and community leadership.

Our work starts with the man in the mirror. We look within before we lead—building discipline, ownership and growth so our young men can uplift others and transform their communities.

Presented byHouston (TX) Alumni ChapterKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.Education & Charities Foundation of Houston

Special thanks to our parents, guardians, mentors, volunteers, community partners, guests and supporters for investing in the next generation.

THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING WITH US

Stepping Into Greatness • Houston Kappa League